 R'
Gang Havanese
Breeding Program
Every R'Gang Havanese breeding is chosen from the standpoint of
bettering the breed and providing the healthiest companions. Only AKC Champion
Havanese bloodlines are used in our breeding program. Every dog is thoroughly
health tested and certified.
At R'Gang Havanese, no dog is ever considered for breeding if it is known
to be affected with or a carrier of juvenile cataracts, PRA, heart disease
or any other condition that may affect the health of your puppy. In addition,
both parents are extensively screened for healthy hips, elbows, patellas (kneecaps),
legg-calve-perthes, hearing, cardiac, and thyroid. If either parent even once
produces an affected offspring, both parents are immediately removed from
our breeding program, spayed or neutered, and retired to a pet home. All
of their offspring are also spayed or neutered. These Havanese continue
to be loved and cared for as much as any of our dogs, but they are simply
not allowed to reproduce.
 CERF
Health Certification.
Havanese are a fairly under-exploited
breed, and as such have very few inherited health issues.
Of these, the most common one is juvenile cataracts. One of our primary breeding
goals is focused on providing you with happy, healthy Havanese that has the
best chance of not inheriting juvenile cataracts.
Every dog in the R'Gang breeding program
is examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist to rule out known or suspected
hereditary eye disease. The CERF (Canine Eye Research Foundation) exam is done
annually until the dog reaches the age of eight years, at which time he or
she is retired from our breeding program.
When
a dog passes the CERF exam, a certification number
is issued to the dog. That number is only good for one year, so the CERF exam
must be done on a yearly basis. If at any time an eye disorder is detected
and confirmed, the dog is immediately retired from our breeding
program and placed into a pet home. Every attempt is made to notify owners
of offspring, especially if those offspring are slated for breeding.
 Record
Keeping.
R'Gang Havanese keeps thorough records
of individual puppies, litters, breedings, pedigrees and sales as specified
by the American Kennel Club, and abides by American Kennel Club rules and regulations
in all related activities.
Our contracts are specific with all conditions agreed upon between
buyer and breeder/seller clearly stated. Every contract includes
a stipulation that R'Gang Havanese be notified if the you are unable to
keep your Havanese. R'Gang Havanese will gladly take back or help re-home any
dog we sell, regardless of the reason or circumstances.
We request that owners of our puppies advise us if any hereditary diseases
or conditions arise.
 Conditions do apply...
R'Gang Havanese is concerned with the proper placement of each Havanese
puppy, with both pet and show potential. We conduct a thorough
interview of prospective buyers to insure they are capable of providing a loving
home and proper care. We never, ever sell dogs to pet dealers, pet stores,
pet wholesalers, or pet brokers.
This website is offered for informative purposes only and does not form
a contract of any kind. As such, any information contained herein
is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
Jane Falkenstein, All rights reserved.
|
