



I'm Terri M., the breeder behind Gemstone Havanese located in Bradenton, FL. We are a small hobby breeder of AKC registered Havanese. We only breed Havanese. They are wonderful, sweet, happy, small breed of dogs that love to make you smile and laugh.
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
Terri 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.

Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Terri.
Meet in Bradenton, FL
851 miles away
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Meet at Tampa Airport
817 miles away
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Club memberships
Terri is a member of Havanese Club of America and Delaware Valley Havanese Club.
Terri has been a member of Good Dog for over 7 years
Terri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.

Gemstone Havanese meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Excellent level
Gemstone 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.
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.
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)
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.