One mistake that many people make when buying dogs is that they go through a pet store. When getting a puppy from a pet store you are not going to have all the facts about where that puppy came from or the living conditions it lived in. Your local pet store generally has rules about not releasing pet breeders information so you end up with a puppy but no history on where it came from. Also, it is less likely that you will leave well informed about your new Havanese puppy versus the kind of information you could receive directly from a good Havanese breeder.

Pet store employees are not focused solely on learning about the Havanese puppies they get in, as they have many more animals to sell and other responsibilities within the store. So, they may only be able to tell you the basics such as how big they might get and how long they are expected to live.

But to truly prepare yourself for a Havanese puppy you need much more knowledge then that. And this is why going to a Havanese breeder is the best option for you.

Now that you know the reasons why to stay away from pet stores when searching for your new puppy, you now need to take steps to find the right breeder. Just because they are a breeder does not mean you want to go with them. This is an investment of not only about twenty years with your dog but of a lot of money as well. Your Havanese breeder should have a lot of information to provide you with and be willing to take as much time as needed for you to fully understand the Havanese.

Your Havanese breeder should allow you to look around the puppy's environment so you can have a better feel of where the puppy comes from and in a pet store you will not have the chance to do that. They also should not be pushy in terms of getting you to purchase a puppy. Good breeders actually try to get a feel of the potential buyer as they care enough for the puppies to make sure they go to a good home. Get a feel for your Havanese breeder and go with your gut.

When it is finally time for you to pick out the Havanese breeder you will be using, you want to make sure that you prepare a list of questions for them. This is not only to educate yourself about Havanese puppies but also to test their knowledge of the subject. Breeders who cannot provide you with extensive Havanese information should be avoided at all costs. This is not to say that they are not good people, who love puppies, but they certainly are not equipped enough to be breeding dogs. It takes more then love to be a Havanese breeder.

Making the right decisions in the purchasing process can save you years of grief and thousands of dollars. The last thing you want is to have a puppy who is smaller then you wanted or noisier then you wanted. You also do not want stuck with vet bills that you weren't expecting because no one informed you of any possible genetic issues that may arise with a certain breed.

You should be allowed to inspect the home of the puppy to see what in kind of environment it has been living. Take your time, ask questions, and pick your puppy with care and you shall have a happy life with your new Havanese puppy.