| These are our Foo-Foo Dogs (Havanese) They are an outstanding small dog breed. They are like a big dog in a small dog body. Morgan wanted to get a small lap dog, but Bernie said there was no way we were getting any small ankle biters (a.k.a. yappers to him), so we asked him if we were able to find a small breed that was similar to a large breed dog personality, could we get it, and he said yes (only because he truly thought there was not such a breed). So we researched every single breed that AKC registers, and came up with the Havanese breed. And they are awesome! Very loving, happy, tolerable, adaptable, intelligent dogs -- and they really do adapt to whatever your lifestyle is -- if you are very active and on the go, they are happy to get in the car and go, go, go with you. And on the other hand, if you prefer to have a nice, calm dog to hang out with in the recliner, they are happy to sit with you for hours on end. They make wonderful family dogs and single person companion dogs. They do not shed, and are also hypo allergenic, so they are great for people with dog allergies. They do, however, require a lot of grooming/brushing, but if you do not plan to show the dog, it is easiest to keep them in a short "puppy cut" which would require a haircut every 2-3 months. The most important thing about raising a Havanese is to realize THEY WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU. As with any dog, they do not like being left alone for long periods of time. They will follow you around the house like a shadow just to be close to you. Extremely loyal and loving. |
| "RORY" |
| "JOVAHNA" |
| SHOW-N-TELL AT GILMAN ELEMENTARY PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSES These were some Havanese puppies that we took to school on "101 Dalmations Day" to show the kids |
| 4th of July Parade 2006 |
| JoVahna and Morgan's 1st Show Ribbon - a 2nd Place at the Fun Match for Puppies held at the Marshfield Area Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show Aug. 19-20 |
| "VIVIAN" |
| Vivian after her puppy cut (home haircut) |
| JoVahna after her puppy cut Notice how the undercoat is more bleached out. She still has different colored highlights, but her coat is now much lighter than her original long-hair coat. This is typical for the Havanese breed. Most colors, except for black and white, will have a more faded undercoat -- something to be aware of when making your decision on which colored puppy to choose, especially if you plan to keep them in a short puppy. |
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