Having both owned large breed dogs throughout the years; Harry had German Shepherds, and I had an Old English Sheepdog and a black Labrador Retriever, we were a bit skeptical about getting a small dog.

We researched many breeds, spending several months pouring over books and web sites looking for that "perfect breed" that would fit into our busy lifestyles, ready to go when we were, laid back when we wanted to be, relatively quiet (not yappy), good with kids, intelligent, not a lot of hair to clean up (non-shedding), small size, etc. Harry kept saying, "I don't think that breed exists."

Then we ran across an article about a new rare breed that originated in Cuba that seemed to fit all of our requirements - the Havanese. Seeming too good to be true, we scoured web sites, magazines, and we pestered breeders online for as much information as we could gather.

We are members of the Havanese Club of America, thoroughly health-test all dogs in our breeding program, including BAER, OFA hips, elbows, patellas, cardiac, LCP, and annual CERFs. We also BAER test and health screen all puppies before they go to their new homes.

Puppy questionnaires and copies of contracts available upon request.

Choosing the Right Breeder:

Choosing the right breeder, and developing a good relationship with him/her is probably the most important step in finding the right puppy for you and your family. Communication is the key. A good breeder should be available and open to questions, not only about his/her puppies, but also about their other dogs, health testing, and kennel operations/facilities.

The breeder that has time for you before you buy your puppy will most likely still be there for you later whenever you have questions about your new puppy, or if you need advice. For more information about finding the right breeder, click here.