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HCSC HistoryThe idea of a Havanese Club of Southern California (HCSC) became viable in June 1999 during a picnic meeting at the home of Ken and Nancy Martin. The HCSC initially was known as the SouthWest Havanese Club, with membership drawn from California and Arizona. The first formal meeting of the Club was held in July 1999, with approximately 15 people attending. In October 2000, the AKC suggested the Club change its name to the Havanese Club of Southern California in order to reflect that the majority of the members were located in Southern California. Despite the name change, the HCSC continues to have members in other states, and many of them remain active participants in the HCSC's future. During the intervening years, the HCSC has expanded along with the popularity of the Havanese breed. The HCSC has grown from its modest beginning to approximately 60 members today! Given the commitment of HCSC members to introducing their Hav's to those new to the breed, and the fun-loving and friendly attributes of the Havanese dogs themselves, the HCSC looks forward to ever increasing membership. The HCSC has ambitious goals, including providing a platform to advance the breed by bringing Havanese owners and breeders together in many social and educational events each year. In addition, many HCSC members are frequently at AKC-sanctioned dog shows where they spend considerable time discussing our Havanese with people researching the breed. In fact, many new HCSC members join the club after meeting with a Havanese exhibitor. The HCSC is also very interested in educating the public at large about the Havanese breed, specifically through participating at the World Wide PetSociety America's Family Pet Expo held each April in Southern California by hosting a breed booth. Last year this event attracted over 90,000 visitors.
Members and Their Havanese
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