I'm Karol E., the breeder behind Karol's Havanese located in Drexel, MO. My focus is on breeding healthy and happy Havanese puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dogs do for us! We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention. I put a lot of time and care into socializing our puppies from the moment they’re born. I start brom the beginning to desenatize the puppies, giving lots of love. I love my dogs and puppies and are passionate about raising them to become the best family members possible. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Karol
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding through a family member ... who thought I needed a dog to keep me company, , (my husband had passed) ... I obtained a male (Buttons) from her .... I feel in love with him and decided to get a female (Dolly) ... that started it all ... then I obtained Ebony along the way .... I got Toby from a breeder also ...
What makes your program special?
I think my breeding program is special, because of the time I spend with them and nurture them, giving them lots of love .... I have sent my puppies to numerous states, California, Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Illinois, Montana, Washington State, Ohio and have had nothing but praisees, from those that has bought them ,,, and these folks keep in contact with me on how the puppies are doing ...
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karol
Karol 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $450 - $650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC registered parents snd Litter....
Father is Maxinita Toby a registered Havanese and is a Champion with America's Pet Rigistery Club... Dam is Karol's Tasha Ebony Star Rigistered AKC Havanese ... and are litter registered, Items include: Registration forms, Current Shot Record with current vaccinations, Veterinarian Examination ....
. All puppies are the same size and the same price ... The puppies are Litter Registered .... if going out of state is is required to be vet checked and a travel certificate filled out by vet ... which the new owner pays for .... and the new owner pays for travel expenses ... if within the state then it is might be possible to meet within and transfer the puppy ... or they can pick the puppy up at my home...”
Contract & health guarantee
Karol 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 Karol 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 Karol directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Initial potty training
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Food & treats
Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Drexel, MO
923 miles away
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More about Karol
Club memberships
Karol is a member of Quality Pet Breeders .
Certifications & recognitions
Father and Mother both AKC registered ... Father is a Champion .
Karol has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Karol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karol's 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Karol's 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.
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.
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).