| people think of purchasing a full-bred puppy, many of | | | | You will want to have a list of concerns and |
| them automatically think of their local pet shop. But | | | | questions to address with the Havanese breeders |
| this may not be the best choice at all and there are | | | | that you meet with. Just as it is important to go with |
| many reasons behind it. A pet store does not | | | | a breeder over a pet store, it is just as important to |
| generally see where their puppies come from, what | | | | make sure you are going with the right breeder. |
| type of living conditions they had, or if they were | | | | Havanese breeders who run puppy mills are ones |
| being treated properly not only in the physical sense | | | | that you want to run from, and then report. Your |
| but emotionally too. Often times, these puppies end | | | | breeder must be one that has not only a lot of |
| up coming from what is known as puppy mills. | | | | knowledge for the puppies and a lot of love for |
| A puppy that comes from a puppy mill is not one | | | | them too. |
| you want as they may end up with problems that | | | | All in all, when it comes time to start looking for your |
| are not visible right now. And when selecting a puppy | | | | new Havanese puppy, make sure that you are first |
| from a pet store, you are not likely to get a | | | | selecting the right place to shop and look around. If |
| salesperson that has extensive knowledge about | | | | something doesn’t feel right, then it probably |
| your puppy. They generally just read over a small | | | | isn’t. Educate yourself as much as possible |
| description of the dog when it comes in, unlike a | | | | before going and have that list of questions ready to |
| Havanese breeder who has studied these dogs for | | | | ask. A Havanese breeder should have no problem in |
| years. Pet store employees cannot provide you with | | | | answering your questions as a pet store employee |
| the detailed information you need in order to properly | | | | would. |
| make the judgment call if that puppy is the right one | | | | Making the right decisions in the purchasing process |
| for you. | | | | can save you years of grief and thousands of dollars. |
| A knowledgeable Havanese breeder should have not | | | | The last thing you want is to have a puppy who is |
| only a passion for their furry friends but also a lot of | | | | smaller then you wanted or noisier then you wanted. |
| experience in breeding not just any dog, but the | | | | You also do not want stuck with vet bills that you |
| Havanese in particular. It is vital that you do not go | | | | weren’t expecting because no one informed |
| with a breeder that cannot give you a lot of | | | | you of any possible genetic issues that may arise |
| Havanese information. If you have never owned a | | | | with a certain breed. Basically, do not make this |
| Havanese puppy before, it cannot be stressed | | | | decision based on emotions. Take your time and |
| enough that you must talk with and buy from an | | | | think it all over before jumping in to buy a new |
| experienced and professional Havanese Breeders | | | | Havanese puppy. |
| instead of purchasing your puppy from a pet store. | | | | |