Anyone hear of Camelot Havanese?

[millermusick]

I have two Havanese puppies from Jay: Lexi (Oct 2008) and Jasper (April 2011). I couldn't be more happier with the dogs or with Jay. Jay is very knowledgeable of the breed and is willing to assist you in any way. I think the takeaway from this thread is that before buying from a breeder, you must visit them personally to get a feel on their breeding methods and their passion for the Havanese breed. Breeders either breed for money or for passion, and Jay is definitely the latter. I know this by working with Jay through two puppies, and not from giving my opinion based on another member's post. Give Jay a call or visit his house, and you'll find out exactly what I mean.

[BennyBoy]

Originally Posted by krandall

It sounds like he really cares about his dogs... I just don't agree with some of what he does. (and doesn't do)

I think that sometimes (in my case) people just want a family dog - not a perfect dog, not a show dog, but a family dog.

We do the best we can researching the type of dog we want, which helps us settle on a breed, but at the end of the day, we just want a healthy pup to add to the family.

As long as a breeder is kind and treats the dogs well, that's all I care about. Cost is also a consideration - with three kids, I am not willing to spend $2000-$3000 on a dog plus travel expenses to go get a dog. No way.

Benny does not have papers and for all I know, his mother was bred with a cow (he came from a farm and is spotted like a cow, so that's our theory LOL), but we love him and wouldn't trade him for the best bred, champion Havanese out there. Unless, of course, there is a breeder breeding Havanese that don't pee and poop... in that case, sign me up.

[Missy]

I have no opinion on this breeder and have not even looked at the site. I just want to say (from experience) you will pay as much for a puppy from a breeder who does all the testing as one who doesn't. I love my dogs...they are not perfect. but things have come up through the years... health wise and in terms of temperment. Because of this forum, I have met wonderful dogs from the cream of the crop breeders as well pups like mine...jasper is from an almost puppy mill, and Cash is from a good intentioned hobby breeder. The dogs I have met from the truly reputable breeders are just more sound. If/when I do it again, I would certainly spend the small difference in cost to get on a list and get a puppy from someone who does all the health testing, and most importantly truly socializes the puppies.

[kimric]

I have 2 Havs from Jay and have recommended him to many! My Duke is 5 years old and the reason I fell in love with this breed! We got our "CeCe" a brown and white Hav from him 2 years ago! Absolutely No health problems with our pups or the many we know who have recommended him! I live in e Pittsburgh area and would highly recommend him!