HCA Membership
Thank
you for your interest in joining the Havanese Club of America (HCA). We
would like to encourage you to take time to read the Constitution,
By-Laws and Code
of Ethics, which are available on this website. They explain the purpose
of the HCA and outline eligibility requirements to apply for membership.
We have summarized the eligibility requirements below:
You must be in good standing with The American Kennel Club and subscribe
to the purposes of this Club:
- to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Havanese and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection
- to encourage the organization of independent local Havanese Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of The American Kennel Club
- to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Havanese shall be judged
- to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and tracking rests
- to conduct sanctioned marches, specialty shows, obedience trials, and tracking tests under the rules of The American Kennel Club
You must own or co-own at least one registered Havanese
You must agree to abide by the HCA Constitution
and By-Laws
& Code of Ethics
You must be endorsed by two HCA members in good standing who have been
members for at least two years. These two endorsements may not come from
the same household membership.
The HCA encourages all Havanese owners and fanciers to become involved with club activities, whether on local or national level. For many new owners, the best opportunity to learn more about the breed, to network with fellow Havanese owners and to participate in activities comes through affiliation with a local club. For more information about our local clubs, we invite you to visit the local club section of our website.
Most volunteer activities are not limited to HCA membership and you may learn more about HCA committees and their chairs on the committee section of this website. You can also support the HCA by participating in National and Local Specialty Shows and events. All educational functions are open to both HCA members and non-members as well.
Prior to becoming a member, you may wish to subscribe to the Havanese Hotline, the quarterly newsletter published by the HCA. To subscribe, print out this form and follow the directions provided with the form.
If you would like to pursue HCA membership, click here.
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