I'm Sandra M., the breeder behind Poem's Haven Rat Terriers..AKA Mysthaven Rat Terriers located in Ukiah, CA. Our program is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for our breeds. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce quality puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. We enjoy training our dogs, competing in the performance ring, and spending lots of time with them doing a variety of other activities! We love our dogs dearly and are so proud of their accomplishments.
Q. & A. with Sandra
Why did you start breeding?
I went to my 1st dog show at the tender age of 4 years old at age 6 I was showing my 1st dogs I have been bitten by the dog show bug and have enjoyed every minute of the sport
What makes your program special?
Each and every puppy that leaves this place takes a piece of my heart with them..my puppies are raised with the teaching of a puppy culture and they are my little babies until they go into your arms and become your baby
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Dachshund puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our American Hairless Terrier puppies have hairless coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our American Hairless Terrier puppies include black and tan and apricot. Rat Terrier puppies are white and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Aloha
Went home
Male
Howdy
Went home
Male
Hola
Went home
Male
Dreamer
Went home
Male
Kyle
Went home
Male
Alice
Went home
Female
Mc alen
Went home
Male
Murphy
Went home
Male
Abeline
Went home
Female
Alamo
Went home
Male
Astro
Went home
Male
Victoria
Went home
Female
Mc Kinney
Went home
Female
Austin
Went home
Female
Lone star
Went home
Female
Benny
Went home
Male
Bull
Went home
Male
Dotty
Went home
Female
TBD
Went home
Getting a puppy from Sandra
Sandra 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 $500 deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All babies go home with their special Goody bag it includes blankets toys dishes food food and everything they need to get started .I also will go over my contract with you and AKC papers at time to pick up .my puppies are health guaranteed parents are health tested and these puppies are guaranteed against any genetic defect. I have a non refundable deposit policy the terms are ...if I am unable to provide you with a puppy I will refund your deposit but if you just decide to change your mind and decide that you don't want the puppy I will keep the $500 deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra directly.
Poem's Haven Rat Terriers..AKA Mysthaven Rat Terriers 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
Rat Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Twister, mom
Rat Terrier
About Twister
Twister is a beautiful bi black girl. She is going going to start her show career in the AKC ring.
Mshindi, dad
American Hairless Terrier
About Mshindi
Mshindi is a beautiful representative of the breed. He has a silly sweet temperment.
Ryder, dad
Rat Terrier
About Ryder
Ryder is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandra decided to make him part of their program. Sandra has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Emily, mom
Rat Terrier
About Emily
Emily is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bakari, mom
American Hairless Terrier
About Bakari
Bakari is a female American Hairless Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Floyd, dad
Rat Terrier
About Floyd
GRCH.Floyd is a classic example of the breed. He has the true Rat terrier attitude and loves to hunt. He is one of the top producing stud on the west coast and has produced multiple champions and Grand champions
Shea, mom
Rat Terrier
About Shea
Shay is an AKC champion. She is a lovely girl with a heart of gold. She has great pray drive and loves to learn new things.
Raya, mom
Rat Terrier
About Raya
Raya is a beautiful example of the rat terrier breed. Her structure is just amazing and serves her well in the ring. She is a silver grand champion and has many group placements in the regular Terrier group as well as the owner handled group and a Owner handled Best in Show. She is a top show dog who has everything to offer the breed. Her sweet temperment is what we are committed to producing.
Jazz, mom
Rat Terrier
About Jazz
Jazz is a beautiful black tri pied girl..she achiever her Grand championship at the tender age of 10 months. She has great structure and pray drive.
Parent health testing
Poem's Haven Rat Terriers..AKA Mysthaven Rat Terriers 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 Rat Terriers.
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 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, DNA Profile
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).