



I'm Kathy R., the breeder behind Guys & Dolls of La Brisa Havanese located in North Carolina. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Catalina
Female

Sandy
Male

Cherry
Female

Ember
Male

Jazzy
Male

Rocker
Male

Miss Grace
Female
Kathy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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.

“This deposit holds a spot for you to make a selection around 8 weeks of age. We test the temperament of each puppy and try to take each buyer’s request for sex, color and personality that will fit best for their family. We also consider if the buyer is interested in sports performance or therapy work. The deposit becomes non refundable after 6 weeks but individual circumstances are considered.”
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Meet in North Carolina
242 miles away
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Club memberships
Kathy is a member of Central Carolina Havanese Club.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Guys & Dolls of La Brisa Havanese meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Excellent level
Guys & Dolls of La Brisa 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)
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.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Kathy to bring home their puppies.
Susan H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2024










Kathy and Neal felt like family from the start. From our first emails to my visit to their home, followed by Neal getting bringing supplies and helping.him get set up here. The ongoing support and helpful tips from Kathy have boosted my confidence that I'm doing the right things for Jazzy LB. Wish we lived closer, but I'm sure we'll keep the connection between our families - canine and human - strong.