Havanese Club of Southern California

So you want a Havanese puppy? This page and the links provided are designed to help you do just that. To get you started, look over the following list of ways to recognize a responsible breeder. Then when you begin your search, you might find the link, "Questions to Ask Your Breeder", helpful.

How to Recognize A
Responsible Breeder

A responsible breeder:

Has knowledge of the breed standard and strives to improve the quality, health, and temperament of the breed to which he/she is representing.
Provides the very best care in nutrition, cleanliness, veterinary services, and socialization with plenty of TLC for all of his/her animals.
Conducts health screenings of all breeding animals, including evaluation for patellar luxation, and annual eye exams to determine if any inheritable eye disease is present. This exam should be completed according to the guidelines of the Canine Eye Research Foundation (CERF) with resultant issuance of a CERF number.
Is dedicated to finding the very best homes for his/her puppies, and denies a sale if it does not appear to be in the puppy's best interest.
Is prepared at the time of sale with all the necessary documents, contracts, veterinary records, and paperwork for a smooth transfer.
Is approachable when you ask questions and is eager to provide follow-up support for puppy buyers.
Believes that companion animals should be spayed or neutered. Will spay or neuter companion animals prior to sale of the puppy or will sell the companion animal on a limited registration basis.
Has complete and up-to-date records that comply with AKC regulations and will make these records available to the puppy buyer.

It is wise to think about all aspects of dog ownership before you embark on a breeder search. It is useful to interview more than one breeder and to do your homework by reading the breed standard and obtaining as much information as you can about the breed.

AKC Breed Standard and Information

"Questions to Ask Your Breeder"

Finding A Breeder

Attending dog shows, and talking with local Havanese owners and breeders, is a good place to start. Click on Events and Shows for upcoming dog show information.

The Havanese Club of America also offers a Breeder Referral service:

Havanese Club of America
Breeder Referral

You may be able to find available puppies from Breeders listed on the internet, but be careful to ask questions to make sure it is a responsible breeder, and check the current CERF Certificates for both of the puppy's parents.

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