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Introduce yourself part 3!

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Seems there are so many new members! Decided to start a new introduce yourself thread. Please post pictures!

Hi,
I am Linda. I live outside of Philadelphia. I have 3 wonderful havanese.

Bella almost 8 years old. The smallest full grown Hav I have ever met. She thinks she's a cat.

Fred almost 7 yrs old. I should have named him trouble or grump. He is the grumpiest havanese I have ever met. He is like the canine version of Archie Bunker. Just look how mean he looks:). He wouldn't hurt a fly though.

Scudder almost 6 years old. He is the most easy going, mild manner dog. I call him the mayor!
 

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Laci'sMom

Hi, everyone. I have had my Hav since Sept 1, 2012. She was born May 15, 2012. I love her to death...We live in Rogers,Arkansas.:) would love to hear from anyone close or far away...anything I can learn is a plus. My Laci likes my husband, but sometimes she just starts barking at him, and won't let him touch her. When this started..I would pick her up and give her to him. She learned this...and started not letting me pick her up to give to him. Then he started giving her peanut butter from his finger, then she would let him pet her. She is making great progress, I think. Would like everyone's suggestions.
 
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I've posted in a few places, but didn't see the introductions till now. I adopted Misty 2 weeks ago, who I think is part Havanese, maybe part Shih Tzu also. She is a rescue, so not really sure- but she has many of the traits of a Havanese. I ran a wisdom panel on my other dog Lily, and it came back that she also has Havanese in her- but not sure how accurate that is. However, it is easy to see some Havanese traits in her too. It is a great breed and would love to own a purebred someday.

Glad to be part of a forum that supports responsible breeding. I volunteer in dog rescue now, but grew up in a family of hobby breeders so I understand the importance of educating people about responsible breeding. Would love to see the day when there is no need for dog rescues...and responsible breeding is an important component of building that future.

Very busy in my personal life now, but would like to get involved with HRI in the future.

Misty had to be shaved because she was so badly matted, but I posted some pics of her. Can't wait to see that coat grow out! I groom my dogs myself, so I will be looking for tips on grooming her as her coat grows out. I changed her name from Nikita to Misty, but can't figure out how to change the user name.

She is a wonderful little dog and has the sweetest personality. A little smartie too- she learned to use the doggy door right away and has adapted so well...it's like she's always been here. Just love this little girl!
 

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Welcome! Glad you were able to give Misty a great home!

I do my own grooming too. I met a girl who worked in a grooming shop all through college. She had four poodles and did an awesome job on them. In a couple months, she is going to teach me how to groom my guys. I have trouble with their legs and tummy. I will be sure to start I thread with any tips I learn!
 
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:peep:I've seen some unfamiliar names on the list that haven't introduced themselves, don't be shy.
 
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Welcome welcome what a darling. Love her coloring. More pics are always appreciated.
 
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Nina came to live with us mid August. She is now 7 months old. Nina is our only dog and joins a house full of kids, a herd of goats, and 2 parakeets. In the past we have always had large dogs, a golden retriever and a Sharpei. Mid summer I decided I wanted a small lap dog for me. I looked at several breeds and decided on a Maltese because I have a son and daughter that have allergies. I was already in contact with several people that were looking to rehome their Maltese or Maltipooh. One in particular I liked because she was older, 3 yrs, but she barked at birds and we have parakeets. Now ofcourse you realize I ended up with a Havanese. One of my friends used to own one of those mobile dog grooming vans. I asked her what she thought would be a good breed or dog for my family since she knew both us and lots of dogs. She came back with an enthusiastic vote for Havanese since she has friends that have a Havanese. When I heard of a lighter colored smaller pup that was slightly older since the person originally getting her backed out I automatically felt a connection. DH must have thought she was the right one too because he drove me over there the same day to meet her and pick her up. It has been intensive having a puppy and sometimes I wished I could have found a younger but adult dog but in many other ways she fits so well that I can not imagine another dog.
 

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thanks Anna, she is a lucky dog for sure. Great pictures.
 
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Hi folks! So psyched to be part of the Havanese club. I live in Manhattan with my girlfriend and we just picked up our little guy Olive about 3 weeks ago. Due to Sandy we had to go to great lengths to go pick him up in Queens, but it was worth it. He is (for the most part) quiet and well behaved. I brought him to my dad's for Thanksgiving, where he met 10+ family members of all ages, as well as my dad's 120lb Newfie mix (they got along great!) and behaved like a prince. Does well in cars, trains, and busses thus far and I feel blessed to have him in our home!
 
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