Harbor Of Hope Havanese
- Kenly, NC · 241 miles away
- Meetup available in Richmond, VA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Rebecca B., the breeder behind Harbor Of Hope Havanese located in Kenly, NC. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Rebecca
Why did you start breeding?
My best friend and her mom have been breeding Havenese dogs for ten years with Heaven Sent Havenese. I’ve always loved the temperament of these dogs and saved up money to buy my own. They soon offered me a beautiful puppy with breeding rights if I was interested. I have learned much with each litter they have had. Now here we are with our first litter under their guidance.What makes your program special?
These dogs and puppies are raised in a loving home. They are kennel trained, but they are very much in our every day world. I have a few mentors that help as we start on our own kennel.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cody
Went homeMale
Zack
Went homeMale
Sweet Ruby Lee
Went homeFemale
Alabaster
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
“Cinnamon”
Went homeFemale
“Chili”
Went homeMale
Sally
Went homeFemale
Charlie Brown
Went homeMale
Lucy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rebecca
Rebecca 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rebecca partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We look over all applications and we do video calls with all applicants to meet them and for them to meet us and the puppies. We don’t schedule calls until after the puppies are 6 weeks old, once their personalities and temperaments start to develop. ”
Price
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC Registration, first-round and second-round vaccinations, deworming, puppy starter kit, and more. Once the application is approved, a non-refundable deposit is collected to reserve a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rebecca 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 Rebecca 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 Rebecca 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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rebecca.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kenly, NC
241 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
230 miles away
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Meet in Richmond, VA
104 miles away
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More about Rebecca
Rebecca has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Rebecca was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Rebecca’s links
Rebecca is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Harbor Of Hope 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
Penny, mom
Havanese
About Penny
Penny is a loving, cuddly girl who loves belly rubs and the outdoors. She's the perfect balance of playful but also very calm when she has to be. She loves to sit on your lap and get all the pets. If you're not into pets, she will sit patiently waiting until you are.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Harbor Of Hope 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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Rebecca to bring home their puppies.
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Dawn A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
+7We recommend Harbor of Hope Havanese without reservation. We traveled from the north-east to pick her up the last week of July when she was 10 ¾ weeks old. Our experience from the very beginning was wonderful. Rebecca has built a breeding program based on the best ideals, and she has provided her puppies with all the love, play, experiences, and early training for a solid start in life. Our Ginger (Sally from the Charlie Brown litter) came to us mostly potty-trained and very well-adjusted. She was comfortable with people and other dogs. Over the early months, she traveled and spent time in the country (apple picking) and in the city (getting used to the sights and sounds). She is a smart pup who readily took to training in her puppy kindergarten, and now in her puppy graduate classes. She is very healthy and can eat a wide variety of foods with no GI issues. Her favorite treats are blueberries and Cheerios, and for those she will sit, lie down, dance, and rollover in one fell swoop! She loves to learn tricks, and we intend to try tricks and possibly agility training for fun training classes in her future. She loves her small-dog playgroup and is the leader of the pack. At the training center, staff remark on how smart she is, her beautiful coat, her pretty markings, and her joyful temperament.
Ocean Z.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Juniper is literally the best puppy we've ever had. 10 weeks old, and ZERO accidents so far (7 days and counting). Harbor of Hope did an amazing job raising the pup and getting her ready for adoption. Loves her crate already. We had weekly picture and video updates as we awaited the go-home date. The overall communication was excellent. I've already recommended them to all my friends who might want a small lap dog.
SHStacey H.
Verified owner · May 2024
+8Phillip and Rebecca from Harbor of Hope Havanese have been amazing. They are very responsible breeders, responsive and knowledgeable. They raise their puppies to be trusting, social, playful and loving. We got our puppy at 10 weeks old, and he was already comfortable with his crate, social with humans and other pets, and on his way to house training. I would 100% recommend them!
Elizabeth M.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Rebecca was an excellent breeder to work with. She and her husband were very knowledgeable about the breed and kept in great communication with us throughout the entire process. We highly recommend them! Our little 15-week-old Pippin came to us in excellent health and clearly well cared for. He has been such a joy—sweet, spunky, and incredibly smart. At just a few months old, he can already fetch, sit, lay down, and shake, and he’s even working on ringing a bell to go outside. He’s been wonderful with our two kids and has truly become a beloved part of our family.
Lorie C.
Verified owner · June 2025
+8I never thought that I would be THIS in love with our little furry baby! I have had many dogs through my 52 years and agreeing to adopt a pup after 8 years of not having one was no small decision but I couldn’t be happier! Our little Addie, now 7 months old, is incredibly intelligent, easy to train, super soft and has the most adorable personality! She is always with us, on walks, shopping, vacations and camping. We couldn’t imagine not having her with us as she is always bringing us such love and joy. She knows when I get a migraine and follows me and jumps up to be near me or even sits on my feet and looks up to me with her beautiful big eyes- she melts me! The breeders have always been there to answer questions and offer support and have clearly never stopped loving her. Addie’s health has been wonderful and I fully expect her to live a long, happy, healthy life, always by our sides. I can’t thank Harbor of Hope Havanese enough for the treasure that all of us have in our newest family member. 💕
