For any dog lover, having a healthy pup means the world. But what happens when your pup comes from a puppy broker who is unconcerned with the health issues that can plague a certain breed? Havanese puppies are quickly gaining in popularity around the world for both dog lovers and competitors alike. Havanese breeders are hard pressed to keep up with the demand for these loveable dogs, as the strict testing that pups must undergo to ensure they are healthy often leads to a wait of several months to a year or more for a healthy pup.

Due to the fact that the original genetic pool that the Havanese we now see was limited to a very small number of dogs (about eleven), there are a great many genetic health problems that a Havanese breeder must test their puppies for prior to making them available for sale. This often leads to a wait of several months or years to be able to fill just a single order for a healthy Havanese pup. Brokers bypass this step, and so often the dogs found in pet stores will not meet the exacting requirements for a healthy Havanese.

Since the Havanese is prone to several genetic health problems, there is a rather extensive testing process done by honest breeders to ensure only healthy pups are sold. Brokers do not follow this testing, and are only interested in supply and demand.

If the Havanese breeder you have chosen is honest, there will be quite a bit of documentation associated with this testing process. Make sure that you ask to see these papers, and be sure to check them out, either online on over the phone.

This includes any registration papers and medical testing certificate pertaining to the pup in question. If you have never had any dealings with the Havanese breeder you have chosen in the past, it is vital that you research any documentation you are given. Call the association that your breeder says the pup is registered with and be sure to call the veterinarian listed on the paperwork to verify that proper testing has been performed.

You would think that the high price of these sweet little pups would be enough to ensure that potential owners would check to see that their pups had properly tested and registered prior to sale. Unfortunately, so many dog lovers are in such a hurry to own one of these precious dogs that they have created an open market for puppy brokers who can meet demands faster than Havanese breeders can ? caring only for the money they can make, instead of the health of their dogs.

If you are unsure of how to choose a quality Havanese breeder, you should talk to your veterinarian, or to your local kennel club, and ask for a recommendation as to which Havanese breeder they hold in the highest regard.

Remember, these adorable little pups are going to provide you with a lifetime of love and affection and it is worth the wait to ensure that you have a properly tested, and properly registered dog.