We want you to be happy with your new pet Havanese and for your new pet to be happy with you for the long term! Before adopting any pet, please be sure that you understand the responsibilities that go along with pet ownership.
Some of the things to consider before adopting a Havanese include:
Who is your favorite pet in the world? Why? What do you like about him/her? Look for similar personality traits
Do you have children? Is this pet good around children? Are the children good around pets? Havanese as a breed, are generally very good with children! You will want to teach your child appropriate handling and playing with any pet, but especially with small breeds like Havanese.
How much does a pet cost? Think of food, veterinarian care, bedding, toys, collars, leashes, a dog house, a litter tray, grooming, etc. Owning a pet requires all of the aforementioned and more. Owning a pet is not "cheap". Even though the most important thing you will give your Havanese is love, it's important to remember the cost of the things that are required for your Havanese's basic care!
Imagine coming home from work, or arriving home after being out all day. How do you envision your pet responding? Do you need to chill out, or would you like to go exercise? Havanese are active; they are playful and enjoy the outdoors, but also love to cuddle and snuggle. Will barking be a problem for yourself or your neighbors?
Imagine a typical evening in your home. What would be the ideal picture if you include a pet? Is he on the couch with you...is he lying peacefully at your feet? Is he playing with the children? This picture will give you an idea of what kinds of rules and limits to set on your new pet. Havanese are extremely intelligent, loving, and enjoy being a part of the family! We recommend obedience training for your Havanese as they benefit greatly from it.
Imagine a typical weekend after you get your new pet. How will you include a pet? Havanese are very active and playful! They love the outdoors but also enjoy cuddling on the couch. Do your typical weekend activities include a pet? Are you a hiking family or a sedentary household. Who will care for your pet on vacation or trips? Havanese are susceptible to car-sickness; however, they are
Evaluate your household. Havanese are adaptable in that they are small enough to make a fantastic housepet, but also enjoy spending time outside! Do you have a fenced-in yard? We recommend a fenced in yard, as it provides your pet with a safe place to run and play safely. Do you plan to leash walk your pet? Havanese are extremely intelligent and generally have no problems adjusting to walking on a leash. Havanese get along well with other pets when introduced in a neutral manner when one or the other is young.
Think about the reasons why you are considering purchasing a pet. Is it because your children are wanting a pet, you believe it will teach them responsibility, or etc.? Those are not appropriate rationales for purchasing a puppy. As the adult, you have to ensure that you are prepared for the commitment it will take to provide and care for a puppy long after the newness wears off. Pets can enrich your life immensely, however, it is important to consider if you can enrich the pet's life by providing a lifetime commitment. We want to ensure that our Havanese go to homes where their new owners understand the commitment they are making and are willing to provide the best care to the puppies we raise!
Another consideration is the future. Jobs change, promotions come up, transfers occur, and your housing situation may change at some point. All of these events will have an affect on you as well as your pet. Having to give up a pet because of changing circumstances can be traumatic for everyone involved, especially the pet. Heartbroken children at the loss of their beloved pet can be difficult for a family as well. Havanese bond quickly and live to please their owners.
Please refrain from making an impulse pet purchase that you might later regret. We make every attempt to ensure that every one of our puppies go to permenant, loving, family homes. Our Havanese puppies are raised in our home; with our family! They are well-socialized and pre-spoiled!
All of our puppies are offered for sale with full AKC registration unless otherwise noted. We ask that if you are interested in breeding your pet, you do so responsibly! Showing is also a very rewarding and fun experience. If you do not plan on breeding or showing your Havanese, we recommend spaying/neutering your pet to ensure that he or she remains healthy as spaying or neutering has been show to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and other health issues.
Remember owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. We want all of our puppies to go to homes where they will be well taken care of and loved. Owning a pet takes effort, but you will be rewarded with the most amazing and loving companion you could ask for when you choose to make a Havanese a part of your family!
If you have any questions regarding the Havanese breed feel free to contact us!
