The Havanese is not only the new perfect American family pet, but it has been exactly
that dating back to the 1700's in its native country of Cuba.
In 1959 the political revolution in Cuba displaced the wealthy families to exile and the
devoted family pet was left behind in the care of their trusted staff. After all, most families
truly believed that the political situation would quickly resolve itself and they would be
able to return to their country and beloved pets. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The breed although not preserved with official record books and planned out breedings by
educated breeders did manage to survive with simple common sense of those that loved
and cared for them, who logically continued to seek "like" dogs when allowing the
breedings of their treasured darlings. In 1991 the " Club Cubano del Bichon Habanero"
(The Cuban Bichon Havanese Club) was formed. This group of educated men and
women, dog fanciers took their work very seriously and endeavored in seeking out quality
specimens representatives of the breed and thus with careful selection, evaluation and
careful scrutiny of the clubs geneticist they were able to re-build the stud books of their
breed ensuring not only their survival but they thrived and have produced some of the
most beautiful Havanese that you can find.
The Club in Cuba is governed by the FCI ( Federation Cynologique Internationale) and
issues pedigrees just like other legitimate registries. Some of these beautiful dogs have
been exported to Canada, Netherlands, Spain, and Mexico, just to name a few. The
100% Cuban exports have reached far and wide earning many championships not only in
their native country of Cuba which holds two canine shows per years with judges from all
over the world in attendance but these 100% Cubans have received ribbons worldwide
and produced champion progeny.
That is good news for us in the U.S. that can trace back all of our Havanese to 11 original
dogs. These Cuban imports and their offspring may hold the promise of new blood that
may play an instrumental role in the elimination or limitation of many of the genetic
illnesses we are encountering in our breed; To date the Club in Cuba reports they have
not seen ANY cases of juvenile cataracts and their dogs are living long healthy lives.
that dating back to the 1700's in its native country of Cuba.
In 1959 the political revolution in Cuba displaced the wealthy families to exile and the
devoted family pet was left behind in the care of their trusted staff. After all, most families
truly believed that the political situation would quickly resolve itself and they would be
able to return to their country and beloved pets. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The breed although not preserved with official record books and planned out breedings by
educated breeders did manage to survive with simple common sense of those that loved
and cared for them, who logically continued to seek "like" dogs when allowing the
breedings of their treasured darlings. In 1991 the " Club Cubano del Bichon Habanero"
(The Cuban Bichon Havanese Club) was formed. This group of educated men and
women, dog fanciers took their work very seriously and endeavored in seeking out quality
specimens representatives of the breed and thus with careful selection, evaluation and
careful scrutiny of the clubs geneticist they were able to re-build the stud books of their
breed ensuring not only their survival but they thrived and have produced some of the
most beautiful Havanese that you can find.
The Club in Cuba is governed by the FCI ( Federation Cynologique Internationale) and
issues pedigrees just like other legitimate registries. Some of these beautiful dogs have
been exported to Canada, Netherlands, Spain, and Mexico, just to name a few. The
100% Cuban exports have reached far and wide earning many championships not only in
their native country of Cuba which holds two canine shows per years with judges from all
over the world in attendance but these 100% Cubans have received ribbons worldwide
and produced champion progeny.
That is good news for us in the U.S. that can trace back all of our Havanese to 11 original
dogs. These Cuban imports and their offspring may hold the promise of new blood that
may play an instrumental role in the elimination or limitation of many of the genetic
illnesses we are encountering in our breed; To date the Club in Cuba reports they have
not seen ANY cases of juvenile cataracts and their dogs are living long healthy lives.
Havanese in Cuba.........
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