Cahawba Havanese
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret S., the breeder behind Cahawba Havanese located in Birmingham, AL. Our Havanese excel in various performance venues and most importantly in their forever homes as beloved family members. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.
Q. & A. with Margaret
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Havanese while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others.What makes your program special?
Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Havanese will continue to thrive for generations to come. We are very selective about our breeding dogs. All of our dogs are fully healthy and genetically tested. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We truly love our puppies and know you will, too! We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a contract that provides the dog a life plan; if you are unable to keep your dog, we will take it back. The health guarantee covers up to 2 years for any inheritable conditions. Potential show puppies are more expensive. We do ask for a deposit. Payment due when the puppy is picked up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Margaret offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Margaret directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Margaret.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Birmingham, AL
643 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
640 miles away
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More about Margaret
Club memberships
Margaret is a member of Birmingham Kennel Club Southern Magnolia Havanese Club and Havanese Club of America.
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Margaret’s links
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cahawba Havanese meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cahawba Havanese reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Havanese.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Brucellosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
