Meet Officers and Committee members Meet the Officers & Committee Sheila Walker President Catherine Muscroft Treasurer & Vice Chair 07515 762698 Stephanie Smith Rehoming Coordinator 0 7399 517268 mrsstephsmith77@gmail.com Lesa Miles Committee 07850 335700 adorelegb@gmail.com Sheila Lane Committee starleisha@icloud.com Diane Mottram Chair Dorothy Bunting Membership Secretary 07950 027328 HCGBmembership@gmail.com Kimberley Smith Pet Ambassador misskims2023@gmail.com Prof Lee Miles Committee adorelegb@gmail.com Gaynor Morris Secretary 07769 454367 Dr Andrea Akkad Breed Health 07525 069870 Olivia Carty-Parge Newsletter Editor cartyolivia@gmail.com Bob Bunting Committee festus.burke@gmail.com

Havanese Club of GB Rescue and rehoming service HCGB Rehoming support Cormorant Garamond is a classic font with a modern twist. It's easy to read on screens of every shape and size, and perfect for long blocks of text. Life doesn't always go to plan. Circumstances change, health can be unpredictable, and sometimes, with great sadness, a much-loved Havanese may need to find a new home. If you find yourself in this situation, please know that the Havanese Club of Great Britain is here to help -- without judgement, and with the best interests of your dog at heart. Our Rehoming Coordinator works quietly and carefully to match dogs in need of a new home with the right family. This is very much a personal, hands-on service, and we are proud to offer it as part of our commitment to the breed. Cormorant Garamond is a classic font with a modern twist. It's easy to read on screens of every shape and size, and perfect for long blocks of text. If You Need to Rehome Your Havanese Whatever the reason -- a change in personal circumstances, ill health, bereavement, or the challenges that can come with advancing years -- we understand that making the decision to rehome a beloved companion is never easy. Our only concern is finding the very best outcome for your dog. When you get in touch with our Rehoming Coordinator, they will have an informal chat with you about your dog -- their personality, their history, their needs, and what kind of home would suit them best. The more we know, the better we can match them. We ask that owners consider making a contribution towards any veterinary costs that may be necessary before or during rehoming -- for example, dental work, neutering, or treatment for existing health conditions. We appreciate that this may not always be possible, and we will always discuss this sensitively and individually. The Club supports the rehoming service from its own funds, which are raised through membership fees, show income, and the generosity of our members and donations from the Havanese community. Please note: we are a rehoming support service, not a rescue organisation. We do not hold a rescue licence or operate kennel facilities. Dogs are not housed at a central location -- our coordinator works to place dogs directly into suitable homes. If You Would Like to Offer a Home Opening your home to a rehomed Havanese can be a wonderfully rewarding experience. We do ask that you go into it with realistic expectations. We do not have dogs waiting in kennels, and we cannot always predict when a dog will come to us or what their needs will be. Most of the Havanese we rehome are older -- some with medical needs, some simply in need of a quieter pace of life and plenty of love. Occasionally we are asked to rehome younger dogs too. If you register your interest with our Rehoming Coordinator, we will keep you in mind and be in touch if a dog who might suit you becomes available. All applicants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire and have an informal conversation with the coordinator before being considered for a rehomed dog. This is simply to make sure we find the right match for both dog and family. We ask that adopters make a donation to the Club to help cover the costs of the rehoming service. The amount is not fixed -- we simply ask that you give what you can, in recognition of the care and expense that goes into supporting each dog's journey to their new home. About Our Rehoming Service The Havanese Club of Great Britain is a members' club, not a business or a charity. Our rehoming service is funded entirely from Club income -- membership fees, the proceeds of our Open and Championship Shows, sales from our Club shop at events, and our annual HCGB calendar. We are grateful for every donation that helps us continue to support dogs and owners in need. We are passionate about the welfare of every Havanese. Our rehoming service is one of the ways in which the Club puts that commitment into practice. Get in Touch If you need to rehome your Havanese, or if you would like to be considered as a potential adopter, please contact our Rehoming Coordinator: Stephanie Smith Email: mrsstephsmith77@gmail.com Tel: 07399517268 All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

History of the Havanese Club of GB formation and milestones History of the Havanese Club of GB First Havanese imported 1992 Barbara Benerson imported the first Havanese to the UK in 1992. She also established the Tammylan Kennel based on the imported foundation stock, the first British Havanese Kennel. Havanese Club Founded in 1994 In June 1994, the Havanese Club of Great Britain held its inaugural meeting. The Club's mission statement, taken from the minutes of the first meeting, was: 'The purpose of the Club is to act as a focal point for knowledge and information, and to introduce this charming breed to a wider audience. It is our earnest hope to promote responsible ownership at all levels and to maintain sound, healthy and happy dogs'. on... Breed Standard approved & accepted by the Kennel Club in 1997 The HCGB continued to campaign tirelessly for recognition of the breed by the Kennel Club. In 1997, an Interim Breed Standard was accepted and approved by the British Kennel Club, and Havanese were able to comete at shows through the Imported Breeds register. this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention... Crufts 2001 Winners The first Havanese Club Open Show was held in 2001 and, in the same year, the first ever Havanese Breed Classes were held at Crufts. An entry of 23 Havanese was made, under judge Anette Oliver, with a mix of imported and 'home grown' Havanese. Crufts 2001 winners. From left to right, Heather Ridley with Paloma de Chaponay, judge Anette Oliver, and Jill Richards with Chazard Little Andy. . Havanese awarded Challenge Certificate (CC) status In 2015, the Kennel Club accepted the application of the Havanese Club GB to award Havanese Challenge Certificate (CC) status. This means Havanese are now be able to compete for the title of British Champion. The first ever HCGB Championship show was held on 18/10/2015, with judge Zena Thorn Andrews officiating. Please reload Aff

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A, B and C list judges If you would like to join the HCGB Judges' List, please contact Diane Mottram on mybeards.pon@btinternet.com or tel 01246 205166. Judging Criteria Click HERE for criteria to join our Judges' List. Judges' Lists For a current list of HCGB approved Judges, click HERE

Open to members and non-members, Havanese dog get together Havanese Fun Days Havanese Happy Hour Sunday 3rd May 2026, Nether Whitacre Village Hall To follow the Havanese Club of GB Open Show Everyone welcome! Read More Havanese Fun Day 2017 Photo by Manuella Dyankova Best In Show winner! Photo by Darin Lane Fun Day Flyer Havanese Fun Day 2017 Photo by Manuella Dyankova 1/13 Havanese Fun Day 2016 Havanese Fun Day Havanese races Havanese Fun Day 2016 1/5

Information on hip screening 01 What is hip dysplasia? answer 02 Why does it matter? answer 03 what causes hip dysplasia? answer 04 is hip dysplasia common in havanese? answer 05 should I hip screen my Havanese? answer 06 Can hip screening cause harm? answer 07 How do I make sure my dog's screening results are as optimal as possible? answer 08 how do i get my havanese screened? answer 09 What do the results mean? answer

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About the Havanese Clu of GB Top of Page The Club - what we do We are a friendly and accessible club dedicated to promoting the breed and ensuring the welfare of the Havanese in the UK. Our experienced and enthusiastic committee and officers readily give up their time to organise events and shows. They are happy to give wide ranging advice to anyone considering this wonderful breed. We are dedicated to Havanese Our loyalty, first and foremost, is to the Havanese breed. We work towards raising awareness amongst pet owners and future breeders regarding the characteristics, needs and health of the breed. Our newsletter updates Club members on latest developments in the breed, health initiatives, and range of topics of interest to Havanese owners. We welcome new members The club welcomes anyone who has an interest in the Havanese breed, whether your interest is in breeding, showing, dog sports or having a lovely, family friendly pet. Come and find us at Discover Dogs events in the UK annually or visit the Havanese ring at one of the many shows across the UK where you can meet some of our members and their beautiful dogs. Contact the Membership Secretary, Catherine Muscroft, for further information on membership benefits. We organise events We organise a range of events dedicated to our breed. This includes Open and Championship Shows, Fun Days for Havanese owners and Seminars. Our events are popular and well attended. Please see the 'Events' section to find out more. Browse our website P lease browse our website for more information on all things Havanese.

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GENERAL TRAINING It is always best to take your puppy to puppy training classes in your area. Training clubs in your area can be found on the Kennel Club website. Puppy training not only ensures you have a dog you can control and trust, it is also an opportunity for your puppy to learn to be sociable, which is essential to avoid aggression towards others. Dog showing is a sociable way to meet other havanese owners and see other havanese dogs. Agility is tremendous fun and not the reserve of big dogs – your puppy will have to grow up a bit before he should do much jumping though… but there are plenty of agility tasks which he can train for without jumping. There are many training methods, but here are a few tips and tricks to get you started. First step is to decide what commands you are going to use and to stick to them so your puppy does not get confused. Some of the ones used are listed below. As your puppy starts to know what you are asking of him his level of understanding will increase and you can build on his vocabulary, but start with just one or two commands – try to make each of the commands sound different – so for SIT, say it in quite a brisk way, whereas with DOWN, say it in a slower, lower tone. These are commands you can use : – SIT – for asking the dog to sit DOWN – for asking the dog to lie down STAND – for asking the dog to stand COME – for asking the dog to come to you WAIT – for asking the dog to remain in one position until you say otherwise. OFF – for asking the dog to get off furniture, or to stop jumping up at someone LEAVE – to get the dog to relinquish an item they have in their mouth or to stop them picking up the item in the first place. HURRY UP – to ask the dog to go to the toilet. For SIT, DOWN and STAND you can teach your puppy the various commands by saying them at the appropriate time and giving him a treat. By way of example, if your puppy happens to lie down say DOWN and give him a treat, Whilst he stays in the position keep repeating the appropriate command to him. At first your commands will come after he is in position, but he will soon learn to associate the command with the position. At a training class you can learn to bait your puppy into various positions by holding and moving treats to guide your puppy into the positions you are teaching. Training Classes

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