Home with Havanese

Janet P.

Breeder of Havanese and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

  • Starr, SC
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Meet the breeder

I'm Janet P., the breeder behind Home with Havanese located in Starr, SC. Our goal is to provide healthy, happy Havanese puppies to families that have a desire and time for a companion dog. Our puppies are raised in the middle of the family. We have recently added working Anatolian shepherds to our family. They specialize in protecting sheep and small children.

Q. & A. with Janet

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our desire to breed, came after we fell in love with Havanese dogs. We desire to provide healthy happy dogs to appropriate homes.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs make us special. Our 2 primary concerns are personality and Health. We breed only Havanese with a compliant personality. We think our dogs look great, but personality is first.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Havanese puppies include white and chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Janet

Janet 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

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $400 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes up to date vaccinations, deworming, chipping if desired, AKC limited registration, short health guarantee. We deliver for an additional fee. The deposit is to hold a puppy, until s/he is ready. If your plans change, and you can no longer accept your puppy, the deposit is forfeit. Exceptions must be in writing before deposit is submitted.”

Contract & health guarantee

Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Janet.

Breeder's location

Meet in Starr, SC

433 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

388 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

322 miles away

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More about Janet

  • Janet has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Janet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Janet is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Home with 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Havanese

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Parent health testing

Home with 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Janet to bring home their puppies.

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    Nicki L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I’m so happy we got our puppy from Janet. We’ve had her for about 4 months now, and she adjusted to our home right away and loves everyone. I think that’s because Janet puts so much care into raising her puppies: making sure they’re healthy, well-socialized, great with kids, and used to car rides. Janet even drove to the Atlanta airport to drop off our puppy and sent her with a blanket that smelled like her littermates. Between the blanket and all the practice car trips, the flight home was surprisingly easy. Janet’s communication was also amazing. She responded quickly to my questions and regularly sent photos and videos, which helped me feel connected to my puppy before we even met.

    Amanda G.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Wow! Arlo really is a dream come true. Our family was looking for a cuddly, loving, smart, loyal dog. Janet delivered. Arlo stole my heart from the second I held him in my arms. I walked in the door with him and our entire family fell in love. We have three children and they have all taken to him (and him to them), each in their own ways. My oldest daughter has a broken leg and Arlo cuddles her so gently and guards her leg, like he just knows. Arlo's personality is delightful. He is so excited to see me coming and is incredibly playful and engaged as well as cuddly and sleepy (for me, it's the perfect combination!). Upon arrival, Arlo transitioned almost seamlessly to our pee pads, thanks to Janet's routines for him previously. He LOVES car rides, for which I am also so thankful to Janet. He has transitioned to his new crate beautifully -- it is open in his pen and after two days, he electively snuggles in it when he is ready for sleep. At night, we put him in his crate closed in our bedroom. He has some sadness for a few minutes and then sleeps through the night, accident-free. When he wakes up in the morning, he is so happy! I don't know how we got so lucky, but we did, and I am so very grateful we found Janet. She is a loving breeder, who clearly puts that love into her dogs and finding them their families. I enjoyed communicating with Janet so much. She is so knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, and thoughtful (and also has a great sense of humor!). I'd recommend her without hesitation for the doggy mamas who want the very best in personality from a Havanese. Janet - thank you for our dream-come-true Arlo!

    Debbi H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Janet and her husband were amazing! After discussing if their puppy would be a good fit for our family they drove 8 hrs to meet us and present us with the best addition to our family we could ask for! Our puppy came with a towel with her parents sent to ease her into her new home, dog food to transition her to our food of choice, up to date vaccinations and a vet check to give us peace of mind. I could not have asked for more responsible breeders.

  • Sammy S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I adopted my Havanese puppy from Janet through Good Dog, and the experience truly couldn’t have been better. From the very beginning, Janet was clear, open, honest, and incredibly informative. She patiently answered all of my questions and also asked thoughtful questions about my life and readiness to make sure the puppy would be going to the right home. That level of care and responsibility really stood out to me. On adoption day, she even arrived with a gift bag to help with the transition, which was such a kind and thoughtful gesture. My puppy arrived healthy, well cared for, and clearly raised with love. The temperament has been wonderful—sweet, curious, and well-socialized. It’s obvious Janet puts a lot of care and intention into how she raises her puppies. Overall, Janet was knowledgeable, transparent, and acted with the utmost integrity throughout the entire process. My puppy has been a true blessing—so much work, but so much joy. I truly couldn’t imagine a better adoption experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Janet to anyone looking for a Havanese puppy.

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    Jeri A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    I had never bought a pet online and was very wary. I came across GoodDog and found Janet. She was VERY patient and listened to my concerns and helped ease them. She helped make sure that Mongo was going to be the right fit for us. She sent photos often and kept us updated and was forthcoming with anything she thought we would want or need to know. When we met Mongo on adoption day, I felt like I was being greeted by a dear friend. We were comfortable, we met Mongo. He was healthy, clean and happy. You can tell that Janet loves her babies. Mongo IS the perfect fit for our family and will be deeply loved. Janet is not a breeder. She is someone that is dedicated to the health and well being of her Havanese.

    Josie P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Joscelyn is wonderful to work with. I bought a beautiful Anatolian Shepard from her. Janet is her sister that sells Havanese! Joscelyn sent me many pictures of my Ruby Ann and report ed twice a week on how she was doing! It made me feel like I was there watching her grow! Such a bonus!!! Joscelyn answered all my questions in a timely manner. Ruby Ann was socialize with people as well as chickens. When I picked her up she had a hand-towel with the scent of Ruby Ann’s parents! She loves sleeping with that towel! Our puppy transitioned well and not only is she beautiful but very smart! She is already watching the goats with her best friend - our older Anatolian Shepard! I would 100% recommend you buying your Anatolian Shephard from Joscelyn! She is the best and the puppies are great quality! Look for her on Good Dog! You will get the best puppy ever!!!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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