Estelle's Havanese

Estelle W.

Breeder of Havanese

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Estelle W., the breeder behind Estelle's Havanese located in Bloomington, IL. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!

Q. & A. with Estelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After owning a couple Havanese, my husband and I realized we have to share this amazing breed with others.

  • What makes your program special?

    The puppies are raised in our home with their mom and dad. They are part of our family and play with our other dogs.

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

    Our puppies include black and white, black, and chocolate brindle. 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 Estelle

Estelle 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 $600 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Up-to-date on all vaccines and on prevention medications. Deposits are non-refundable but can be applied to a different pup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Estelle 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 Estelle 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 Estelle 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Bloomington, IL

    619 miles away · Estelle's location

  • Flexible meeting point

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

  • Meet at BMI airport

    615 miles away near Bloomington / Normal, IL

Puppy transport options

Estelle offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Estelle

  • Estelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Estelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Estelle’s links

Estelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Estelle's 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

Estelle's 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

Verified owner stories

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

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    Jamie O.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    We had a wonderful experience adopting our Havanese puppy, Mardi, from Estelle. She was excellent with communication and always flexible throughout the process. It was clear from the start that Estelle genuinely cares for her dogs and raises them with love and attention. Mardi came to us well-socialized, healthy, and full of personality. Overall, we highly recommend Estelle to anyone looking for a caring and responsible Havanese breeder.

    Colleen B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Estelle was the best to work with! She was very responsive and very knowledgeable about Havanese. She updated me frequently about my new pup and any questions I had, she answered in great depth! This is my first dog and Estelle made the transition so easy for me! I highly recommend her to any first time or veteran owners who are looking for a Havanese!

    Letha S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Estelle was wonderful from the first time we spoke. We have had our sweet Maggie May for almost a year now and Estelle continues to be super. I can text her with any questions and she is always super supportive. Highly recommend getting a Havanese from Estelle’s Havanese.

  • Ryan R.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    We could not have been happier with our experience and would recommend Estelle to anyone in search of a Havanese. From the moment we were in touch, Estelle went above and beyond to ensure everything was clearly explained and communicated. She even sent frequent pics and vids of our pup throughout the process to keep us updated and prepare us for taking him home. And of course, he is the sweetest, most cuddly pup ever, and we have truly enjoyed welcoming him as part of our family. Highly recommend Estelle!

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    Amanda W.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Estelle was so responsive and very knowledgeable about Havanese. Estelle is very friendly and you can always text her to ask questions. Havanese are truly amazing dogs. I’m so glad I found Estelle! I couldn’t be happier with Clover! I highly recommend Estelle!

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    Linda A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Estelle White is exceptional ! She supplied Elton’s ( my pups name) We continue to have conversations. My puppy is incredible, I have had him for 3 days but it feels like I have had him forever. He’s affectionate and playful. He is so attached to me. He had no problem acclimating to my home. I have an elevator and he has met many other dogs. When he is with others he is very calm. He is very smart and observant. Instead of a crate, I have a gate. He has a great amount of room. I left the longest yesterday. I returned after 2 and 1/2 hours. He wasn’t barking. I left the television on for company. I am thankful for Elton. He’s Perfect. Linda Aronson

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