Links

 

 

  Havanese sites
 
Dog associations 
 
General information 
 
Health 
 
First Aid
 
Links for kids
 
Pet supplies
 
Training
 
Dog Shows
 
About Puppy Mills

 

Havanese sites

  Havanese Club of America The AKC Parent Club for the Havanese. The site provides specific info about the HCA and the Havanese breed.
  Havanese Fanciers of Canada

This is Canada's National Breed Club's site.  It has lots of great information about the breed.

The Bichon Family Havanezer Club Nederland
  Canadian Havanese Club Finnish Bichon Havanais Club
  Havanese Eye Angel Research Team
H.E.A.R.T.

An organizatin dedicated to the health of the Havanese breed, HEART it's an example of the love of the Havanese community for this breed.
  Havanese Rescue

"A safety net for those Havanese turned into animal shelters, found wandering the streets, or voluntarily surrendered by their owners." 
The need to create such an organization shows the sad side of the Havs growing popularity.  Some incredible people work real hard for this cause.  Plese visit & help.

  They are all keepers: Havanese Rescue, Education, and Resources

This organization is about rescue and rehabilitation of rescued Havanese dogs.  It also has the important goal of educating the public about puppy mills and responsible dog ownership.  Another  must visit & help.

  Havanese Rescue Gift Shop What can be better: You'll find lots of super-cool Havanese items and the proceedings go to rescue!
Los Gábatos  The first Havanese site in Spanish, Dolores Galindo's site (Spain) has really interesting sections on Havanese History,  on the Havs in Cuba, among others.  It's both in Spanish and English.
  Havanese´s ABC Suzanne McKay (Canada), has one of the most complete Havanese sites.  Don't miss the Health, History, Grooming, and specially the colors of  the Havanese.
  Michelle Welton's Your Purebred Puppy:  Havanese Great info on breeders, training, pet shop puppies, and more.
  Delaware Valley Havanese Club (DVHC) A site prepared by the DVHC. It's always fun to see the pictures.  Check the Havanese Resource Center.
Sonrisas Havanese Site of Rita Thomas, breeder of the "great Tiny". Nice info and pictures. (Canada)
Liveoak Havanese Great site of Nancy and Ken Martin of California.  Don't miss the "Then & Now" section, as well as the photos of their beautiful champions.
Havanese Founders in Ahavapicaro Pictures of some of the founder Havanese.  
Havanese article
Schalene J. Dagutis
Even though this article refers to the old standard, it gives a pretty good overview of the Havanese.
Mucho Bravo Havanese

Mirabell and René Woudman of The Netherlands have great articles like the "Inheritance of coat color in the Havanese", an article by Zoila Portuondo, and much more.

ERA'S Havanese
Margie Stanizeski has written an article about canine chondrodysplasia (CD), a condition being studied for its possible relation with the juvenile cataracts.
Poco Tesoro Havanese Sylvia Redl, fom Canada, also has lots of great info.  Don't miss her "Your new puppy" section and the Health Issues.
Havana'ttitude, France  (*)
Estelle Bonet's site has probably the most complete list of Havanese Breeders from all over the world.  Don't forget to check her new Havana'logy, with pictures and pedigrees.
Havanese Galeria      Kámfor, from Hungary, has created the most amazing tool.  Based on Estelle's Havana'logy, you can add your Hav's pedigree and pictures, as well as pictures of  9 generations back.  What a great way to see how our breed and its history.  Thanks, Kámfor and Estelle!

 

* A little note *
There are lots of personal Havanese sites, each with its own touch and approach. Check their addresses in the Havana'ttitude web site (above) and go for a ride!

 

 

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Dog Associations

American Kennel Club
AKC
Not only info about the world of the purebred dog, but lots of great articles about everything related to your dog.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
F.C.I.  
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organisation. It has 80 members, one per country.


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General Information about pets & dogs

Aniwa Information about dogs, cats, and what's going on in Europe with our best friends.
Dog Owner's guide The online magazine for all pets and show dog owners.  Lots of interesting articles.
Pet Education Drs. Foster & Smith site with educational information about pets. 
Pet Place A very good site.  The kid's section has good articles.
Taking the lead A British site by trainer and behaviorist Gill Minter.  Many interesting articles related to training and more.
Cyber Pet For dog & cat lovers, has good articles, links, etc.
Enciclopedia Canina Interactiva Spahish web site with great articles about breeds, dog shows, FCI point regulations, etc.
In Spanish

 

Tu Perro All about dogs.  Good articles.
In Spanish
Todo Perros
Web site of the magazine of the same name, has articles and links.
In Spanish
Perros Argentinos About breeds and dogs in general.
In Spanish

 

 

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  Health Links

Canine Eye Registration Foundation
C.E.R.F.
A site "Dedicated to the elimination of heritable eye disease in purebred dogs through registration and research."
Havanese Eye Angel Research Team
H.E.A.R.T.
An organizatin dedicated to the health of the Havanese breed, HEART it's an example of the love of the Havanese community for this breed.
Eyevet Consulting Services

The Veterinary Ophtalmologist Information Center.  This particular link will take you to "Cataracts and Cataract Surgery in Small Animals", but the site contains lots of info about eye disease in dogs.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc.
O.F.A.
Information regarding orthopedic and genetic diseases of animals  
Canine Health Foundation

Canine Health Foundation of the American Kennel Club, AKC
Columbia Animal Hospital
 
Their Library section has some basic info on  health topics.
The Pet Center
Over 220 pages of dog and cat health care information written by veterinarians... 

 

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  First Aid 

Animal's Hopes "A site devoted to helping animals", it has a good explanation on First Aid for dogs.
Rescue Critters
Pet CPR basic principles

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Links for Kids

Because dogs & kids belong together

How to love your dogs From a Love your Dog contract, and a dog book club, to careers in pet care, this is a great site for kids who love dogs.
AKC's Kids Corner Kids' Corner is "an online newsletter featuring stories about responsible dog ownership, safety and activities kids and their dogs can participate in, such as agility, obedience and junior showmanship." 
Working Dog Web
The Kids & Dogs Spot of the Working Dog Web has the coolest links for the young dog lovers in our lives.
Pet Net Pet Net is an Australian site that promotes socially responsible pet ownership.  They have dedicated a section to kids.
Perros de México, sección infantil
Their "Only for Kids" section has some interesting and cute things for kids.
In Spanish

 


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Dangerous Links


(Just kidding: Great pet supplies links)



My dogs are not spoiled ... I'm just well trained !    

 

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  Training


"There is no such thing as a difficult dog, only an inexperienced owner" 
Barbara Woodhouse

Dumb Friends League Dumb Friends League has been dedicated to protect, care and advocate for animals and education during the last 100 years.  They have great training advice on the Dog Behaviour Advice section. 
Dog Patch Avice on obedience and  training, as well as liks to Clicker-training sites Musical Freestyle,
Monks of New Skeete 
Basically, this site advertises the Monks of New Skeete approach to training, but it also has some explanations of their principles. 
Toy Breeds.com (Article on housebreaking, and others) Great article on housebreaking entitled "If only he could learn to use the toilet, 7 Steps to housebreaking your dog including how to make him use the litterbox", as well as other informative articles.

 

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show The most important show in the US, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has been held every year for the past 127 years.
Crufts
The top show in the UK, Crufts has been named as the "largest show in the world" by the Guiness Book of Records.
Article: Showing your dog in conformation - A beginner's guide/FAQ Subtitled "What do you mean I have to show my dog?", this is a pretty funny and informative article by Mr. Ron Drozdick about dog shows.  For beginners. 

  

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About Puppy Mills & Pet Stores

No Puppy Mills
"NoPuppyMills.com is dedicated to educating the public (that's you!) about the ins and outs of the commercial dog industry in America "
No Puppy Mills, Canada "Giving voice to the voiceless in Canada"
  They are all keepers
The only way to help is to be informed.  Please visit this site, read the "Writings" section, and all about the terrifying world of Puppy Mills and their connection with Pet Stores.  Lu Wyland's work is commendable.

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