I'm Michele V., the breeder behind VanCort's Happy Havanese located in East Lansing, MI. We are experienced breeders. We’re careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies. The quality of our dogs reflects the conscious decisions we make throughout every part of the breeding process.
Q. & A. with Michele
Why did you start breeding?
I bred poodles as a child. My father was an excellent teacher
What makes your program special?
Pups are born in my room with lots of attention
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cream girl
Reserved
Female
Chocolate and tan
Reserved
Female
Red and white sable male
Reserved
Male
Chocolate cream male
Reserved
Male
Black and tan
Reserved
Female
Chocolate and tan
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Black and silver
Went home
Male
Sable Chocolate
Went home
Male
Lily
Went home
Female
Lily
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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 $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
“Price include a vet visit and puppy package.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele directly.
VanCort's Happy 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
Michele V.
Program update on 27 Nov. •
Some playtime today
Michele V.
Litter update on 20 Nov. •
Pups are 5 weeks old. They are doing great. Friendly
JOHNNY Cash and COOKIE's litter
Michele V.
Program update on 13 Nov. •
Growing and getting so cute and cuddly
Michele V.
Program update on 30 Aug. •
Johnny And Cookie are expecting in October
Michele V.
Litter update on 30 Aug. •
Gordy has found his home
JOHNNY Cash and Emmy's litter
Michele V.
Litter update on 29 Aug. •
JOHNNY Cash and Emmy's litter
Michele V.
Litter update on 29 Aug. •
JOHNNY Cash and Emmy's litter
Michele V.
Program update on 20 Aug. •
Gordy playing peek a boo!
Michele V.
Litter update on 08 Aug. •
Hi brother is sold
JOHNNY Cash and Emmy's litter
Michele V.
Litter update on 04 Aug. •
Today pup’s play!!!
JOHNNY Cash and Emmy's litter
Parent dogs
JOHNNY Cash, dad
Havanese
About JOHNNY Cash
JOHNNY Cash is a male Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michele decided to make him part of their program. Michele 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.
COOKIE, mom
Havanese
About COOKIE
COOKIE is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Molly, mom
Havanese
About Molly
Molly is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Emmy, mom
Havanese
About Emmy
Emmy is a sweet girl. She is Chocolate and tan either green eyes.
Parent health testing
VanCort's Happy 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).