La Brisa Havanese

Amanda B.

Breeder of Havanese

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Rhythm
Mia

Expected Havanese litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 27, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Amanda B., the breeder behind La Brisa Havanese located in Ann Arbor, MI. Our love of this wonderful breed started in 2005, when we decided a pet Havanese was the right addition for our Maltese who had way too much energy. Dora joined our family and we fell in love with the breed. Unfortunately, Dora came into our home with little human socialization and what resulted was puppy class. We quickly learned how important it was to get a puppy from a breeder who has that in mind. After being voted the most improved puppy after 9 weeks of classes, Dora made me realize how much fun dog training was and I was hooked. This breed is sweet and extremely intelligent. Now, we are multiple Havanese addicts! I show in conformation and performance-agility, obedience, rally, lure coursing, etc.

Q. & A. with Amanda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I had a mentor with great Havanese. I was doing performance with my first Havanese and saw she had some structurally limitations. I started learning about the breed, conformation, and then thought I could improve the breed as well.
  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are health tested and show in multiple venues. Most of them have titles in obedience, agility, rally, and are breed champions. I also train dogs on the side so apply my knowledge with my litters.
  • 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 Amanda

Amanda 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of our puppies are the same price. I don't breed for color. I breed for temperament and breed type.”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ann Arbor, MI

400 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Los Angeles Airport

2282 miles away

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More about Amanda

  • Club memberships

    Amanda is a member of Havanese Club of America.

  • Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Amanda’s links

Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

La Brisa 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

La Brisa 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.

  • 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 (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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository

    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).

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