The History and Origin of the Havanese Dog Breed

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Havanese are a small breed of dog originating in Cuba.

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They are the national dog of Cuba and are descendants of the Bichon type dogs.

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Havanese were popular among Cuban aristocracy in the 19th century.

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The breed was nearly extinct after the Cuban Revolution but was saved by a few dedicated breeders.

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Havanese were first recognized by the AKC in 1996 and have since become popular as a companion dog in the US.

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