Happiness in Havanese
- Portage, IN
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm John J., the breeder behind Happiness in Havanese located in Portage, IN. It is our goal to produce adorable, affectionate Havanese puppies that are healthy, well-tempered, and make wonderful companions. 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 John
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pretty one
Went homeFemale
Little one
Went homeFemale
Poppie
Went homeFemale
Larry
Went homeMale
Jimmy
Went homeMale
Jacob
Went homeMale
Lainey
Went homeFemale
Lassie
Went homeFemale
Lucy
Went homeFemale
Lexie
Went homeFemale
Frankie
Went homeMale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Sonny
Went homeMale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Toby
Went homeMale
Hollywood
Went homeMale
Mable
Went homeFemale
Lilo
Went homeFemale
Lady
Went homeFemale
Penny
Went homeFemale
May
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies raised in our family room with lots of love and attention. ”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portage, IN
540 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
John can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
JJ
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happiness in 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
Parent dogs
Meredith, mom
Havanese
About Meredith
Tv TV
Fred, dad
Havanese
About Fred
Fred is a male Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Miley, mom
Havanese
About Miley
Miley is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bindi, mom
Havanese
About Bindi
Bindi is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with John to bring home their puppies.
Claire L.
Verified owner · June 2025
John was very responsive to all our questions and helped us feel prepared to bring our new puppy home. As a first time dog family we were nervous, but John helped coach us through the process and sent us regular photos and updates as it neared time to pick up our puppy. We love Mazie, she is bringing us so much joy! She is a great dog with a wonderful personality. It was an all around excellent experience to work with Happiness in Havanese!
Denysse A.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
John was amazing! And being that everything was on short notice, his response time was fast. We renamed Buddy. His new name is now Oso which means bear in Spanish. Oso is doing amazing! We took a gamble on not meeting him first to see if he'd be a fit, but he is being spoiled rotten and LOVES to cuddle!! After loosing our husky to cancer back in September, we can honestly say that Oso 🐻 has truly filled that void that we had. We still miss and love our Luna dearly, but having Oso around has made our home so much better ❤️❤️
