A Little Dog Quiz.

Here's an easy dog quiz for you. What breed of dog do you associate with the island of Cuba?

If you said the Havanese, you got it right. This handsome little, though sturdy, dog is the national dog of Cuba and was brought there by colonists after the island was discovered by Christopher Columbus.

The Havanese, a member of the toy dog group, was at one time called the Havana Silk Dog, apparently in association with its coat texture which is very silk-like. It is also interesting to note that the coat apparently developed over time in response to the tropical weather and enabled the dog to be protected from the hot Cuban climate.

This sweet dog has been much admired by the aristocracy over the years and has an interesting historical background, as well as some lovable features you might want to learn more about IMHO.