InVolo Papillons & Havanese
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael, Donna & Gia G., the breeder behind InVolo Papillons & Havanese located in New Jersey. My parents purchased a pet Papillon bitch over 25 years ago that “needed” to be shown and the rest is history. Mimi never won a point at an AKC dog show but we were hooked! We have enjoyed the sport as a family; our goal has always been to produce healthy, happy, typey Papillons that excel in the ring and make even better companions. I grew up in the Papillon ring as a little girl with a big bow showing our dogs. Since we finished our first homebred champion, “Delilah,” in 2000, we have produced over 100 AKC champions in a limited breeding program. We are humbled by the many milestones our Papillons have reached including three generations of Multiple All-Breed Best in Show winners, the only All-Breed Best in Show winning littermates in the history of the breed as well as the first and only Papillons to win the Regular Toy Group and Bred By Exhibitor Toy Group at the AKC National Championship, PCA National Specialty winners, and breeding and owning the top winning Papillon of all time, “Jackson.” Most importantly, our dogs have been consistently recognized and awarded major wins at specialty shows and prestigious events across the country. Despite those things, perhaps our greatest achievement in the sport of purebred dogs, is creating a family of joyful, beautiful, brazen, smart, sound, healthy big-eared butterfly dogs that we have been blessed to share our home and our lives with!
Q. & A. with Michael, Donna & Gia
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michael, Donna & Gia
Michael, Donna & Gia 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 between $3,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Michael, Donna & Gia 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 Michael, Donna & Gia 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 Michael, Donna & Gia 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michael, Donna & Gia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Jersey
178 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Philadelphia Airport
132 miles away
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More about Michael, Donna & Gia
Club memberships
Michael, Donna & Gia is a member of Papillon Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Nominated for Breeder Of The Year 2022 - Purina/DN Show Dog Of The Year Awards, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Michael, Donna & Gia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Michael, Donna & Gia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michael, Donna & Gia’s links
Michael, Donna & Gia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
InVolo Papillons & 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 health testing
Havanese
Papillon
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
InVolo Papillons & 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.
Hip Dysplasia
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
