Colhaven Havanese

Colhaven Havanese, Havanese in Kinston, NC in eastern North Carolina near Raleigh, has bred healthy puppies for over a decade. Ellene Cole attends national breed club seminars and follows American Kennel Club guidelines, with all adult dogs screened for hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and heart health. Pups grow up in a home setting with daily socialization and gentle handling before they join new families.

The breeding program focuses on producing gentle companions with lively temperaments and sturdy builds suited to family life. A love of the breed dates back generations at Colhaven, where care routines include supervised playtime on covered porches and exposure to common household sounds. Recent buyers note how well-adjusted their puppies remain as they settle into new homes and how the breeder stays available for ongoing guidance. Careful pairing of pedigrees aims to reduce hereditary risks, and each puppy leaves with a starter packet of feeding instructions and a health record.