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We have a very small breeding program consisting
of three female Havanese (Boo, Skipper and Tillie). Our dogs and puppies live
with us in our home along with our cats, birds and Siberian Huskies.
Our Havanese females are health checked before breeding. These tests
include CERF, BAER, patellas and hips. The sires belong to another
reputable Havanese breeder. Pedigrees, photos and health tests of the sires are
available. |
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One part of our breeding program that is unique
to us is the intensive early socialization that we provide in order to take
advantage of critical periods in the puppy’s neurological development.
This method has been proven to produce dogs that can adapt to new
situations and withstands stress more easily. They usually possess
superior problem solving ability and are more emotionally balanced than
puppies not exposed to such early stimuli. |
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We also allow the dam to wean the puppies at her
own pace and she and the puppies determine when nursing stops. This
extended time with the dam provides the puppies with the opportunity to
learn impulse control and teaches them the importance of “reading”
another dog for cues before leaping into a potentially dangerous or
unwanted situation. This in turn translates into a puppy that is used
to receiving a correction for unwanted behavior and is an easier dog to
train. |
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All our puppies are temperament tested at 49
days (7 weeks) of age. This is done to determine how well the puppy
will fit into its future pack (human family). For example, a puppy that
is very timid would not be the best choice for a family with young
boisterous children, or a puppy who scores high in independence may not
be a good choice for a first time dog owner who may not be familiar with
training techniques to keep the dog obedient. |
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Puppies are ready to go to their new homes at 10
weeks of age. There is a natural fear/avoidance period that occurs
between 8 and 10 weeks of age and it is critical not to subject puppies
to highly stressful experiences during that time. This includes the
great disruption of separation from the dam and siblings. By 10 weeks
of age, the puppies are weaned, well socialized, partially crate trained,
and can walk on a leash. Litter box (potty) training will have been initiated and
although there are bound to be some accidents, the puppies will be used
to the concept of having a designated place to eliminate. We use
the Second Nature system by Purina to train the puppies to use a litter
box. This is great during a storm, in the night, or whenever you
can't be immediately available to take your puppy outside. Puppies
will also be doggie door trained. |
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All puppies are up to date on immunizations,
have been wormed and vet checked. Each puppy goes home with a puppy
packet, which includes pedigree information, baby pictures, training
tips and a starter pack of food that the puppy was weaned to. |
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All puppies bred by Lancaster’s of Gold Canyon come with a Health
GUARANTEE and lifetime support. |
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