Picosa Havanese - Minnesota Havanese breeder of show dogs and pets.

A Minnesota Havanese breeder of show quality Havanese and pet Havanese, located in the Minneapolis St. Paul suburbs of Minnesota. Health, temperment and type are a priority.

The Havanese originated in Cuba and was once known as the Havana Silk Dog. Today's Havanese descended from the now extinct Havana Silk Dog or Bichon Havanias. As natural show offs and clowns, they are often the center of attention. Havanese are one of the most lovable and intelligent of dogs. They thrive on human companionship, are extremely affectionate, and are excellent with children.

Havanese breeder minnesota godiva About Us
I have been involved in showing, training and breeding dogs in Minnesota since 1995 I'm a member of the Havanese Club of America, Havanese Rescue, Inc., The North Star Toy Dog Club, and a founding member and current Vice-President of the North Star Havanese Club located in Minnesota. If you are interested in joining a local Havanese Club, please visit the North Star Havanese Club website.

Our Philosophies
The focus of my breeding program is to produce well structured, healthy, happy, self-confident dogs which closely adhere to the breed standard for the Havanese. It is my policy to only breed dogs that have achieved their AKC breed championship and have been carefully screened for any hereditary diseases.

Winnie Havanese My Havanese are raised in my home and are treated as members of the family. They are companions first and show dogs second. I do not have a kennel where they are housed without attention or keep them in a separate room in the house. My dogs and puppies romp and play in a large secured fenced yard, chase around the house and sleep in bed with me at night. If they are not playing, my dogs and puppies are often seen cuddled up on someone’s lap or napping on the couch.

Puppies are also raised in my home where they are socialized both individually and with well socialized children of various ages, adults, and adult dog. By doing this, the puppies accept handlings, noises, and distractions which eases the puppies transition to their new homes.

All pet puppies are sold on a non-breeding contract and must be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age. All my puppies come with a 4 year written health guarantee, an unconditional 30 day trial period, 4 generation pedigree, a handbook for new owners, and health records.

We have received very positive feedback regarding our application questionnaire and the content of our new owners handbook. In fact, the Havanese Club Of America and other local breeders have adapted either one or both for their own use and have promoted them as excellent examples of the information that should be provided to new puppy buyers! What a nice complement! As they say "imitation is the best form of flattery!" and we feel very flattered!

Havanese breeder Minnesota show dog Gabby Havanese Health
Havanese are known as a healthy long lived breed. Most remain active and youthful well into their teens. Although they have few hereditary diseases, problems do occur. For information on health issues in the breed, visit the Havanese Club of America.

My Havanese eyes are examined annually by a veterinary ophthalmologist, located in Minnesota, until the dog reaches the age of 7. All breedable dogs are then registered with CERF (Canine Eye Research Foundation) on an annual basis. All my puppies are BAER tested at the University of Minnesota by a veterinary audiologist to diagnose and rule out genetic deafness. All puppies, pet and show, will be sent home with a copy of the results of their baer test, signed by the Audiologist. All my breedable dogs are screened for hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, cardiac disease, and elbow dysplasia at 2 years of age. All test results are then registered with OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals).

Havanese show dogs minnesota I work with two other Havanese breeders located in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area of Minnesota, Deja Havanese and Jefe Havanese. We have the same philosophies and standards for raising, showing, breeding, and placing our dogs and puppies, therefore all of our Havaneses are placed off the same waiting list.

We offer monthly Open Houses where you can visit to see what the breed is like in a home environment. It is also a perfect opportunity for us to meet each other.

To download an application Click here or send me an e-mail requesting an application.

If you have any questions regarding our dogs and puppies, our pedigrees, upcoming breedings, puppy or adult dog availability or would like the date of our next Open House, please contact me at picosahavanese@msn.com.