Official Publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America Winter 2018 The Official Publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America “At its height, between the second and 14th centuries, the Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean. For centuries ideas, objects, and people traveled along the Silk Road, making it one of the most fluid and broad arenas of exchange the world has ever known, as well as a major conduit of culture and civilization.” is the official publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America. The Silk Road is mailed out to all paid members, and for now is published three times per year. The articles printed in this magazine are to inform those interested in Havana Silk Dogs and to provide information to all members regarding club business. The Board of the HSDAA shall be Manuscripts and advertising are welcomed and will be printed and edited at the comprised of the officers elected direction of the Editor, acting on behalf of the HSDAA. Neither the Editor nor the for a two (2) year term and five (5) HSDAA is responsible for the contents of any advertisements or manuscripts, nor for other persons, all of whom shall be members in good standing and all any claims made therein. All rights reserved. This magazine may not be reproduced in of whom shall be elected for four whole, or part, without the written permission from the Editor. (4) year terms. Editor Colleen C. Eagle (
[email protected]) The at large Directors shall serve Editor Emeritus Barb Theisen (
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