Seda Havanese

08/05/2025

📬 Maggie (aka Miss Nashville 🎸) got mail… and it’s official! 🎉
*CH Wyhaven’s Magnolia Zest for Seda* is confirmed a Canadian Champion!

This beautiful, confident girl has been such a joy to show — and she’s just getting started. We’ll be continuing on toward her Grand Championship, and we’re also looking at some performance titles because, let’s be honest… this girl needs a job 😂

Big thanks to everyone who’s cheered her on so far — Maggie is definitely living up to her zesty name! 🍋✨

P.S. I LOVED my visit to Nashville and hope to go back one day. ❤️

As always, my eternal gratitude to EAnn for Maggie as well as sending her daddy ZeeZee to me for an extended visit over 5 years ago ❤️🐾❤️

08/05/2025

All of our Havanese are health tested through OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), and we’re happy to share the open database link with anyone interested. We go beyond the basics by also screening for elbows, thyroid, and heart (via auscultation), and we use the UCDavis Havanese Health Panel, which covers four additional genetic conditions. I choose OFA because it provides expert, standardized evaluations by board-certified specialists, offering reliable insight into inherited health issues—far beyond what a routine vet check can detect. This level of transparency ensures confidence in the health and integrity of our breeding dogs and their puppies. 🐾💕

For many centuries the Havanese have been a beloved family dog in Cuba. They are a small, non-shedding, family friendly, dog breed that are cheerful with a sparkle in their eyes!

Are you interested in this breed? The OFA, working with the Havanese Club of America, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock:
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHip)
- ACVO Eye Exam
- Patellar Luxation

Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements are issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria.

For more information about the Havanese, please visit the parent club website: https://havaneseclubofamerica.org/
For more information about the CHIC program, check out the OFA: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/

08/05/2025

At Seda Havanese, I breed with intention — focusing on health, structure, temperament, and preserving Cuban lineage. Every litter is planned with careful attention to pedigrees, genetic diversity, and the betterment of the breed. My puppies are raised in a home environment with early socialization, enrichment, and love. I prioritize matching the right puppy with the right home, and I remain a committed partner to my puppy families throughout each dog’s life.

We also are proud to work with other breeders who share our philosophies and had a lovely visit last week from Kathy of Panda Bear Kennels of BC. She brought Willow for a repeat breeding to our boy Keeper, and also brought along their daughter Lyric. What a sweetheart — Lyric has her mama’s beauty and her daddy’s personality and drive!

Kathy is hoping for puppies in early October, so if you’re looking to add a well-bred Havanese to your family and are interested in our lines, be sure to reach out to her.

My heart is healing and I’ll be opening up my own puppy applications for 2026, so feel free to contact me if you’d like to learn more about upcoming litters here at Seda.

Sharing a few photos of Willow and Lyric below — it’s always a joy seeing Keeper’s legacy in action! 💛

08/05/2025

Two weeks ago, mama Tobi went home with Dan & Miranda so I could ‘Seda-fie’ little Ally. Along with her over-night crate training, and weaning, Ally began early agility foundation work — learning to tug with proper drive and form. She’d make a terrier mama proud! 😂

Dan, Miranda, and their boys have (not so) patiently waited for the day little Ally could return to them — and Friday, August 1st, was that day. After a spa session for the special girl, we made the trip to Calgary, where mama Tobi was waiting to greet her daughter. The family was reunited, and it was such a sweet moment to witness.

Under Dan’s guidance, her training will continue, and I truly believe she’ll make her grandmother Cora proud — as well as the rest of us cheering from the sidelines.

Miranda has already shared “She's a superstar! Sleeps great. Stays quiet until one of us gets up for the bathroom. She's been eating great. Loves the beef pucks. And this morning she took herself out to the dog run on her own!!!!” 🥰

My deepest gratitude to EAnn of WyHaven Havanese for making this breeding possible, and to Dan & Miranda for allowing Tobi to have this final litter. Although we had hoped for more than one pup to choose from, we got exactly what we hoped for - a stellar girl with the potential for the show ring and the agility course. Tobi now enjoys a well-earned retirement and gets to watch her youngest daughter grow.

With hope and excitement, Ally may step into the show ring later this fall or in 2026 — continuing her journey as part of Seda’s future.

Welcome home, sweet Ally. 💕

08/05/2025

One year ago, August 3rd became a day wrapped in meaning, emotion, and miracles. A few days earlier, their daddy Marco slipped out of a home’s backyard in Calgary while visiting. We were all on edge, praying for his safe return while using every trick I had learned over the years in rescuing lost dogs. On day three — August 3rd — he found his way back into his mama’s arms.

That same day, three beautiful baby girls made their way into the world. A fourth little soul was born sleeping, reminding us just how fragile and sacred new life is. The magic of 3 — three days, three daughters, on the 3rd day of the month, and the return of a beloved father — is something I’ll never forget.

I’ve kept this litter a little quieter than most. Maybe because of how it all began. Maybe because I was still grieving the loss of my two heart boys earlier that spring. But whatever the reason, I held these girls close — close to my heart and close to home.

Taffy has since gone to Edmonton, where she joined her brothers Andy (Determination Litter 2021) and Stewart (Here Comes the Sun 2022) with their amazing humans, Karen and Rob. ❤️🐾🐾🐾❤️

Truffles and Kit are still with me. 💜 Kit is ring-ready, full of promise and poise, while Truffles is gently building her confidence. Both bring me so much joy.

Happy 1st Birthday to my M&M girls. You were exactly what my heart needed. ❤️

My thanks to Marco’s Mama and guardian home - Cynthia (and Darcy) I know he is deeply loved and properly spoiled 💙🐾💙
Also grateful to Kori of Protege Havanese and Jacqueline of Seven Seas Havanese who allowed Marco to come to Canada to be a part of the Seda clan 🙏🏻

08/05/2025

Sometimes when I step away from Facebook, birthdays slip past — but that doesn’t make them any less special in my heart. ♥️

A (slightly late) Happy 7th Birthday to the Cuban Authors – born July 31st, 2018! 🇨🇺📚

This litter was one I had long dreamed of. I paired my ½ Cuban beauty, Gaby, with the stunning full Cuban male El Niño, owned by Diane of Ludico Havanese. Niño came to Canada, where we earned him a Canadian championship in the short time he was here. The result? Puppies with 3/4 Cuban heritage and a pedigree I was proud to preserve.

🍫 Dulce, a beautiful chocolate, lives in Calgary, bringing joy and vitality to her family and keeping everyone young at heart.

📚 Zoe is wrapped in love in her Sherwood Park home that she shares with a younger sister — a lucky girl indeed.

And Hemi… my heart dog. I lost him last year to cancer, complicated by pneumonia which started out as a form of kennel cough. This year’s birthday was bittersweet, filled with memories of the deep and special bond we shared. He will always be part of me. ❤️ 🌈🐾

Happy (belated) 7th birthday to these beautiful souls. You are so loved — always.

A heartfelt thank-you to Gaby’s family for allowing her to return to me for this special breeding — your support helped make this dream come true. Also my eternal gratitude to Diane for trusting me with her El Niño. 🙏🏻

07/30/2025

🎉☀️ Happy 3rd Birthday to our Summer Fun litter — born July 29, 2022! ☀️🎉

We’re sending sunshine and love to:

🌴 Pedal – Living the island dream with mama Celeste and Tony
🐾 Celeste – Kathy’s right-hand pup in Edmonton
🏎️ Ember – Speed-loving boy with Dean, Christy & family in Sherwood Park
💞 Akome – Cherished by Angel & Ian, and sharing life with his half-brother Merlin

A special note of love and strength to Angel, as she continues her courageous journey through cancer. We are holding space for you. 💗

Both Ember and Celeste earned their Canadian Championships — and we’re already dreaming about a future with “little Celeste’s” in 2026!

🎂 Parents of this joyful crew:
Sire: Ch Happy Paws Rise from the Flames “Phoenix”
Dam: CH Seda’s Blue Chip Baby CGN RN RA NTD ITD NS VN “Mirage”

Happy Birthday to these special souls who continue to bring so much joy and fun to their families. 🌞

07/26/2025

Celebrating this update from Anthony and Harrison on our home-bred boy, Ryder! 🏆🐾

Here’s what Anthony shared:

“Ryder achieved two more titles — Novice Trick Dog Master (NTD-M) and Versatility Advanced. Harrison and I feel incredibly fortunate to have Ryder in our family. We are grateful to Terri and Rose (Ryder’s owners) and to Lynda (Ryder’s breeder) for entrusting us with Ryder and cheering us on. ❤️”

Pending CKC confirmation, Ryder is now:

GChB Seda’s Ryder at Amistosa and Twinkle CGN NS S AS NTD NTD-M

This Multiple Group Winner also qualifies for his NV (Versatility Novice) & VA (Versatility Advanced).

A pretty big name for a once shy little boy we called Wicket 💛 A little boy I had a hard time letting go. 🥰

With beauty and brains, Ryder continues to shine in the performance ring after conquering the conformation ring — but most importantly, as a beloved family companion. Thank you Anthony and Harrison for being the amazing dads you are ❤️🐾❤️

My deepest gratitude to EAnn of WyHaven Havanese for allowing ZeeZee to come to Canada in 2020. His influence is undeniable in his own offspring as well as generations following — producing not only champions in the ring but also dogs with the heart and drive to succeed in performance, all while being the fun loving, lap-seeking companions our breed was originally meant to be.

We’re told scent work is next for Ryder — we can’t wait to cheer this amazing team on in their next adventure!

Sire: Ch Seda’s Keeper of the Stars ‘Keeper’ 💙
Dam: Ch Seda Twinkle Whoz Ur Daddy ‘Tobi’ 💗

07/24/2025

Went for a walk in the Zoom Park yesterday evening and spent time mushroom picking! A friend posted a great reminder so I wanted to share her wise words. To add to that, I also want to add for personal safety reasons, it’s best to wear gloves and throw all picked mushrooms into the garbage.

I took pictures of the many different types of mushrooms I found and asked ChatGPT to identify. Check out each picture for what I learned.

07/23/2025

🎉🌞 Happy 3rd Birthday to the “Here Comes the Sun” litter! 🌞🎉

Three years ago on July 22nd, Magic (Seda’s New Beginnings NTD NS) and Phoenix (Ch Happy Paws Rise From the Flames) brought sunshine into the world in the form of four beautiful Havanese pups. ✨

Please join me in wishing a happy 3rd birthday to these cherished pups and their amazing families:

💛 Flare – My shining star at home, now a Grand Champion: GCh Seda’s Walking on Sunshine NS
💛 Stewart – Living in Edmonton with Rob, Karen, and his Havanese siblings Andy and Taffy. A trio made in heaven!
💛 Merlin – A sweet soul loved deeply by Ian and Angel in Edmonton
🕶️ Ozzie – Surprise coloring and full of charm, living his best life in Calgary with Sharmen, Kerry, and their children. His name? Seda’s Sun Glasses at Night 😎

These pups continue to bring light and joy wherever they go. Thank you to their families for the love, care, and happiness you share with them every day. ❤️

07/23/2025

This amazing rendition is Inter Ch Timbiriche and is behind all our ZeeZee puppies 🥰 Love the Cuban lines!!! 🇨🇺

Thanks Zolia for the original post!

For those of you who have Chan Chan and ZeeZee puppies, this is the wonderful Cuban and Inter Ch Timbiriche that is in your pedigree!

12/25/2024

🎄🐾 Wishing all of our Seda Havanese family and friends a very Merry Christmas! 🎅✨

We hope your holiday season is filled with love, laughter, and plenty of cuddles from your furry companions. 🐶💖 To make this season even brighter, we’d love to see photos of your dogs enjoying the festivities! Whether they’re snoozing by the tree, playing in the snow, or sporting their favorite holiday outfits, share their Christmas moments in the comments below! 📸🎁

Let’s celebrate the joy they bring to our lives—today and every day. Merry Christmas from Seda Havanese to you and your pack! 🎄❤️