Havanese Fanciers of Canada (HFC), the national breed Club for the Havanese in Canada, aspires to high ideals of integrity and honour in all personal and public relationships so we may inspire confidence in our organization and merit the respect of the public we serve. We are the stewards of the breed and take that responsibility seriously. We are committed to the responsible promotion and protection of the Havanese breed in Canada.
The Havanese coat comes in a myriad of colours and shadings. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) recommends that a Havanese be registered according to its dominant colour(s) at the time of birth to a few weeks of age. The 20 colour choices from the CKC registration form are explained here. Only one selection may be made.
The Havanese breed descends from old-world Bichon types of small companion dogs such as antique versions of the Maltese and the Caniche. They are neither Terriers nor Spaniels. This group of small longhaired dogs is very old and originated in the Mediterranean in pre-Christian times. From the original antique “small dog", numerous varieties evolved.
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