Latest news from Havanese Club GB Havanese Breed Appreciation Day (Judges Education) Sunday 3rd May 2026, Nether Whitacre Village Hall B46 2EH For more information, contact Sue Clements (sueclemetsroxholm@gmail.com ) Booking Form 12th and 13th HCGB Championship Shows, 4 CCs Sunday 19th October 25 at Countesthorpe Village Hall in Leicestershire For more information, click below Champ Show Official Notification of Re-arranged Havanese Club of Great Britain Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now be held at Nether Whitacre Village Hall on Sunday 6 July 2025, starting at 1pm promptly. The agenda is carried over from the AGM previously postponed from 4 May 2025. There will be an option to join via Zoom and details will be provided nearer the time. Members standing for election/re-election are advised that they will be expected to attend in person. Venue Two male Havanese aged 9 years, in the care of our rehoming service, are looking for retirement homes. If you are an experienced dog owner and can offer a place on your sofa, please click the link below for more information. Havanese looking for homes Crowdfunding Appeal The Havanese Club of GB is fundraising to help with rehoming and veterinary care costs of nine Havanese whose owners can no longer look after them. Please visit the Crowdfunder page for more information. Crowdfunder Bank Holiday Fun with your Havanese Sunday 4th of May 2025 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall Join us for a Havanese Happy Hour of fun and games! Click below to find out more. Hava Hour of Fun! 33rd HCGB Open Show (followed by Havanese Happy Hour and AGM) Sunday 4th of May 2025 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall Judge Mrs Claire Russell Eye testing will be available Click for more details The Royal Kennel Club and the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society are conducting a HEART SURVEY in all breeds. If your dog has been diagnosed with a heart condition, please complete the survey. You can find the survey HERE . Survey New RKC Breed Health Standard The RKC has recently published new Breed Health Standards for all breeds. You can find the HCGB statement on the Breed Health Standard for Havanese here . We have also updated our Health Test recommendations, and responded to requests from members to include information on Hip Screening . . . Health Test Recommendations A date for your Diary Our next Open Show will take place on Sunday May 4th 2025 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall. Watch this space for further details! . 10th and 11th HCGB Championship Shows, 4 CCs Patella testing at discounted price Celebrating 30 years of HCGB Sunday 20th October 24 at The Arkwright Centre, Chesterfield For more information, click below Champ Show 32nd HCGB Open Show (followed by BAD/MCE, Havanese Happy Hour and AGM) Sunday 5th of May 24 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall For more information, click below Open Show Havanese Club of GB Wall Calendar and Photo Diary 2024 To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Havanese Club GB in 2024, we have our usual A3 Wall Calendar PLUS an A6 hardback Photo Diary for sale. The Calendar is £15 plus £3 P&P, the Diary £10 plus £2 P&P. SHOP 9th HCGB Championship Show Saturday 14th October 2023 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall For more information, click below Champ Show Rainbow Bridge Survey 2023 now open Do you have one or more Havanese waiting for you at the rainbow bridge? Please complete the HCGB Rainbow Bridge Survey. Patella Screening Form The Havanese Club of GB recommends a patella test in Havanese. Form is available to download below. Form Havanese Club of GB Calendar 2021 now available to pre-order More information Havanese Club of GB 2021 Calendar Call for Photo submissions Would you like your Havanese to feature in our calendar? Please send good quality, high resolution photos of your dog to contact@havanese-club-gb.co.uk by 26th of July 2020, and include the dog's name and date of birth. No show or stacked photos please. Send more than one image of your dog where possible. Images should be at least 1MB in size. Click Here POSTPONED- 6th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 18th October 2020 Unfortunately, HCGB's Championship Show on 18th October 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. We plan to reschedule the show in 2021. We will share information on new date once it has been confirmed. Information CANCELLED 30th Open Show Sunday 19th April 2020 Unfortunately, HCGB's Open Show on 19th April 2020 has been cancelled due to official advice on social distancing whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is underway. We will update information on future shows in due course, as we receive new advice. Information Breed Appreciation Day Normanton Village Hall, Normanton On Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5HB Information 5th Havanese Club of GB Championship Show OLD MILL HALL, School Lane, Grove, Wantage, Oxon OX12 7LB Results 'Report A Health Issue' Havanese health reporting form now live! REPORT A HEALTH PROBLEM 29th Open Show Sunday 21st April 2019 Our 29th Open Show will take place on Sunday 21st April, at Nether Whitacre Village Hall. Please click the button for more information and schedule. Information EYE TESTING with Mr John Goodyear Saturday 23rd of March 2019, in conjunction with HCGB AGM Click for info Breed Appreciation Day POSTPONED Normanton Village Hall, Normanton On Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5HB Information 4th Havanese Club of GB Championship Show The Arkwright Centre, Hardwick Drive, Arkwright Town, Chesterfield S44 5BS Information 28th Open Show Sunday 8th April 2018 Our 28th Open Show will take place on Sunday 8th April, at Nether Whitacre Village Hall. Please click the button for more information and schedule. Information Copy Of -EYE TESTING with Mr John Goodyear Sunday 25th of March 2018, in conjunction with HCGB AGM Click for info Havanese Breed Seminar and Assessment Normanton Village Hall, Normanton On Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5HB Information 3rd Havanese Club of GB Championship Show Drayton Village Hall, Abingdon OX14 4LF Information Fun Day 2017 Photos now online! More information 27th Open Show Sunday 9th April at Nether Whitecker Village Hall Our 27th Open Show took place on Sunday 8th April, in glorious sunshine. HCGB Members log into the Members' area for more information. Information Please reload

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Report A Health Issue Click to Report A Health Issue Has your Havanese been diagnosed with a health problem? The Havanese Club of GB has a role in monitoring the health of the breed. This is to help us identify new, emerging health problems before they become widespread, so that we can work with the Kennel Club and affiliated veterinary health professionals to inform and advise breeders and owners. It also helps us offer more complete information to those interested in adding a Havanese to their family regarding the health status of the breed. Please support the health of the breed by informing us of any health problems diagnosed in your dog. Your entry will be confidential, and information provided will be used in anonymised form only to generate annual health reports.

Meet Officers and Committee members Meet the Officers & Committee Diane Mottram President Catherine Muscroft Treasurer 07515 762698 Dr Andrea Akkad Breed Health 07525 069870 Wayne Morris Chair Prof Lee Miles Vice Chair adorelegb@gmail.com Lesa Miles Rehoming 01258 839133 adorelegb@gmail.com Gaynor Morris Secretary 07769 454367 Dorothy Bunting Membership Secretary 07950 027328 HCGBmembership@gmail.com Sue Clements Breed Education 01775 840183 Bob Bunting Committee festus.burke@gmail.com Stephanie Smith Committee 07399 517268 mrsstephsmith77@gmail.com Suneeta Luthra Committee Jacqueline Young Committee 07501 001291 jackieannyoung52@gmail.com

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Breed standard Havanese Breed Standard (Interim) General Appearance Small, sturdy, slightly longer in body than height at withers. Profusely coated, tail carried in plume over back. Characteristics Lively, affectionate and intelligent. Temperament Friendly, outgoing. Head and Skull Nose to stop and stop to occiput to be equal in length, skull broad, slightly rounded, moderate stop. Muzzle not snipey or blunt, cheeks flat. Nose and lips solid black, although for brown shades the pigment may be brown. Eyes Dark, large, almond shaped, gently expression, eye rims black. In brown shades eyes can be a slightly lighter colour, eye rims brown. Ears Moderately pointed and dropped, set on just above eye level, slightly raised, neither fly away nor framing the cheeks. Mouth Jaws strong with perfect regular scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Neck Medium length. Forequarters Legs straight, medium bone. Shoulders well laid. Body Equal in height from withers to elbow as from elbow to ground. Slightly longer from point of shoulder to point of buttock than height at withers, level topline, slight rise over loin, well sprung ribs, with good tuck-up. Hindquarters Medium boned, moderate angulation. Feet Small, tight, hare foot. Tail Set high, carried over the back; profusely feathered with long silky hair. Gait/Movement Free with a springy step, legs moving parallel also the line of travel. Coat Soft, silky, wavy or slightly curled, full coated with an undercoat. Colour Any colour or combination of colours permissible. Size Ideal height 23-28cm (9-11 inches). Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. Note Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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Havanese dogs- history Breed History Origins of the Breed in Cuba The Havanese is a member of the Bichon Breeds family, which includes Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen and Maltese. Some of these breeds originated in the Mediterranean. The Havanese breed was established in Cuba, probably from two populations of ancestral breeds. The first was a small, white Bichon type breed which was imported into Cuba in the 16th and 17th centuries, and possibly similar to the now extinct Bichon Teneriffe. The second group of dogs was a colourful group of poodle type breeds, which was brought into Cuba in the early 19th century by European immigrants. The Havanese was created as a companion dog, and was, even then, an expensive lapdog, owned predominantly by the wealthy. Cuban Revolution The Cuban revolution, in 1959, had a major impact on the breed. Many wealthy Cuban families left the country, with some taking their dogs with them. However, many Havanese were left behind, with servants or friendly families. It is not clear what exactly happened to Havanese asa breed in Cuba following the revolution; their numbers were probably severely diminished, but it is unlikely that they came close to extinction, given that some of the old breeding families remained. There are no writings, however, that document their history in Cuba during the following three decades. Havanese Founders The breed as we know it today has developed from two groups of founders: 1. The USA Founders: In the 1970ies, Bert and Dorothy Goodale purchased Havanese from exiled Cuban families. These Havanese formed the basis for the breed and its recognition by the AKC. 2. In 1991, the Cuban Havanese Club was founded, and the formal breeding program was re-established. A number of Cuban Havanese were imported into Europe, and together with imports from the USA gave rise to some of the old European lines. Havanese in the UK In 1993, Barbara Benersen imported the first four Havanese from continental Europe. into the UK. More Havanese followed over the course of a few years, and the breed was established in the UK.

Show information HCGB Championship Shows In 2015, the Kennel Club accepted the application of the Havanese Club GB to award Havanese Challenge Certificate (CC) status, allowing Havanese to compete for the first time for the title of British Champion. The first ever HCGB Championship show was held on 18/10/2015, with judge Zena Thorn Andrews officiating. 13th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 19th October 2025 Online entry via Higham Press Schedule and Entry form available on Higham Press Website Click for Higham Press 12th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 19th October 2025 Online entry via Higham Press Schedule and Entry form available on Higham Press Website Click for Higham Press 11th HCGB Championship Show 30th Anniversary Sunday 20th October 2024 Online entry via Higham Press Schedule and Entry form available on Higham Press Website Click for Higham Press 10th HCGB Championship Show 30th Anniversary Sunday 20th October 2024 Online entry via Higham Press Schedule and Entry form available on Higham Press Website Click for Higham Press 9th HCGB Championship Show Saturday 14th October 2023 Online entry via Higham Press Schedule and Entry form available on Higham Press Website Click for Higham Press 8th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 23rd October 2022 Click to download Schedule Click to download Entry form Button 6th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 17th October 2021 am Click to download Schedule Click to download Entry form Button 7th HCGB Championship Show Sunday 17th October 2021 pm Click to download Schedule Click to download Entry form Button 18 Oct 2019 RESULTS 5th HCGB Championship Show Show Schedule 13 Oct 2018 4th HCGB Championship Show Show Schedule 14 Oct 2017 3rd HCGB Championship Show Show Schedule 15 Oct 2016 2nd HCGB Championship Show Show Shedule 17 Oct 2015 1st HCGB Championship Show Show Shedule Please reload

Health Testing Recommendations for Havanese Breeders Eye Testing All breeding dogs, starting after the age of 12 months and before first breeding, should have an annual eye test performed and certified by an official BVA Eye Panelist . Where possible, a copy of the report should be submitted to the HCGB Health Officer. Patella Testing A one off examination of the knee cap should be performed after the age of 12 months and before first breeding, by an experienced vet. The test should certified as per Putnam Scoring system (a form can be found here ). Essential Tests optional Tests The following tests are not considered essential, but it may benefit the breed to gather further information on these conditions. Heart testing not before the age of two years Other tests to consider: Hip & Elbow screening not before the age of one year DNA tests which may include Von Willebrands, Haemophilia A, Methaemoglobinaemia, Macrothrombocytosis, CDDY Chondrodystrophy, and traits such as furnishings and colour dilution