Question for breeders

[Smithie86]

Same as Lisa and Carolina.

[Andaka]

Havanese are more high strung than a German Shepherd, and toy breeds are more fragile when young. Many breeders of toy or small breeds don't allow the pups to go home until 12 weeks or later.

[Lucy Dog]

Originally Posted by lhczth

My bitch goes visiting and people can see her when she is pregnant. I allow a few select friends to visit the pups, but puppy buyers (those that are getting a pup) are not allowed anything more than a peak until the are around 4-5 weeks.

I believe the breeders reasoning behind not allowing visitors while pregnant is because they don't want to stress out mom, at least the last couple weeks of the pregnancy.

Originally Posted by Andaka

Havanese are more high strung than a German Shepherd, and toy breeds are more fragile when young. Many breeders of toy or small breeds don't allow the pups to go home until 12 weeks or later.

Really... they're high strung? They're really cavalier people at heart, but the breed has so many health issues that they wanted to go another way. They've had at least one for the last 20+ years, so the havanese breed is new to them. They're still in the process of meeting and getting to know the breed before they actually get one. A couple friends have some and they wanted to visit some breeders.

They're a little older now (both in their 60's), so I'm not sure if high strung is going to be up their alley. They're one walk a day type dog owners with the rest being indoor time and I really don't know anything about the breed myself.

[robinhuerta]

I'm right there with Sue & Carolina.

[Lucy Dog]

From one of the breeders websites regarding visitors:

However, there are times when this is not practical. When a Renaissance Havanese is expecting, three weeks prior to the birth and up to when the puppies are eight weeks old, we close our home to visitors. This is for the health of the puppies and the comfort of the new mother. There is a danger of introducing diseases such as Parvo, which can be fatal to unvaccinated puppies. These diseases can be brought into our home on your shoes and clothing. You may not even be aware that you were exposed, the risk is increased if you have visited a Veterinary hospital, a pet store, an animal shelter or a kennel within the last six months.

[robinhuerta]

Their puppies......their rules.

[Lucy Dog]

Originally Posted by robinhuerta

Their puppies......their rules.

Yeah, that's what I told them (my parents). I said just go meet them when they're ok with visitors and talk to them about their next litter. They're not in a rush anyways.

There's another breeder that they've been going back and forth with. They also have very strict rules when they allow visitors, before and after the litter is born.

[onyx'girl]

As your parents are older, what about adopting a dog from a breeder that is retired from their program instead of a pup? My mom got a 5 month old mix small breed and he has been a bit too much for her with his energy. I wish she'd adopted an older dog that wasn't so hyped! He is dominately a terrier so digging, crittering is his thing.

I know this isn't the thread topic, but maybe the breeder has an older dog that would fit their lifestyle?

[Lucy Dog]

I think they're going to at least speak to some of these breeders about if they have any young adults available. I've mentioned this to them before, but I think my fathers pretty dead set on a puppy. My mom would more open to it though.

They've both always had dogs, so they wouldn't take a puppy in if they weren't ready for it. Their almost 11 year old cavalier died about 6 months ago. My moms the type of person who doesn't do anything without months and months and more months of researching every possible option first.

We'll see what happens though. Whatever they decide to do, I'm sure it will be a well thought out decision. Plus if worse comes to worse, I can always use another puppy.

[holland]

I like havanese(can't spell) they are really cute