Havana Suites Havanese
- Ringgold, GA ·
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Meet the breeder
I'm Merrilee D., the breeder behind Havana Suites Havanese located in Ringgold, GA. While bred for health and temperment, we also devote ourselves to early development and training so that our pups are the perfect blend of playful and well mannered, conditioned to travel, grooming, well on their way to being house trained and ready to make an easy transition to their forever home.
Q. & A. with Merrilee
Why did you start breeding?
Sixteen years ago, we discovered the Havanese breed and took home our Jazz. With all my previous experience with various breeds, as much as I loved each of them, there is something very special about the Havanese and Jazz has been a much loved member of our family. All of our friends and family have also loved him well, so we wanted to make that experience available to them too!What makes your program special?
Apart from the very basics of health and temperment, I work with our pups to ensure an easy transition to their forever home. Potty training starts early exposing them to a controlled outdoor experience. Lot's of love and cuddling. Conditioning to baths, blow-dryers, nail care, sleeping separately starting at 7wks, basic command training and even a trick or two before meeting their new family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red sable, fawn sable, and chocolate brindle. 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.
Ginger
Went homeFemale
Lovey
Went homeFemale
Mary Ann
Went homeFemale
Murphy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Merrilee
Merrilee 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.
Price
“Includes Health guarantee, AKC registration papers, first vaccinations, de-worming, travel carrier, framed keepsake, bag of puppy food, harness & leash, sleeping buddy and blanket with sibling scent. Non-refundable but applied to the purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Merrilee 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 Merrilee 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 Merrilee 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Merrilee.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ringgold, GA
511 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
421 miles away
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Meet in Knoxville, TN
412 miles away
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More about Merrilee
Merrilee has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Merrilee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Merrilee is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Havana Suites 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
Mia, mom
Havanese
About Mia
The perfect blend of sugar and spice, Mia is a constant companion, sweet snuggler with a fun and playful spirit. She is silky soft and very smart and well traveled as she goes with us everywhere! A very nurturing mother, she also has a lot of fun playing with her babies!
Kipper, dad
Havanese
About Kipper
Kipper is the happiest boy, wicked smart and always ready for play! He's learning the button system to communicate and certainly knows which button to push when he wants a cookie! He also uses it to let us know when he wants to go outside or is ready for a play session.
Parent health testing
Good level
Havana Suites 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Deficiency, Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CKSID), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
