Product Description

A Dog Book to remember.

It's all about what makes a Havanese a Havanese.

It's also all about practicality in breeding, raising puppies and understanding the essence of canine behavior in all breeds.

234 pages, 76 color photos, 138 B&W. Foreword by Betty Trainor. Canadian chaper and colors by Suzanne McKay

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #85914 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 234 pages

Review
"Paws Up to longtime fancier Kathryn Braund for her wonderful self-published book, "The Joyous Havanese." -- AKC GAZETTE, April 2005

About the Author
Kathryn is the author of eight dog books, including two dog training books. She wrote "The Complete Portuguese Water Dog" with Deyanne Farrell Miller. It was named the Best Dog Book of 1986 by the DWAA. Her second book on the breed, "The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog" (1997) is called the bible of the breed. "Rosa and the Prince" (2002), her historical novel, tells the true love story of the tragic Prince Rudolph of Habsburg and Kathryn's grandmother, Rosa. It is a highly sensuous, passionate, heart-wrenching tale of their ill-fated love affair. Set in 1885 in Vienna, Austria, readers say it is a never-to-be-forgotten love story.

Kathryn was motivated to write "The Joyous Havanese" (2005) because many novice breeders are unaware of the work involved in responsible breeding and unaware of the necessity to perform health checks on their dogs. "I wanted to present a picture of the essentials in breeding, the great necessity for socialization of puppies as well as behavior characteristics common to all breeds. I also wanted to present the joy and love that is presented in the very soul of this perfectly wonderful little dog. Lastly, I want people to know that homework before purchasing and caring for a dog is absolutely essential."

Customer Reviews

Must read for potential Havanese owners
A great book for the person who is interested in the Havanese breed. There is a lot of great information on the who/what/how part of the the breed as well as should you even get a Havanese dog for you or your family.

I own two of these great dogs and this book still gave me lots of information that I didn't know about or gave me more detail on areas I just scratched the surface on.

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AN EXCITED "NEW" OWNER TO BE
This is my first Havanese Book and it was recommended by the breeder of my new puppy and I'm delighted to say that it's such a wonderful resource that I'll probably not need another. Delightful writing, very informative and has now become my Havanese Resource Bible. After almost 30 years in the Siberian world I needed an education into the world of the Havanese and this is the perfect book. I pick up my Havanese puppy soon and armed with this fantastic book I feel ready...well almost! Thank you Kathryn.

What a wonderful read for Havanese Fanciers!
Kathryn has written what should be a must for all Havanese lovers and owners. She has taken the time to include all Havs from champions to companion dogs and the pictures included are so well described with owners, breeders and titles won, if any. I particularly like the chapter that describes the characteristics and a back-up story that has to get you laughing. Every subject about Havs is written about so it is easy to understand and with detailed information.
Excellent book for any dog lover!