In writing about Havanese care, inevitably thoughts of Havanese owners turn to the thoughts of little paws pattering along the floor. Resist this temptation unless you are blessed with incredibly healthy, friendly dogs that meet the breed standard and a really big pocketbook. Although Havanese information suggests that because of their rarity, Havanese pups will be assured of a home, this is not always the case. Profit should never be a motive in Havanese breeding.

There are a lot of puppy mills out there still, sadly, and even Havanese are in such mills. These puppy mills supply pet stores. Never sell your pups to pet stores, as this supports puppy mills. Puppy mill Havanese puppies are usually very unhealthy, which puts a bad name on all Havanese breeders. It is your responsibility to provide Mom, Dad and pups with the best vet care possible AND to offer a warranty on your pups.
Both dog and bitch will have to be thoroughly vetted in order to be pronounced fit for Havanese breeding. They will have to pass variety of health tests demanded by the Havanese Club of America and the American Kennel Club to stamp out congenital defects. They will need certificates proving they do not carry congenital deafness, luxating patella, abnormal canine eye conditions, cardiac problems or hip or elbow dysplagia.

You need to know the pedigree of your Havanese breeding stock for at least three generations in order to legally sell the puppies as purebred Havanese. Ideally, you should show your potential Havanese breeding stock in order to make a name for your kennel and attract a waiting list for the pups. Your Havanese care for Mom to be includes increasing her nutrition, keeping her active and fit and giving her a puppy trim.
The act itself only takes a few minutes, and the pair should “lock” to ensure fertility. SomeHavanese breeding stock don’t have an idea of what to do, but if they can watch mating dogs, they’ll get the idea fast. The AKC has approved artificial insemination, which may be a more practical option and involve a lot less traveling. The procedure is done under surgery at a vet’s.

Most dogs know how to give birth and take care of puppies, and Havanese breeding bitches are no exception. They seem to have all the Havanese information already in their heads. They need regular vet check ups and should be fed a high protein diet to help the growing pups. Introduce a whelping box or corner of a room or the floor of a closet in a quiet room to let Mom know where to give birth. If Mom takes more than four hours to give birth to a pup, call the vet.

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