| The popularity of the Havanese breed increased in | | | | Unfortunately such a quick rise in success and |
| Cuba throughout the 1900's. The Havanese breed | | | | popularity of a breed can also lead to unscrupulous |
| really is the perfect house dog that is very | | | | breeding practices. As a means to try and prevent |
| affectionate, good natured, and has a beautiful silky | | | | and combat this issue, the Cuban Club of the Bichon |
| coat. Their coat is so silky that these puppies are | | | | Havanese was founded in 1991. This organization |
| referred to as "Havana Silk". | | | | created breeding guidelines to help keep the integrity |
| One thing to note is, that the wealthy Cuban society | | | | and health of the Havanese breed in tact. |
| loved the Havanese not only for their Wonderful | | | | The Havanese came to America in the early 1900's. |
| features and affectionate nature, but also for their high | | | | However, the breed didn't catch on until the 1970's. This |
| intellectual capacity. The Havanese Puppy is highly | | | | rise in American popularity can be attributed to the |
| intelligent and is very skilled at performing tricks and | | | | influx of Cubans in the 1960's. The immigrated Cubans |
| following commands. | | | | brought over their love and support of this breed to |
| Just as the Bichon breed of dogs have been circus | | | | the United States. |
| performers for hundreds of years. The Havanese | | | | The Havanese Club of America was then founded in |
| was certainly no exception and often danced around | | | | 1979. You can check out more information regarding |
| and performed tricks for their wealthy owners that | | | | the Havanese Club of America by going to their |
| were entertaining and delighted guests. | | | | website. |
| The Havanese breed is instinctively great at | | | | The Havanese has been around for hundreds of |
| performing which led this breed to become a top | | | | years, but was officially recognized relatively recently. |
| show dog. Cubans have focused on the show dog | | | | For example, the Havanese breed was recognized by |
| capabilities of the Havanese breed causing a surge in | | | | the United Kennel Club in 1991. While The American |
| the breed's popularity. This popularity skyrocketed in | | | | Kennel Club recognized the Havanese breed in the |
| the late 1990's and continues to increase. | | | | "Toy" category in 1996. |