PNW Havanese

10/23/2025

I could watch them sleep forever.

10/23/2025

Liberty just enjoying the fall weather between the rains.

10/21/2025

Ruby’s puppies are all eating so well and getting plump. I can’t believe it was less than 2 weeks ago that they were small enough to fit in mom’s tummy.

10/21/2025

Getting a puppy isn’t easy but it’s so worth it in the long run. We do our best to raise our puppies on a curriculum, expose them to new sights and sounds, start the potty training and crate training and do what we can to start them off right so you have a confident curious puppy ready to continue learning but you have to be ready to continue the training and socializing. Also be ready for them to make mistakes and just be a baby puppy.

Every breeder knows this moment that little buzz on your phone a few days after a puppy goes home.

The message starts sweet:
“We love him, but…”

And you already know what’s coming next. But he barks. But he nips. But he cries at night. But he’s just “a lot.”

And it breaks your heart a little, because what they’re describing isn’t a “problem.”

It’s a puppy.

A baby learning the world outside their mom and littermates. They’re confused, overstimulated, excited, and scared sometimes all at once. That’s normal.

But people today want easy. They want the version they see online the one that sits calmly, never chews a shoe, and somehow knows “sit” by eight weeks.

They forget that behind every well-mannered dog is someone who put in the work the patience, the boundaries, the grace.

When someone says, “He’s adorable, but I don’t think we’re a good fit,”

what they often mean is: I wanted the love without the learning curve.

Even the most beautifully raised puppies don’t come pre-programmed. They come ready to grow with you. To learn your rhythms, your tone, your energy. They don’t need perfection they need patience.

Some people confuse an easy puppy with a good one. But the truth is, every puppy is good they’re just new.
And new things are messy before they’re magical.

As breeders, we see it all. We comfort the ones who come back scared, unsure, wondering what they did wrong. We remind them softly: “You didn’t do anything wrong, baby.”

Because it’s never their fault that someone wasn’t ready for the hard parts that make the best parts possible.

Raising a puppy isn’t instant. It’s sleepless nights, puddles on the floor, little teeth on fingers and the sweetest bond you’ll ever build.

A puppy isn’t a project, or a phase, or something to “try.”

It’s a commitment. A piece of your heart on four legs.

If you’re not ready for the messy parts of puppyhood, that’s okay just wait until you can give your whole heart.

Because these little souls deserve nothing less.

10/17/2025

Ruby’s puppies were born last week. They were a few days early but everyone is eating, growing and doing really well. She had 4 boys and 3 girls. So many colors. We bred a red to a red sable and got cream, red sable, black & white, tricolor. Genetics are crazy. These puppies need names. Give me your best fall themed names.

10/15/2025

Are Havanese good with kids? We think so. They might be considered a “toy breed” but they are sturdy, playful, tough little dogs. They are great with kids but it’s always good to supervise interactions with small children and make sure children of all ages are taught how to be gentle and respectful.

10/07/2025

Ruby is less than a week away from having her puppies so of course we had to do a quick maternity photo shoot after she got her prenatal haircut. She was less than enthusiastic about the photo shoot. Right now she’s just thinking about eating, sleeping and snuggling. A week before delivery we shave mom. It makes it so much easier on mom and puppies when the coat is short and we aren’t worrying about mats and brushing her out every day. We also have to keep the nursery warm for the newborn puppies which makes mom a little hot. We do whatever we can to make our moms as comfortable as possible.

10/06/2025

Another puppy update. I love it when the right puppy finds the right home. This wonderful family wanted a higher energy playful puppy that could keep up with them and their dogs and it sounds like Arlo, formerly Chase from the Paw Patrol litter, is fitting in perfectly. I also love it when all the hard work we put into raising these puppies and starting them off right with socializing, crate training and potty training pays off and makes the transition that much easier.

10/05/2025

Update from the handsome Rubble, now Gus, from the Paw Patrol litter: “We made it home and he went potty outside, ate some dinner and is now crashing in the playpen. The cats are very interested in him. Settling right in! … He’s such a sweet boy! Thank you again for helping bring him into our lives. 🥰”

09/30/2025

Ms Liberty did fantastic on her car ride this morning. Such a little sweetie.

09/29/2025

And that’s a wrap. The last couple puppies went to their new homes. There is only one puppy left who will be staying with us to be a potential future mama. We will continue to watch her grow and develop over the next few months to see if she meets our high standards. Which means we might be needing a future guardian home for her. You must live within 1 1/2 hour drive from Silverton. There is more info on being a Guardian on our website. Can you guess which puppy we are keeping?

05/05/2025

Last week we introduced crates. The puppies instantly took to them and started piling in. They enjoy playing the game of seeing how many puppies can fit in a crate. Unfortunately one puppy lost and eventually fell out 🤣