| Dogs are part of the family and should always be | | | | New World. The silky coated companion won the |
| taken with you when you move - even it's the 1500's | | | | hearts and laps of Europeanaristocracy. When the |
| and themove is from "civilized" Europe to the wilds of | | | | first dog shows started in the 18th century, the |
| the New World. But dogs braved the harsh sea | | | | Havanese were among the breeds shown. |
| voyages along withtheir families and settled down to | | | | However, when the Cuban Revolution occurred in the |
| start a New World with them. In Cuba, which | | | | 1970's, anyone owning a toy dog was targeted for |
| Columbus claimed for Spain in | | | | death. |
| 1492, a distinct spunky toy breed developed known | | | | The Havanses had to flee Cuba with their families. |
| today as the Havanese, named after Cuba's capital | | | | Not content on conquering the hearts and homes of |
| city | | | | one nation, the Havanese is now conquering North |
| Havana. | | | | America. Although only introduced in the 1970's after |
| Because of the prosperity of the Cuban colonies, | | | | the Revolution, the Havanese is making a name for |
| Havanese were shipped back and forth over the | | | | himselfin and out of the show ring. |
| Atlantic to Spainalong with the other riches of the | | | | |