Delightful Havanese

Mari A.

Breeder of Havanese

  • Sugar Land, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Mari A., the breeder behind Delightful Havanese located in Sugar Land, TX. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our pups. We love what we do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of our puppies shine!

Q. & A. with Mari

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Mari

Mari 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 a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes AKC limited registration and one year health guarantee. Nonrefundable deposit to reserve a puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

Mari 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 Mari 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 Mari 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mari.

Breeder's location

Meet in Sugar Land, TX

1221 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

1191 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Mari can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Mari

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Royal Canin Crown Breeder.

  • Mari has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Mari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Mari’s links

Mari is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Delightful 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Delightful 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Mari to bring home their puppies.

  • Alexis M.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Mari made everything quick and easy and smooth. Had no issues on either end!! Will be recommending her to everyone <3

    Elizabeth R.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Buying my puppy was a very wonderful experience. When we left, Mari gave him a blanket and a toy with his mother sent on it, also a bag of puppy food. He had his mom’ scent and food he was used to, which made his adjustment easier.

    Sharon K.

    Verified owner · June 2024

      • +4

    We loved getting our puppy from Mari. She was so kind and let us come visit him a couple of weeks before we picked him up. She even kept him a little bit longer for us to accommodate our travel plans. Our puppy has been so sweet with the calmest temperament. He loves to play and sleep. He’s been a wonderful addition to our family!

  • Cynthia L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Mari was wonderful and communicated well even when she was out of the country! We received information and pictures from her family while she was gone. A very positive experience and we have the most sweetest dog that we love! His personality is the best, he’s so much fun and training well.

    Beverly D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    We had a wonderful experience recently with Mari. She’s obviously a selective and attentive breeder, as our puppy is healthy, has already adapted to our lifestyle (sleeps through the night in his kennel without a peep of objection), and cooperates readily with potty training. He’s truly a bundle of joy and fun!

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    Valerie S.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    I recently got a beautiful Havanese puppy from Mari at Delightful Havanese, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. Mari was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions promptly and even offering to FaceTime to ease my concerns since I had been scammed in the past. Throughout the process, she provided regular picture updates and sent over all the vet records. The pickup was flexible, and Mari generously included a blanket and toy with the mom’s scent to help the transition. Our puppy just had her second vet appointment and is healthy, happy, and has a sweet and calm demeanor. I highly recommend Mari to anyone looking for a Havanese.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.