Huffer Hounds and Havanese

Dawn P.

Breeder of Basset Hounds and Havanese

  • Douglas, GA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Dawn P., the breeder behind Huffer Hounds and Havanese located in Douglas, GA. We offer top-quality, loving family pets with a focus on health and temperament. Our dogs and pups are our pride and joy! Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation and intelligence. We are dedicated to our families and our dogs!

Q. & A. with Dawn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have had Basset Hounds for 30+ years. We enjoyed our hounds so much that we decided to start breeding and offering top-quality puppies to people in our area. Our program has grown and we currently have dogs located all over the United States!
  • What makes your program special?

    We are very particular about which dogs we will breed. We do not breed any dogs that may have health issues or issues with legs. Our dogs are our pets and we love them and enjoy them daily. They are somewhat spoiled, but that is what they deserve!
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Dawn

Dawn 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 deposit and between $1,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes first vaccinations, vet health checks, and limited AKC registration. I require a deposit after having many buyers back out of stop contact after holding a puppy. I have refunded deposits for extenuating circumstances.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Douglas, GA

    602 miles away · Dawn's location

  • Flexible meeting point

    Dawn can meet at a location that works for both of you

  • Meet at JAX airport

    637 miles away near Jacksonville, FL


Puppy transport options

Dawn offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Dawn

  • Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Huffer Hounds and 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

All breeds

Basset Hound

Havanese

Parent health testing

Basset Hound

Havanese

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Huffer Hounds and 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 Basset Hounds.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, 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 Dawn to bring home their puppies.

  • April G.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Our experience with Dawn was so easy she made everything so easy. We have had our little boy for a few months now and are loving every minute of it. He was very well taken care of and was all ready to go with his vet visits that our vet just did a checkup on him. I have given her information out to several people for they to contact her when they are ready to adopt their fur baby.

    MJ

    Malena J.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    As first time basset owners, Dawn couldn't have been more knowledgeable and helpful to us when on the search for our Murphy. She kept us updated frequently and was such a joy to work with. Her babies are just gorgeous, smart and so well socialized. Highly recommend and so blessed to have found her!

  • Kris N.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Dawn from Huffer Hounds and Havanese was amazing to work with to get our beloved Basset Hound, Cletus. She was very responsive, sent us pup-updates throughout & even sent us home with toys he still loves. We couldn’t be happier.

    Susan and Charles M.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Dawn made the experience of getting a basset hound puppy great! She is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about the pups she raises! She honestly answered every question and didn't make us feel like we were asking too much! Having a basset before, we knew she was the right breeder to go to. We will definitely recommend her very highly to anyone!

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