The firsts in life are always exciting, and that’s true for the HCA too. Conquering, overcoming, and accomplishing our first times are important, a measure of hard work and dedication. Achieving a first is fun, the joy one feels when one does something meaningful – if only to that one. Firsts are worthy of a moment; to be recognized, celebrated, and remembered.
Indulge us as we look back, and anticipate the yet-to-be…
| Date | Event | Dog | Breeder | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989, Sept. 30 | First Annual Awards Banquet Janesville, Wisconsin | |||
| First Best In Show Winner | Havana's Little Lulu of Ti-Ara | Dorothy Goodale | Arlene Gaglione | |
| First Companion Dog | BISS CH Cliff Creek Vanna Starkette, CD | Delores Dixon | Jan Stark | |
| First Kennel of Merit | Destiny Kennel | Liz Vargo | ||
| First Female ROM | Havana's Summer Blossoms | Dorothy Goodale | Dorothy Goodale | |
| ROM | Mendoza's Mona Lisa | Sadie Stromberg | Dorothy Goodale Transferred to Liz Vargo |
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| 1999 | First Havanese shown in corded coat | ‘Max’ CH Smallhaven’s Perfect Impresion | Alice & Steve Lawrence | |
| 2010 | First Havanese to win Best of Breed at Westminster twice | ‘SweePea’ CH Fuzzy Farm Devil Made Me Do It | Alice & Steve Lawrence | |
| 2010 | First Havanese Grand Champion | GCH CH Wyhaven’s Walking In Memphis | Cathy Wiley | E Ann Ingram, Cathy Wiley and Martha Hayes |
