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