Belvedere is awesome! We have fallen in love with him. He is playful and sooooo snuggly. Belvedere is so happy to see you when you walk through the door. He has brought much happiness into our home.

Thanks Holly!

Karen

Dear Holly,

Nelson is one year old today. What a wonderful companion and part of the family he has become. Everyone he meets falls madly in love with him–we worry someone will steal him away when we aren’t looking. We have given your name to many people who want a puppy just like ours. We are back on the boat for the summer and Nelson is learning to be a great seaman, as per his name sake: Admiral Lord Nelson. Buz rigged up a “fake lawn” on the forward deck, made out of synthetic golfing turf. This works well for those first pees of the morning, allowing us to leisurely get ready to go ashore. We are still working on the swimming, but he is safe in his personal life jacket when he needs it. Even I don’t like to swim in water that is still so cold. He is trying to figure out what fishing is all about, but he loves birds. He stalks and chases sea gulls on the beach at every opportunity. He has never caugt one yet, but he keeps trying.

You might be interested to learn that our sweet brown and black baby dog has turned into a wheaten colour dog with grey-tipped ears and tail. Still very handsome.

R.N. & B.N.

Holly,

Quick follow up on Chloe, she is doing great. She walked in the house on day one and decided that this is where she belong, no crying or anything, slept right through the first night. She is well on her way to being house trained, occasional accidents, but getting better everyday. She has the best personality, and has the whole family / house thing figured out. She loves the 4 kids, and Maureen who is not an animal lover is absolutely crazy about her.

Thanks, again for everything. Chloe is a great addition to the family.

Regards, CEC

Chico just turned 6 on March 5. You know how crazy we are about him. He is amazing with people and all dogs. He even likes cats. At 6, he still plays like a puppy. I take him everywhere I can (and some places I’m not supposed to!) D.J.

Sorry it took a while for me to get back to you. Yes, we did a lot of research before getting Chico from Holly. I was impressed with her commitment to the puppies in the litters and the conditions in which she
cared for them on the weeks leading up to our taking Chico home. I was also impressed with Chico’s parents and the quality of her dogs.

The combination of the quality of her dogs and the care they received in addition to the fact that she is relatively close to to our home made her the ideal breeder for us. In a couple of weeks, Chico will be 9 years old!

While he relaxes a bit more around the house these days, when he goes out, he still plays like a happy healthy puppy. He is awesome and just a pleasure to have around.

I have no reservations about our decision to use Holly as a breeder or about the wonderful friend that she has provided us. I can safely say, based on our experiences with Chico, that you’ll be very happy if you add one of her puppies to your household.

Feel free to ask any other questions.

DJ 2/19/12

Mango is adjusting beautifully to his new home. We are crate-training, housebreaking, and teaching him his name and how the play fetch. The kids are having a ball with him. We have had a few accidents, but not that many since I watch him like a hawk and have gotten pretty good at recognizing the signs for when he needs to relieve himself.

L.F.

Bo at almost 5 months. He is such a joy. Very healthy and well adjusted.

P. Gardner

Hi Holly,

Just wanted to drop a line and send some new pics of the pups. They are doing great, I get so many comments and questions about them and the breed in general. They certainly are living up to all my expectations. At 6 months old they are potty trained (using the jingle bell to ask to go outside)

Don’t ever let anyone say getting 2 together is too much, they play so well together and use up a lot of there energy with each other. Leaving our walks twice a day a real joy.

Thanks,

Lori

Hi Holly!

Just wanted to let you know that Brutus is great! We love him so much! He’s such a cutie and it’s so fun having him around! He’s such a sweetie he greets everyone that visits and always wants to be with us.

Thanks so much for completing our family with this little love!!!

- the Bradys

hi holly,

i bought my Havanese, jack, from you in march 2008 and am very overdue in thanking you so much for our puppy! he is the MOST loving, happy, silly dog both my husband and i have every met and had in our lifetimes and we are SO grateful he is in our lives. we thank you for him so very much and can’t wait to buy our next Havanese from you down the road. thank you again, your dogs made the best puppy in the world!

best regards,

m. johnson

Hi Holly:

Just wanted let you know that Elliot is doing wonderful and we absolutely love him. He such a character and seems to worship the ground I walk on. He has turned into such a beautiful dog. He loves to chase the pigeons in the park and soak up the sun while kids play on the swings.

Thank you for such a wonderful member of our family he is the best.

J & J Conlin

Just wanted to let you know that Chico is the BEST dog ever! He’s so sweet, super-playful, and really smart.

We’re absolutely in love with him.

L.R.

This is Holly from Charlestown, MA. I bought two female pups from you. The first is Delta, she was born August 19 2010 and the second, Maya born Sept 21 2010. They have been the joy of our lives this past winter and now. They are great dogs. Healthy, well behaved, loving and they love attention. Where ever we take them they are the center of attention whether they solicit it or not.

I’m attaching two pics. Both very recent. Take it easy,

Holly 5/31/11

Hello Holly,

Our new pup, Jackson, is doing very well! When I took him to our vet, she was very impressed with his disposition and overall very vibrant health! He took to our home right away… and is trying (without too much luck) to be-friend our cat! My boys love him.. and my husband became attached to him from the moment he met him at Royal Flush! He is crate trained and adapted very well to our life-syle!

Jackson is a real joy – thanks for everything!

Michele 6/22/11

Hi Holly

Just an update on “Lola”- she is perfect! We adore her, so sweet, playful, and really has come out of her shell in the last 10 days! She likes to nibble my hands first thing in the morning and is really good with going
outside to do her business!!

My kids cannot get enough of her especially by 6 yr old daughter who calls her a “teddy bear”. My husband calls her his “other” little girl and believe me has spoiled her already! Even my inlaws have been helping with walking her the days I work and they adore her as well. I have attached a few pictures of her and thanks again for such a wonderful puppy!

Suzy and family 5/16/11

5/5/12

What I love is that everyone cant get over how friendly she is, she is very sweet, not a mean bone in her little body… see attached pic 

Its funny bc my sister in law and I compare traits and one they share is they HATE the rain, and she doesn’t not like the wind either

Hi Holly,

Im Ovie (my brothers named me after a hockey player because they play hockey all the time.) and im a year old now, and you sold me to the best owners any puppy could ever have! I have two brothers, a sister and a mommy and a daddy. Who all love me very, very much.

Over the summer I went down the cape with my family and they took me to the beach and I dug and I dug and I dug until I hit the cold sand because it was really hot. But my sister Emily would not let me go in the water because it was to rocky, i didn’t really care though because my cousin played with me and chased me around the whole beach! i had such a great time! when are vacation was over and my family took me back home, and a few days later, i met my neighbor Penny who became my best friend in the whole world! she is just like me because she is also a havanese but she is only 4 months old and she is a cream color. we love to play chase in the back yard, go on walks, eat are favorite treats together, and take naps once were done. (My sister takes me down there almost everyday. )

When I was a little, little puppy I did not like baths at all! But now that I get them all the time I don’t really mind them to much. I get brushed every night before bed and it feels really, really good and it makes me sleepy. I am so happy with my home and I couldn’t ask for anything better!!!

Hope you liked my story.

Ovie Jenkins

Hi Holly!

We hope that everything is well with you! I just wanted to update you on Monty, who has brought so much joy unto our lives. We have now had Monty for 7 1/2 weeks since we picked him up on March 26. He does so well at his vet appointments and attends Puppy Kindergarten at his vet. He loves to go on walks and enjoys company! He is not shy at all – he really loves kids, other dogs, and his grandparents. I am sending some updated pictures of him.

Thank you so much for raising such a wonderful puppy!

Thanks again,

Jennifer and Steve 5/18/11

Hello Holly!

I hope that this email finds you well! I am sending another update on our wonderful puppy, Monty! He will be 9 months old next week, on 9/22/11, and I cannot believe that we picked him up from you 6 months ago. We always knew that he was very loving and sweet, but through his training classes, we have learned that he is incredibly smart! He has been through three different levels of training now – Puppy Kindergarten, Intermediate Class, and currently, Advanced Class.

He is taking his basic commands and using them in challenging situations. For examples, he will sit and wait from a distance, allow me to walk back to him, and on command, I can tell him where to go in the house to sit next.

Monty has also done a bit of traveling. He lives in CT and has been to RI, MA, and VT this summer! He enjoys socializing and using his knowledge from class in new environments.

I wanted to let you know that I am so impressed with everything that you do to raise your puppies – they are so smart and personable!

I will continue to update you in the next few months!

Sincerely,

Jennifer and Steve 9/14/11

Hi Holly!  Thank you for checking in!  Monty became a big brother on September 30 - Emily Rose-Colette Straub was born at 9:31 pm, and measured at 19 inches, 6 lbs, 1 oz.  I have attached a picture of Monty caring for Emily!  He is so good with her.  He keeps his distance but always checks on her in her bassinet or when we come back from the pediatrician!  10/05/12

Holly,

Hello and Happy Holidays! I hope all is going well on your end. We are doing great and wanted to send a quick update on Owen. He has changed so much! He has doubled his weight and is now 8lbs. He is such a happy puppy and we absolutely adore him! He is definitely Mommy’s boy and doesn’t let me out of his sight! I have attached a few new pictures. He has been to the groomers twice-his hair sure does grow fast! He has also lost a lot of his black and it has come in so much lighter. He is simply beautiful!

I was wondering what exactly I should be feeding him. Should he still be eating 3 x’s a day or only 2? How much should I be feeding him-still a 1/4 cup or more. He loves cheese and bananas and I know they are safe options. Do you suggest anything else?

I look forward to hearing from you. Have a beautiful holiday season!
Patti 12/15/11

Holly,

I’ve been meaning to email you to let you know how well Molly and Maverick are doing. They are now six months old. Both are house-trained and puppy pad trained (which was a blessing during Irene!). They are crate trained and sleep in separate crates at night. They love to be outside in the yard and to lay on top of my grandchildren’s picnic table on the deck. Both have been “fixed” and are up to date on their shots. They have each been to the groomers twice. The pictures I’ve included were right after the first trip to be groomed.

When you posted Molly’s picture on your website you said she was a real couch potato. Not anymore! She is a live wire and loves to wrestle with big brother Brinkley (I’ve also included a picture of the three of them). She runs, jumps, pounces on Brinkley all the time. The two of them love to race around the yard at top speed. During the summer I had a wading pool in the back yard which was empty most of the time. Molly and Maverick loved to jump in it, climb the stairs and slide down the slide. Maverick is at least a pound lighter than Molly and is a real “mama’s boy.”

I can’t sit down to watch tv without him in my lap or laying beside me. He is usually the odd man out when they play or race around the yard, so he sticks close to me. Getting two puppies turned out to be perfect — Brinkley got a playmate who is as active as he is and I got my little dog to cuddle.

Everyone who comes to visit loves them — and some people come primarily to play with them! My four-year-old twin grandchildren love to hold Molly and Maverick, who are very calm and gentle with the twins.
Havanese are a wonderful breed and I couldn’t be happier with my two babies.

Warmly,
Sandy W 9/26/11

Hello Holly,

We have been the proud parents of Zoey and Oreo since May and we couldn’t be happier. They have been a wonderful addition to the family. They are smart and easy to train. Happy and playful they make us laugh all the time, and they have been great with the grandchildren too. Zoey is loveable and will give hugs and kisses, while Oreo is happy just sitting on your lap all day if you will let him.

They love meeting new people and make new friends quick, there temperament is calm and friendly not barking or fearful. We have people ask us all the time about the breed and they see how well they behave. Thank you so much for the work you do with your dogs, the proof is in your puppies.

Chris and Cathy 11/3/11

Hello.

It’s been a while since I’ve written to tell you about Bella. She is by far the best dog EVER!!! She is so sweet and so good. We went to obedience school and she is good. I don’t practice a lot but she is still good. We still go for our daily walks. She also goes to dog camp every now and then. I get here there when it’s bad weather so she can get her energy out and if I go for a day trip on a weekend. She loves is and is tired for 2 days!! They have webcam so sometimes I peak in to see how she’s doing.

She was so shy at first. I brought her in recently and they asked me who she was! She was crazy the entire time. I think that was a lot of excited energy that it’s nice out.

Here are some pictures. Don’t worry – I don’t dress her up but I needed a winter jacket that actually covered her belly b/c she gets snow balls. She hates it. She bites me when I put it on. I took the hood off and she’s better with it. But, she still gets mad. It’s so funny!!!

Anyways, I just wanted to check in and let you know she is still as sweet as ever and has a very good and spoiled life!!! Lots of people that love and play with her.

Thank you so much!!!!

Jessica 6/5/11

Hi Holly,

Benny is the funniest, sweetest and of course, cutest puppy ever!

Many people have asked me for your name and contact information…Benny lost his first tooth yesterday, has learned how to fetch, crawl from a down, walk on a loose leash and give kisses….I am crazy about this pooch!

Thank You,
Marilyn 9/27/11

Holly,

Thought you might like to see a picture of Sassie and Zoey. We just love them.

Kathy 5/17/11

Hello Holly,

In a little over a week, our friend Raleigh, one of your former pups is going to be turning one! In honor of his birthday, I wanted to pass along to you a few photos to give you a sense of how he adjusted to his new home and what he looks like now in all his glory.

We really enjoy having Raleigh, and we are so happy that he has bonded well with us as his family. He is a very proud dog, and likes to be in charge…..such a big personality for a guy his size! He really adores our Yellow Lab, Millie as you will see in one of the photos. He has added a lot of energy to the house and keeps us all on our toes. We just love him!

Hope you enjoy the photos and that this message finds you well.

All the best, Monica

Just wanted to send along a picture of Mopsy. She was one year old on 3/15/12. She is just the sweetest dog! She weighs about 12.5 lbs. and is energetic, loving and cuddly. We keep her groomed short and she looks great. We opted to train her to use an indoor potty box (something I never thought I’d do) and it has worked out perfectly. She has had the run of the house for several months with no accidents at all.

What a great breed! We just love her! Hope you and your family are doing well.

Peace, Rose 3/16/12

She is the best dog ever, thank you, thank you Luna is just a smart fabulous puppy.
Thank you so much. I have told lots of friends about you. Hope it helps.

MC 3/2/12

She is the best dog ever. Our neighborhood is in love with her. She greats all of my young clients is the smallest by far of the dogs in her Puppy training class, but also the star. Luna likes playing with the big dogs she meets including Bernese Mountain dogs and golden retrievers

MC 3/18/12

She is so much fun – loves the beach, other dogs, fetching the ball … ALWAYS looking for me.

Narragansett Beach, Rhode Island

CB 2/15/12

Hi Holly,

We purchased our puppy from you guys back in August (we love her!!) and we just sent Bobby and Sarah to you to find a
puppy, since it was evident that they were going to steal ours if they did not get their own!!! I’m so glad they will also be happy havanese owners soon!! Bobby & Sarah are awesome – you’ll love them… but their kids are so excited! They are friends with my daughters, and they are already saying the puppies will be ‘sisters from another mister’… seriously – this is 9th graders for you!

I attached a photo of Chesley from when we chose her from your website, and some photos from now. She is a funny, happy, playful dog who comes to our office every day, and when she stays home, everyone in the building, including the mailman, are sad… it’s so funny!

We are so glad to have found her, and just love having her as part of our family! Such a little love!!!

Thanks again,
Missy M 2/10/12

Holly,

I wanted to write and let you know how much we both love this little girl who just turned 2 years old on January 25, 2012. She is the joy of our home, so beautiful, smart, athletic (a great receiver who runs the backyard as a true athlete), loving, and funny. I love checking back in on your website to see her little relatives – so many look so similar to her! And so many of their parents have such wonderful stories to tell.

She is the queen of our house and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Patty and Charlie – Mia’s mom and dad! 2/1/12

Hello!

Happy New Year! Yuki turned 1 this week. I wanted to take the time to thank you for creating such a beautiful, fun addition to our family. : )

He goes everywhere with us – our families in Maine and NY all have big dogs and he plays with them like they are his cousins too!) We have just finished our 3rd doggie school course (Beyond Basics), and he passed with flying colors. If we can fit it in my daughter’s busy schedule, we want to take the Agility Class.

He definitely has his opinion on how things should be, but he is a good boy.I wanted to show xxxxxxxxx (my daughter) Yuki’s Mom and Dad on your website. Which ones are they?

Here’s some pics from our 2011 with Yuki. Enjoy!

Thanks again. : ) Deb

Hi Holly,

Happy New Year to you too! Max is doing GREAT!!! He’s our pride and joy…everyone loves him!!! He’s going to be 2 years old on January 20th. He’s a big boy now with an excellent, fun disposition! I’ve attached a few pics for you to check out since I’d rather not post them on Facebook.

Take care,
Karen 1/17/12

Just wanted to thank you for our wonderful dog, Clancy! He is the perfect dog. He loves to go on walks, ride in the car, and snuggle on the couch. He is so sweet , playful, and adorable. Clancy is now 1 year and 7 months. Hope everything is well!

Thank you,
The Duff’s 1/14/12

Holly,

Thought you might like to see what miss Minnie is looking like now – this is probably at least a week and a half,
maybe two weeks now.

She’s growing like a weed, eating much better! We’re having alot of fun with her – she’s a hoot!

Marlene 8/14/11

Holly,

Thought you might like to see Minnie after her first grooming! This was taken at the beginning of September – she’s changed so much even since then.

How long do you continue to feed puppies the Mini 33 dog food?

Thanks,
Marlene 9/21/11

Hi Holly,

The little ones are adorable!!! I wish I could afford $1300…Lola would love to have a true sister or brother. I have been meaning to write. Lola is such a special dog. I can’t tell you enough how she has made my life better. She stops people in their tracks. Whether it’s because she gets on her back legs and walks like a person when she is excited(see attached) or because she is filled with so much love and affection. Lola will be three this November and is still really acting like a puppy. Lola loves other dogs…the bigger the better. Her most favorite is Rusty…60lb mutt…who plays gentle but has taught Lola to be feisty. OR Quest…a 100lb Retriever who is very old and lets Lola sleep next to his belly. Rusty is very careful with Lola and is so big he jumps over her. It’s interesting — Lola feels the safest with him.

Lola is a little timid around dogs her size..but once she knows she is safe…she wants to play like they are her Rusty. Needless to say…she plays rough. My niece and nephew have already had 2 wedding for Lola and Rusty. But I hate to tell them…Lola has another love. Bruno…a 20lb havenese! He is huge…so much bigger than Lola!! And…Lola gets all coy around him…it’s quite funny. He lives near my parents and Lola will whine looking for him. When she see him coming up the street she’ll run around in circles really fast and start yelping and run to the door so we will let her out. Lola never leaves my side…she sleeps attached to my hip and loves sleeping under the covers. My parents often take her when I’m working and they just might love her more than I do — if possible. Attached are a few pictures. Question…do all Havenese smile?

Thank you …She is really the best dog ever!! Even my dog walker is smitten — will come by just to visit and get some Lola Love.

Cheers…Jennifer 7/129/11

Hi Holly,

I wanted to send you an update on Cody (born Sept. 11) who we adopted from you in November after we lost our beloved boxer. Cody has been a joy and our 4 kids adore him. Cody’s favorite thing to do is fetch a tennis ball. He also loves the boat. Cody has graduated from puppy training and the good citizen class.

I think what we struggle with the most is house breaking him. do you have any suggestions for me?

Thanks again,

Marnie

Hi Holly,

Our Havanese, Barley just got groomed yesterday. Thought u might like to see how he looks these days. We got him from you right after thanksgiving. He’s doing very well.

Loves my daughter and is all housebroken.

M. 3/21/12

Hi Holly,

I wanted to let you know what a great feature you have on your website that allows us to click on a photo to have it enlarged. All the pups are so adorable. Jim and I always catch each other viewing your dogs. LOL NO we can’t get another dog! We have so much fun with Missy and Mister who both have become the nicest dogs ever.

Mister still is not excited to go in the car, but it is a necessity so he tolerates it–only on MY LAP!
He throws up if we try to put him in the back with Missy.

That little black and white boy born in January–like Mister no one has taken him. If he is as sweet as Mister people are missing out on a lot of fun and love!

Keep up the great work! We can’t imagine our lives without these two “kids”!

Martha 7/1/11

Hi Holly

We were just looking at your puppies! Then I saw Missy lounging and couldn't resist taking her picture.

Congratulations on your successful year!! 

All the Best-

Martha & Jim  Cloran 1/30/13

PS. This picture was NOT staged!!

Steve & I just want you to know that Lola & Sofie are the love of our lives!! They are the most affectionate dogs..Want to be with us all the time. It was the best thing we did for ourselves finding you and your beautiful breed of dog. Sofie and Lola love us too!!!

Best to you,
Paula & Steve

Simon

Hi Holly,

Just wanted to drop a note to say that Simon is doing well.  He is the sweetest little boy!  Few pictures attached.  Thanks, again he is great!

 Jen 8/9/12