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Fiona Kelly
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December 3, 2007 An Honest Havanese Breeder Is A Quality Find
May 11, 2008 07:43 PM EDT
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For any dog lover, having a healthy pup means the world. But what happens when your pup comes from a puppy broker who is unconcerned with the health issues that can plague a certain breed? Havanese puppies are quickly gaining in popularity around the world for both dog lovers and competitors alike. Havanese breeders are hard pressed to keep up with the demand for these loveable dogs, as the strict testing that pups must undergo to ensure they are healthy often leads to a wait of several months to a year or more for a healthy pup. Many potential owners do not want to have to wait that long to get the puppy they so badly desire. These impatient dog lovers often turn to their local pet stores to find the dogs they want. Unfortunately, those puppy brokers who do not perform the necessary testing to ensure buyers are getting healthy animals often supply these pet stores. If you are concerned that your dog may be coming from one of these brokers, instead of a respectable Havanese breeder, there are a number of questions you can ask that will help to ensure you are getting your money's worth. Respectable Havanese breeders will make a potential buyer wait as long as it takes to ensure that the pups born are healthy. There is a rather extensive medical testing process that all Havanese pups need to go through, in order to make certain that they do not have any of the genetic problems as mentioned above. If the Havanese breeder you have chosen is honest, there will be quite a bit of documentation associated with this testing process. Make sure that you ask to see these papers, and be sure to check them out, either online on over the phone. Another important question that should be asked of all Havanese breeders, is whether or not they will breed the same female every time she is in season. If the answer to this question is yes, then you are most likely dealing with a dishonest puppy broker, as opposed to an honest puppy breeder who respects the dogs that he or she is breeding. A respectable Havanese breeder will only breed a female every other season, or even every two seasons. This helps to ensure that the female has plenty of time to recover between litters. The high price value of these loveable little pups makes them a prime market for dishonest puppy brokers who are only interested in making a quick buck. Many respectable Havanese breeders will not deal with an impatient potential dog owner as they understand the extensive testing process that is required to ensure a pup's health. You can help to ensure the quality of the Havanese puppies you buy, simply by thoroughly researching any and all paperwork you are given by a prospective breeder. There are several databases available where information regarding the testing and registration of Havanese pups is recorded. A respectable Havanese breeder will gladly offer you any and all information about these databases that you request. While puppy brokers are often known to give false information as well as false names of databases. Be sure that you check any and all information you are given by a potential Havanese breeder, and you can help to ensure the health and safety of both you and your new puppy. Understanding how to choose between the many Havanese breeders available is an important part of owning one of these special little dogs. This article is for anyone looking for Havanese information in general and information regarding Havanese breeders in particular.
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