Early Beginnings

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OK, so it all dates back to a family reunion umpteen years ago. One of those thrice-removed cousins came up from the U.S. with two of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen, a Cuban companion toy breed. I was told they were good with children, and being non-shedding and non-allergenic was a great bonus! She called them Havanese (to which I responded Have-A-WHAT?), and I instantly decided I had to have a have-a-nese. Now, I may have been a bit over-interested. Maybe I asked too many questions... Whatever the reason, our American cuz hid her beauties in her motor home for the rest of the weekend, leaving me without a contact name or number.

Flip forward a few years to the home of a friend when she brought home, yup, you guessed it, a heart-stealing Havanese puppy. I was hooked! 

After the tragic death of our 18-year-old son Sean, we were encouraged to take on a breeder's role. A family conference decided on the name Seantiago, and what began as a therapeutic adventure evolved into a new lifestyle! What can I say? Our family has gone to the dogs!

Over the years, we have been proud to produce many champions, including our gorgeous champagne male Zorro.

I almost forgot! There was another family reunion several years ago, and we took our beautiful Havanese dogs with us. Did we hide them in a motor home? No way! They ran, played, snuggled, and enjoyed themselves almost as much as everyone enjoyed them. But why not? They are part of the family!

Gail & Frank Dame

in Beautiful British Columbia