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In 2001, my daughter, Sarah, who helped me with my
Bichons, became interested in the Bichon Havanese.
She researched the breed, then told me about these
delightful little "silk" dogs. I liked the fact that they
are cousins to my Bichons. They are a fun breed of dog
that not only loves to play and please you, but they love
to sit in your lap. Plus, they come in Colors!

In 2002, after having raised Bichon Frise since 1987,
I decided to add some "color" to my life. Sarah
researched the breed, but I was the one who
purchased the puppy!

I purchased my first Havanese puppy from June
Hartzog. I did not want a black dog. I wanted "color."
One day while sitting on June's deck, I noticed that the
"black" puppy that I was supposed to take home had a
"red tinge" in her coat. I thought the puppy was iron
deficient. June said, "Oh, the red means the puppy is
going to turn silver." The Lord knew I did not want a
black dog! I named my "black" puppy, Ebony, because
ebony is a silvery black color. My puppy, Ebony, who is
now a grown-up Champion is a beautiful black, blue and
silver dog.

I bought another Havanese puppy from June. Her
name is Patches. She is Gold Sable Irish Pied. June and
I went to dog shows together. June finished Ebony to
her Championship in the Bred By Exhibitor Class and I
finished Patches to her Championship in the Puppy Class.

Both Ebony and Patches have a puppy that is getting
ready for the Show Ring. Ebony and Patches have their
"Chic" numbers. This means they are OFA for hips,
OFA for knees, CERFed yearly, and BAER tested
normal for hearing.

We are as committed to breeding the Havanese for
quality, health, temperament and the Show Standard as
we are for our Bichon Frise. I am a member of the
Havanese Club of America.