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EnglishWhat Activities Can Havanese Dogs and Their Owners Do With the Havanese Club of America?
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The Havanese Club of America (HCA) is the official American Kennel Club (AKC) parent breed club for the Havanese, established in 1979. Its site points owners toward club events and activities, including a dedicated "What fun activities can Havanese do?" section and an upcoming HCA National Specialty. If you own or co-own an AKC registered Havanese and want structured ways to participate with your dog, the club is the main entry point. If you are still looking for a puppy, the club's role for you is different: it directs you to reputable breeders rather than to activities.
What the HCA offers owners and dogs
The club describes itself as a community of members who act as stewards of the purebred Havanese as defined in the breed standard approved by the HCA and AKC. Its stated purpose is to encourage and promote quality in breeding purebred Havanese.
For owners, the site organizes participation into a few clear areas:
- Club events and activities — the site highlights upcoming events and other club activities alongside its educational materials.
- The HCA National Specialty — a breed-specific national event; the site lists the 2027 HCA National Specialty with a "Get Details" link.
- Education — materials intended for all levels of interest, focused on well-considered breeding for true breed type, good health, and sound temperament.
- Community and fun — a section called "Over the Xpen" invites members to share funny stories and show tips, described as a place for information "or just a few laughs."
Activities Havanese can do
The site poses the question directly — "What fun activities can Havanese do?" — under a "Let's Have Fun!" heading. The breed is described as a small, sturdy dog of immense charm, beloved as a friendly, intelligent, and playful companion.
The club's own trait ratings give a sense of what the breed tends to enjoy and how it behaves in activity settings:
| Trait | Rating (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Affectionate with family | 100 |
| Good with children | 100 |
| Good with other dogs | 100 |
| Trainability | 80 |
| Barking | 80 |
| Protective nature | 60 |
| Shedding | 25 |
High sociability and good trainability support group and companion-oriented activities, while a moderate barking tendency is worth knowing if you plan to participate in settings where noise matters.
Who can take part
The site specifies that its membership community includes "Havanese lovers who own or co-own an AKC registered Havanese." That is the clearest stated eligibility condition for joining the club community. If your dog is not AKC registered, the site does not describe an alternative membership path, so confirm directly with the club before assuming you can join.
If you don't have a Havanese yet
The club separates this audience clearly. A "Looking For A Havanese Puppy?" section links to a "Find A Breeder" page, positioning the club as a route to reputable Havanese breeders rather than as an activity provider for prospective owners. Start there if you are still in the research stage.
How to get involved
- Check the events and activities listings on the site to see what is scheduled.
- Review the 2027 HCA National Specialty details if you want to attend or participate in a national breed event.
- Read the education materials to understand breed type, health, and temperament standards.
- If you own or co-own an AKC registered Havanese, look into club membership to join the community and contribute to "Over the Xpen."
The site does not publish pricing or membership fee information, so treat cost and any login requirements as things to confirm with the club directly.