Finding An Honest Havanese Breeder

The growing popularity of the Havanese dog has created an open market for fake Havanese breeders. These breeders take advantage of unsuspecting dog lovers by selling them dogs that are either unhealthy or not properly papered. It is imperative that potential dog buyers understand that to protect both themselves and their new pup, they absolutely must research any and all documentation given to them by a Havanese breeder.
There is a rising epidemic that Havanese lovers must now deal with when they are looking to acquire a new pup. Puppy brokers are a rare breed of dishonest Havanese breeder that care for little other than trying to churn out as many pups in a season as possible, in order to capitalize on the growing demand for these loveable little pups. A puppy broker will spend all of their time trying to hustle potential buyers into as fast a sale as possible, so that there is no time to ascertain whether or not they are lying about their pups' origin.

You can help to eliminate this rash of dishonest breeders by simply doing your research when you decide to buy a Havanese pup. Making certain that the Havanese breeder in question has a long history of happy customers, and making certain that you thoroughly research any documentation you are given is one of the surest ways to know whether your Havanese breeder is an honest one. There are many ways to do this, and we have attempted to show you the best ways to research your Havanese breeder here in this article.

There is much documentation that comes with a Havanese pup when you purchase one. There are registration papers from the organization where your new dog has had their lineage registered, as well as medical documentation to prove that the pup has undergone the necessary medical testing. Unfortunately, these papers are easily forged and a fake Havanese breeder will often include them with a dog, simply to make a sale. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make certain that yours are real.

It is important that you understand that proper registration organizations keep online databases that they make available to potential buyers of dogs, so that they can thoroughly research a puppy’s lineage. It is your responsibility to check these databases to ensure that your pup is coming from a registered set of dogs and that the parent dogs are actually registered to the Havanese breeder you are considering.

There are many other ways to tell whether or not the Havanese breeder you are considering is an honest one. The most important of which is whether or not you will be allowed to view the conditions in which the pup is to be born. A dishonest Havanese breeder will most likely come up with several different excuses as to why you cannot see their kennels. If this is the case, then you are most likely dealing with a puppy broker, and should find another Havanese breeder immediately.

Often, you will need to wait several months, or even a couple of years, to get the perfect Havanese pup. It is important to remember that these dogs are well worth the wait it may take to ensure that your pup is coming from an honest Havanese breeder. Havanese puppies are prone to certain genetic disorders, and fake breeders do not take the necessary steps to ensure healthy pups that will be able to enjoy a long and healthy life with their new owners.

Fiona Kellyhas a special affinity for the Havanese breed, and has made it their mission to show others the proper way to recognize an honest breeder. When one has the information necessary to tell the difference between fake and honest Havanese breeders, one can ensure they are getting a healthy pup. For Havanese information in general, and information on how to tell the difference between real and fake Havanese breeders, this article is a must read.

By Fiona Kelly
Published: 12/24/2007
 
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