Third Coast Havanese

Christopher L.

Breeder of Havanese

  • Sebastian, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Christopher L., the breeder behind Third Coast Havanese located in Sebastian, TX. Welcome to Third Coast Havanese! We have been raising Havis since 2017. In house amongst our 4 kids, that are 3-14 years old. All of our pups are well socialized with kids and people as well as introduced to other dogs and sometimes animals, as we are also on a ranch.

Q. & A. with Christopher

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got our first Havanese back in 2009 and knew when we got him that we eventually wanted to breed. It wasn't till almost 3 years later that we got our first female, Gali, to start breeding.

  • What makes your program special?

    Besides the extra genetic testing, and socialization we do with our pups, we also keep them till they are 10 weeks old. During that extra 2 weeks we are starting our pups on clicker training and crate training. We have found that this extra time helps our pups have an easier transition into their new family.

  • 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 Christopher

Christopher 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 $1,250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,050 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Our pups come with their AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, a vet health check, are microchipped, are started on clicker and crate training, and come with a 1 year health guarantee. We ask for half of the puppy price upfront to secure your puppy. The remainder is due before pickup."

Contract & health guarantee

Christopher 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 Christopher 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 Christopher 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Sebastian, TX

1466 miles away

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More about Christopher

  • Christopher has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Christopher was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Christopher’s links

Christopher is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Third Coast 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Third Coast 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.

  • 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 Christopher to bring home their puppies.

  • Angela D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    I had a very good experience with Christopher and Third Coast Havanese. He responded promptly to all my questions before we made our final decision. Our sweet Harley is the BEST!!! We took her for a general exam 5 days after getting her and my vet said she was in great shape. Harley is catching on very quickly to all the new routines. She also brings us LOTS of laughter! She’s only two pounds so she has to run everywhere to keep up with our 80 pound lab. So funny. We are more than satisfied with our purchase and interactions with Christopher. I would highly recommend communicating with him if you’re interested in the Havanese breed. ❤️

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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