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The Havana Silk Dog is the historical name for the Havanese. However, the name Havana Silk Dog has recently become associated with Havanese registered to a newly formed organization, The Havana Silk Dog Association of America (HSDAA). HSDAA members feel they have legitimate reasons for starting a new organization/registry. This registry has created quite a stir and lots of discussion among members of our long-standing national breed organization, The Havanese Club of America. While some Havanese breeders will seek to register their Havanese with HSDAA, there are many breeders who will not.

My personal view is that the Havanese breed will be best served by cooperative efforts of Havanese fanciers, not by splitting into two clubs and attempting to create a separate, distinct breed. Only time will tell how this recent split will affect the future of the Havanese breed.