Weatherford Havanese

11/05/2024

Keeping the faith for those who sacrificed that we could live in freedom. November 11- Rembrance Day

11/01/2024

Just wanted to share in congratulations to a terrific team. Last weekend at the Belleville and District Kennel Club, Chai (handled by junior handler- Tegan) got Winners Bitch x 2 and Reserve Winners x 1, for a total of four points towards her championship.
I had the pleasure of watching Tegan handle Chai and she does an amazing job of presenting her dog for the judge.
Thank you also to Judges Joanne Fernall, Susan Smith, and Anik Primeau.

Chai is:
Weatherford’s She’s My Cup of Tea at Alegria
Dam: GCHB Delsols Jazz it up at Weatherford
Sire: GCH Pocopayasos Frankly my Dear
Owned and loved by Melisa and Tegan Keevil

10/31/2024

Enjoy our Havanese Fanciers Club summer fall newsletter. Lots of information about grooming and maintaining your dog as well as updates on our national specialty

https://www.havanesefanciers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HFC-Newsletter-2024-09-summer-fall.pdf

10/29/2024

10/27/2024

Chico (Poppy/Charlie) is ready to Trick or Treat 👻 thanks to his owner Linda for sharing this photo. ❤️

10/27/2024

So proud of this team of Lindell and Luna for passing the Therapy Dogs Of Canada examination today.

This 1/2 day exam puts handler and dog through a series of 12 challenging temperment and obedience exercises.
https://tpoc.ca/dog-evaluation/

On completion of the evaluation handler and dog can begin work as a therapy dog in hospitals, nursing homes and high schools or universities.

Luna is WEATHERFORD’S TO THE MOON AND BACK

10/19/2024

Here's a great free video about pet grooming. It includes tips on line brushing your Havanese. https://leadingedgegroomingacademy.com/p/brushing-basics-rps?fbclid=IwY2xjawF__pNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW6GWR1JhipvChcQqJo_h_T9ILTQ0mLpzsffKY9ve5uyL_-trhA61ezKtA_aem_vhNWt1CIm0XqDsW6cKzF6g

All about Top Cat

10/12/2024

Charlie says he’s ready for dinner! Lol.

Wishing Happy Thanksgiving to all our puppy families and friends. May your day be filled with joyful times with those you hold dear to your heart.

09/25/2024

The breed has existed in Cuba, the country of origin, since the 1800s. The Bichon Havanese, as it is called in Cuba, is the National dog of Cuba and its only native breed.

In her book Bichon Havanese, Cuban breed authority, Zoila Portuondo Guerra, states that Havanese descend from an earlier breed called the Blanquito de la Habana, also known as the Havana Silk Dog. She further states that the breed goes back to Spanish water dogs and Bichon-type lapdogs, although other Spanish dogs of similar type may have played a role in their development.🐾

https://showsightmagazine.com/havanese-history-origins/

09/22/2024

Congratulations to Melissa Keevil and Sasi.

This “Charlie” baby is rocking the ring in Sudbury. Bred by Melissa Keevil and expertly handled by Jamie Larkman Sasi won Group 1, Group 3, BPIG and multiple BOB’s. She earned all her Grand Championship in 2 weekends and now only needs 2 points as an adult to finish her title.

Sasi’s Sire is our “Charlie” GCH Moonbeam’s Citylights at Weatherford and her Dam is Mellisa’s “Luna” Sonrisas Lunar Eclipse at Alegria Havanese NS NTD

I’m so excited to see what the future holds for this pretty girl.

09/10/2024

It was a very busy weekend at the Oakville District Kennel Club. We participated in 3 all breed shows and 3 specialities ( National, Regional and limited breed) with entries between 30-40 beautiful Havanese in each show. It was an exhausting weekend but so nice to connect to havanese fanciers from all over Canada. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to the many volunteers who made this weekend happen.

Some of our brags from the weekend:

Holly (BBPIS CH Weatherford's n Manninglee's Holly Jolly) won Select Bitch and Best Puppy in Breed in two Oakville all breed shows.

Saran (BPIS GCH That's A Wrap) won Award of Merit at the Regional Specialty Show

Chai (Weatherford's She's My Cup Of Tea At Alegria)- owned by Melissa Keevil won Reserve Winners Female at the Regional Specialty Show

I am also so proud of two of Charlie’s babies bred by Melissa Keevil

Floyd (CH Alegria's Dark Side of the Moon Floyd BBPISS BPISS) who won select dog and BPIB at the Oakville All-breed Show and Best Puppy in Show at the Dogs of America Specialty

Sasi (CH Sasi Moon Rising BBPISS BPISS) HFC-National Specialty Best Puppy

09/05/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/2V3pcVpgcjd5z2rw/?mibextid=UalRPS

09/05/2024

Holly’s gearing up for the Oakville Speciality Shows with her autumn photo shoot.

Holly is
BBPIS CH Weatherford's n Manninglee's Holly Jolly

Sire: Charlie (GCH Moonbeam's City Lights at Weatherford)

Dam: Sadie (CH Weatherford’s Go For Gold at Delsol’s) Sadie is a Poppy granddaughter owned and loved by Janet Manning and Margaret Wardle