WHAT IS A HAVANA SILK DOG? o The Havana Silk Dog is a small and sturdy dog that has been around for centuries. They originated in Cuba from the Blanquito de la Habana and it is portrait in paintings from the 1800’s. They were an elite breed, until the Cuban exile and arrival in the US, where these little creatures became the ordinary man’s dog. · What are Havana Silk dogs like? o Today, they excel in athletic competition sports and obedience trials. They are smart, playful, lovable, and people oriented from children to adults to the elderly. They love other animals, such as bigger dogs, who they like to call their own. They are friendly, spunky and love being the center of attention. They can be silly and have a clown like behavior. There is not a day that goes by without some laughter from these lovable creatures. · Appearance of the Havana Silk dog ...