| The Havanese puppy is a loveable dog that unknown | | | | and attention but they will give their admiration in return. |
| to many is a member of the Bichon breed family. | | | | Their attentiveness paired with their beautiful coat and |
| What does Bichon mean? "Bichon" is a French word | | | | features made the Havanese a well sought after |
| that means "fleecy dog". The Bichon breed is often | | | | breed. |
| related to the Barbet. The Barbet is the French name | | | | Although the aristocratic society of Cuba embraced |
| for a poodle like water spaniel that is thought to be an | | | | the Havanese breed.by the turn of the century into the |
| ancient ancestor of the current day Bichon breed | | | | 1900's brought a change in the interests of the social |
| varieties. | | | | elite. The upper crust of society no longer favored the |
| Of course there are several different types of Bichon | | | | Havanese breed! |
| dogs that include: the Maltese, Bichon Frise, Bichon | | | | Why did this happen? Especially after 200 years how |
| Bolognese, Lowchen, Coton de Tulear, and the | | | | could such a high demand for the Havanese breed |
| Havanese. These Bichon breed varieties have various | | | | diminish? We part of the reason is due to the influence |
| geographic origins. | | | | of North America. Prior to 1900, Cuba was dominated |
| Most of these breeds were around in ancient Greece. | | | | by European, and in particular Spanish, influences. The |
| When the Spanish Empire swept across the world in | | | | Cubans as a result conducted the majority of their |
| the 1500's, so did the Bichon breeds as well. The | | | | business with Spain. Therefore this European influence |
| Bichon breeds were known to be perfect companions | | | | created the prevalence of the European Bichon Frise |
| for long voyages on maritime ships. | | | | lapdogs. |
| Originally the Bichon breeds were developed in the | | | | Around 1900 North America then began to conduct |
| Canary Islands, France, and as well as Cuba. Now of | | | | more business with Cuba. As a result of this new |
| these breeds can you guess which Bichon breed | | | | business partnership it also introduced different types |
| came from Cuba? That's right, it was the Havanese! | | | | of dog breeds to the wealthy Cubans. The wealthy |
| Like so many dog breeds the Havanese breed was | | | | Cubans soon wanted to be on par with North |
| named after the world famous seaport in Havana, | | | | Americans regarding the latest trends and this included |
| Cuba. It's not surprising then that the Havanese is the | | | | the current "it" dog breeds. |
| national dog of Cuba. In Cuba, the Havanese dogs | | | | So this desire to keep up with the North American |
| descended from a dog breed called "Blanquito de la | | | | "Jones'" lead to the Havanese breed to be overlooked |
| Habana"!. | | | | in the wealthy Cuban households as they searched for |
| So what is the best way to describe the Havanese? | | | | a new breed to adore. This transition left the |
| The Havanese breed is a small, white fluffy dog that | | | | Havanese to become a house pet in common |
| has a well defined face. The Havanese breed is very | | | | households. In effect, the Havanese garnered a wider |
| affectionate, loyal and a special companion that just | | | | audience of admirers and owners. |
| loves to sit on your lap. They not only want your love | | | | |