Puppies
 Now accepting applications for our upcoming 2012 litters!
We are planning two very special litters for 2012. Our champion male, Peluito's Mi Rayo Del Sol At Aviva (see Rayo's page) will be bred to our two fully health-tested beauties, Ruby and Starla. I expect that puppies will be available to go to their homes in September. Keep in mind that it is not too soon to express interest in a puppy from Aviva Havanese as my puppies are spoken for well in advance. Please email me or call me if you would like me to send you an application. Pictured below are some of the puppies Rayo previously produced with a beautiful girl owned by my dear friends at McGuire's Lovable Havanese.
About my puppies:
A puppy from Aviva Havanese is raised in my home where it receives daily handling and socialization experiences. My puppies' lives begin in a clean and warm whelping box situated next to my bed. During the first few weeks, my puppies receive care from their mother and appropriate, regular handling from me to help them become the most capable, well-adjusted puppies possible. At 3 - 4 weeks, puppies are moved to a pen in the family room and begin eating a high quality solid food. Their pen is set up to provide lots of different experiences - pads to go potty on, toys that make noise, toys for tug-of-war, and toys for chewing. The pen also has a travel crate with the door removed so they may wander in and out. My puppies are handled many times during the day and when ready - they will venture out of the pen to explore my family room and play with my adult dogs. Pups will also be taken outside to experience grass and begin the housebreaking process. As the breeder, my goal is to produce well-socialized puppies who will easily adjust to their new homes.
About the parents of my puppies:
Health testing: An Aviva Havanese puppy comes from two beautiful parents who are fully health tested (results are registered with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). At minimum, the parents have passed the tests required for a CHIC number and which are recommended by the Havanese Club of America. This includes CERF (eyes), Baer test (hearing), patellas, and hips. All of my dogs have had their hearts OFA-certified as free of congenital heart defects. My dogs are free of chondrodysplasia (bowing of the legs). They also have correct scissors bites with full dentition. My dogs have also had blood panels run to rule out kidney, thyroid, or liver dysfunction.
Important Family Members: The parents of my puppies live freely in the house and are first and foremost, my beloved pets! They do not live out their daily lives confined in crates or kennels. They follow me from room to room, lounge on my furniture, and play outside whenever they want. My dogs have active lives: They go to conformation classes and dog shows. Most of my dogs have completed their championships or are being shown. I take all of my dogs through obedience classes so that they can become better dogs. One of my dogs (Inky) is a therapy dog for a local hospice. Each dog is groomed on a regular basis. My "furkids" have an abundance of toys, a high quality diet, and they go for walks in the neighborhood. At the end of the day, they all have a place on my bed.
Adopting a puppy from Aviva Havanese:
Application Process: Write or call me for an application which I will send to you via email. After your application is reviewed and approved, I place puppies on a first-come, first-serve basis according to the date of your application. I prefer to place my puppies in loving companion homes where I know they will be loved and have an exceptional quality of life. I have no problem placing a show quality puppy in a companion home on a spay neuter contract. Knowing that a puppy has a wonderful quality of life is far more important to me than achievement of a championship.
Show/breeding prospects: I evaluate my puppies at 8 weeks for structure, temperament, and show potential. I may hold out a puppy for a longer evaluation period. If you are interested in acquiring a show prospect puppy from Aviva Havanese, please consider my policies:
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I am opposed to placing my pups in a home where they will be crated for long periods of time during the day or where their primary function will be for breeding. Dogs are not hamsters and therefore are not meant to live their lives in cages. You must provide an environment for the puppy that is considerate of their need for space, activity, and companionship throughout the day.
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Show puppies must be treated as beloved pets first and foremost. Havanese are very social animals who thrive on close relationships with their people and the other pets in the family. It is the buyer's responsibility to continue the socialization process by learning about puppy training, including the puppy in their daily family activities, and socializing the puppy to other people and dogs.
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Show prospect puppies must be shown in AKC conformation shows and are sold on a co-ownership contract. This requirement should not be taken lightly since it can be difficult and expensive to complete a championship, particularly for the novice. Expenses include training classes fees, show fees, special grooming products and equipment, travel expenses, and possibly professional handling fees. Expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
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I make no exceptions for the above conditions. With all my heart, I believe that every dog deserves a GREAT HOME right from the start. As the breeder of my puppies, it is my responsbility to ensure that all of my puppies go to excellent homes. I take this responsibility very seriously.
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If you are interested in a show prospect puppy and are able to agree to the above terms, then I will be happy to discuss a show prospect puppy with you.
Email: avivahavanese@gmail.com Phone: 661-338-2627
So you think you want a Havanese puppy?
Puppies are wonderful, but please consider .....
Havanese puppies (like all other puppies) take love, work, patience, and your time. If you have all of the above in abundant supply, then you will find the job of raising a puppy much easier. A consistent housebreaking schedule, lots of play and snuggle time with the family, training and socialization experiences outside the home, and regular grooming - these are just a few of the things you will need to provide for your Havanese if he is to become a well-adjusted dog. Havanese are called "velcro dogs" for a very good reason. Once owned by a Havanese, you will never be alone again.... A Havanese will want to be with you at all times. Havanese are bred to be companions, therefore they need a lot of attention from their owners. This is not a dog that can be left alone for long periods of time. Having a canine buddy at home can ease the loneliness a Havanese experiences when you are away. Before you consider adopting a Havanese puppy, please visit the website for the Havanese Club of America at www.havanese.org and read the important puppy buyers information. Be an informed buyer before you choose this breed!
Are you thinking about buying your Havanese puppy from a pet store or broker? Please do not do this! Pet stores acquire puppies from large scale breeding operations with inhumane conditions. Adopting your puppy from a reputable hobby breeder can take time and patience, but don't give up! When you decide to settle for less than a good breeder, you are supporting PUPPY MILLS and keeping them in business!
Also, consider adopting a rescued Havanese!
Visit the website for Havanese Rescue, Inc.
http://www.havaneserescue.com/
View the HRI video "World" here
Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost, or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all thy mercy and pity and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful." - Albert Schweitzer
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