Havanese Breeder: Friend Or Fraud?

Havanese puppies becoming so popular over the lastcertain that you are getting your dog from an honest
forty years, there has been a rash of dishonestbreeder.
breeders popping up in an effort to make a profit onAlso, it is not uncommon for a dishonest Havanese
the ever increasing demand for these playful little pups.breeder to forge medical documentation. Since there
These dishonest breeders, otherwise known as puppyare a great many medical tests that need to be done
brokers, have little regard for the condition of the liveson a Havanese pup when they are born to ensure
of their dogs. Instead they are only interested in howthey do not carry any of the common genetic health
many pups they can churn out in a single breedingconcerns that plague so many pups, it is important that
season.you make a point to call the veterinarian (and research
While spotting an honest Havanese breeder may be athem, as well) listed on the paperwork to make certain
chore, it really isn’t all that difficult if you knowthat your pup has actually had the testing done.
what to look for. These puppy brokers are usually theThere are many other ways to tell whether or not the
ones who supply Havanese puppies to pet storesHavanese breeder you are considering is an honest
across the country. One of the first steps to avoidingone. The most important of which is whether or not
a dishonest Havanese breeder, is to be sure that youyou will be allowed to view the conditions in which the
do your due diligence and research any breeder youpup is to be born. A dishonest Havanese breeder will
are considering buying a puppy from. Part of doing thismost likely come up with several different excuses as
research, is avoiding buying a pup from a pet store,to why you cannot see their kennels. If this is the case,
and instead only purchasing from an honest breeder.then you are most likely dealing with a puppy broker,
The best way to know whether you are dealing withand should find another Havanese breeder
an honest Havanese dealer is to thoroughly researchimmediately.
any and all documentation you are given both at theOften, you will need to wait several months, or even a
time of the sale, and prior to the final delivery. Thiscouple of years, to get the perfect Havanese pup. It is
includes checking the online databases to ensure thatimportant to remember that these dogs are well worth
your dog is actually registered where the breederthe wait it may take to ensure that your pup is coming
says they are. Unfortunately, registration papers arefrom an honest Havanese breeder. Havanese puppies
relatively simple to forge, and many would-beare prone to certain genetic disorders, and fake
Havanese owners are duped every day. Fortunatelybreeders do not take the necessary steps to ensure
for them, respected registration organizations havehealthy pups that will be able to enjoy a long and
online databases available where you can researchhealthy life with their new owners.
the registration of your pup’s parents, to make