Faithful Hearts Kennel

Heather W.

Breeder of Havapoos, Havanese, and Poodles

  • North Carolina
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Gideon

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Upcoming litters

Rojo
Leila

Expected Poodle litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 9, 2026
Ebony
Kit Kat

Expected Havapoo litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 21, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather W., the breeder behind Faithful Hearts Kennel located in North Carolina. We’re excited to be able to help others know the joy of owning these wonder breeds! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I purchased my first Toy Poodle 15 years ago. I want to share the joy I received from her with others by providing quality dogs and puppies for others to love and experience the same!

  • What makes your program special?

    Hours are spent socializing and early training to build confident, calm puppies! They go on car rides to pet friendly places, they love going on hikes and playing in my huge backyard. The parents are carefully screened for any health issues that could pass down to the puppies. Puppies are used to a variety of sights, sounds and smells to help them face the big world with confidence!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Poodle puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Havapoo puppies include chocolate and white, chocolate, white, cream, gold, black, and apricot. Havanese puppies include black and white, white, cream, gold, red, black, and fawn sable. Poodle puppies include apricot, black, blue, brown, cream, red, and silver. 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 Heather

Heather 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 $500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes, AKC registration, Gift bag with food, treats, toys, etc. Health guarantee, and the freedom to contact me with any concerns or questions after taking your new puppy home! The deposit is non-refundable but can be used towards a different puppy if necessary. Required to hold a puppy but I am open to a refund depending on the situation.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in North Carolina

4263 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

4269 miles away

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Meet in South Boston, VA

4235 miles away

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More about Heather

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, Royal Canin Crown Breeder.

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

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

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Faithful Hearts Kennel 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

All breeds

Poodle

Havapoo

Havanese

Parent health testing

Havanese

Havapoo

Miniature Poodle

Toy Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Faithful Hearts Kennel 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (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.

  • 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.

  • Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel

    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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Kelsey C.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Heather was professional, responsive, and super easy to work with. Most of all, I could tell right away that Heather raised Milo (and his parents and siblings) with so much love. He adjusted to his new home easily and is such a sweet and happy boy!

    Heather L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +4

    Heather was very responsive to all of my questions and was so easy to work with. Heather and her lovely family met me directly at the airport with our new toy poodle who we named Lola (nee Connie). Lola looked super clean, well groomed, and cared for. Heather provided me with all of the pup's paperwork, a blanket from mom, and a bag of food, goodies, and coupons. Lola was deemed a healthy little girl at her 1st vet appointment back home and we couldn't love her more. Thank you very much, Heather!

    Lucy B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Heather from Faithful Hearts Kennel & 'Good Dog' have been absolutely wonderful! The 'Good Dog' site is very user friendly & made the entire process hassle free! Heather at Faithful Hearts Kennel has been amazing! She kept us informed every step of the way! It was as if we were right next door. She sent us photos & updates from day one right up until we picked up our new lil furry family member Daisy! She even sent a photo of Daisy in the car on the way to meet us. Speaking of that, Heather came right to the airport for us which was unbelievably considerate & a huge help!! We were unable to take all the supplies back on the flight so Heather very kindly mailed it all to us!! Even since we've brought Daisy home Heather continues to be so generous with help & great advice 🐾!! I can't say enuf about Heather! She has been truly wonderful!! Heather is very compassionate & sincerely cares about seeing pet families come together 🐾💙!! Thank you Heather for everything you've done for us & for our lil Daisy girl 🐶💜!! Sincerely, Lu

  • Jackie R.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Heather was very responsive to all of my questions. She was very kind to my and my husbands situation reguarding the tragic loss of our beloved toy poodle Suzie-Q. Heather and her husband met us at an area we both agreed on prior to getting our new toy poodle puppy. Her new name is Lily. She is a top notch breeder of poodles. Lily is precious healthy happy and playful, very smart also. I would highly recommend her as a excellent breeder of poodles.

    Marlee L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I had a wonderful experience talking with Heather about getting my dog, Violet. She was incredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful throughout the whole process. You can tell she truly cares—not just about the dogs, but also about finding the right match. Everything went smoothly, and I’m so grateful for her support. Thank you, Heather!

    Ashley S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    I had a great experience getting my new puppy from Heather! She answered every question and concern I may have had. Oakley is happy and healthy and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with this whole process! 💙

Photos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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