If you are looking for information about Havanese, you've come to the right place! We are the Havanese Club of America (HCA) - the national AKC Parent Club for the Havanese breed. Here on our website, you will find information about our club as well as information about the Havanese breed itself.
Club Profile
In 1979, a small group of dedicated Havanese fanciers assembled for the purpose of forming a national breed club for the Havanese, the Havanese Club of America. One of the goals was to seek AKC recognition for our breed. At that time, there were nine members and the Havanese was considered a "rare" breed. Today the HCA has about 400 members and the Havanese is a member of the Toy Group with full recognition by AKC.
Objectives of the 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 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 agility events;
- To conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and
agility trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
HCA Horizons
Highlights for Havanese Fanciers
HCA Brochure B&W
HCA Brochure - Color