Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Havanese the right breed for you?
Just say no!
Sept 1, 2023 The Havanese Standard is rich with words descriptive of the breed’s [...]
Best In Show – The Movie – Deja Vu
December 1, 2023 It’s been 23 years since the mockumentary BEST IN SHOW first [...]
‘Til Death Us Do Part?
March 1, 2022 Probably, if you are taking the time to read this column [...]
So You Want To Show Your Havanese?
September, 2020 A few months back, I received a request (yes, I take requests) [...]
Hard problems – Easy answers
March 1, 2024 After nearly 54 years of showing and breeding dogs, I realize [...]
It’s the Hardest Thing…
The other day, someone (I didn’t know) asked me “What is the hardest thing [...]
Never, Ever Have I Had…
OMG! Never, ever, in all my years with dogs, have I had to secure [...]
Scrub A Dub Dub…
Standing around waiting to go in the breed ring last weekend, several of us [...]
Want to Go for a Ride?…
I met someone at an agility trial, who had a stressed-out dog, drooling, panting, [...]
It’s is so exciting to be the first!
Meet PANAMA, CH Mt. Breeze Gemstone Son of a Beach, owned and bred by [...]
Puppy Buyers Education
NOTE: The interest in obtaining a Havanese from a breeder that does all the [...]
Questions to Ask Breeders
Below are ten questions buyers should ask of any prospective breeder. A puppy’s heredity [...]
Contracts: Purchasing Your Havanese
CONTRACTS Before signing a contract makes sure that you are willing to fulfill all [...]
Your New Pup – Get Ready!
You’ve selected a breeder, signed a contract and made a deposit on a puppy, [...]
When Picking up Your Pup
The Day has Finally Come to Pick Up Your New Havanese Family Member! What [...]
Caring For Your New Havanese Puppy
The Havanese Club of America has provided new owners with a lot information regarding [...]
Breed Standard
General Appearance The Havanese is a small, sturdy dog of immense charm. The native [...]
Havanese History
Havanese are believed to be one of the breeds of dogs descended from the [...]
The Top-Winning Havanese Show Dog Of ALL TIME!
DOB: July 23, 2016 MBIS MBISS GCHP2 Oeste's in the Name of Love, ROM, [...]
Dorothy Goodale
Dorothy Goodale — Outstanding Contribution to Havanese and the HCA Dec. 6, 1923 — [...]
First Milestones
The firsts in life are always exciting, and that’s true for the HCA too. [...]
Joan Ambrose
It would be difficult to find an individual more loyal, more dedicated, and more [...]
Reading is Not Always Understanding
It always surprises me when it becomes apparent that breeders and exhibitors aren’t frequently [...]
Common Issues in Small Breed Dogs
Introduction: At this point in their evolution Havanese appear to be a very healthy [...]
Health Resources & References
The Merck Veterinary Manual http://www.merckvetmanual.com A Glossary of Veterinary Terms http://www.bmd.org/health/glossary.html A Guide to [...]
Agility
The Havanese Club of America (HCA), like other breed clubs, is experiencing the same [...]
Conformation
Exhibiting in Conformation For each breed the AKC registers, there is a breed standard [...]
Obedience & Rally
Obedience Obedience training may just be the best gift you can give yourself, your [...]
Canine Good Citizen
All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, it [...]
FastCAT
The purpose of the AKC Fast CAT® event is to provide all dogs and [...]
Flyball
It's Fast, It's Fun, It's Flyball! The adrenaline is pumping, the dogs are barking, [...]
Freestyle
Dancing with Your Dog Dancing with your dog, otherwise known as Canine Freestyle is [...]
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, [...]
Trick Dog
This is an activity that is completely designed around having fun with your dog. [...]
Before You Breed
Introduction - Should I breed my dog? This is a question that is asked [...]
Responsible Havanese Breeding
Welcome to HCA’s Breeders’ Education Committee Pages Dear Visitor: It is our hope that [...]
Prepare for Breeding
Estrus and Timing: Making Arrangements for Physical Breeding Plans for breeding begin prior to [...]
The Breeding, Delivery & After Care
The Havanese Club of America has provided breeders with a lot information regarding the [...]
Top Paw Health Awards Policy
The members of the Havanese Club of America (HCA) serve as the guardians of [...]
Top Paw Awards Application
Deadline: February 28, 2025 for Submission (for dogs passing testing in 2024) To submit [...]
Introduction to Pets & Children
You may need to prepare a head of time for your new pup’s arrival [...]
HCA Leads The Way
EDIT THIS The Havanese is a healthy breed overall with relatively few serious health [...]