Seda Havanese

12/03/2025

I wanted to share a heartfelt update. Over the past while, I’ve stepped back from social media due to work demands, HFC commitments, and my own personal health and family challenges. With everything on my plate, I haven’t been able to share many of the wonderful accomplishments, birthdays, or milestones that truly deserve celebration.

As many of you know, I’m a sensitive soul. I celebrate every joy with you, and I feel every hardship too. The past couple of years have brought heavy emotions for some of our Seda families, and I’ve carried that quietly while still cheering for you all behind the scenes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as I find balance again.
And if I may ask a small favour: please keep sending your updates, photos, stories, and milestones. Even when I’m quiet online, your messages mean more than you know and help me reconnect when life gets overwhelming.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Seda family.

With love,
Lynda • Seda Havanese

12/01/2025

I want to honour two beautiful Seda girls who recently crossed the bridge: Chika and Luna, both deeply cherished by their Calgary families. Their gentle, loving spirits were unmistakable reflections of their mother Jenga, who would have celebrated her 19th birthday tomorrow.

To Terry & Susan, and to Erin & Alex — thank you for giving these girls the joyful, devoted lives they deserved. Their spirits will forever remain woven into the Seda story.

As a sensitive person, every loss touches me deeply. When one of my puppies leaves this world, it isn’t just their families who grieve — I grieve too. These girls began their lives in my hands. I watched their first breaths, felt their first tiny kisses, steadied their little wobbly steps. I remember the moment their eyes found mine, and the milestones that followed. Those memories never leave me. Every Seda family becomes part of my own, and every dog I’ve raised takes a piece of my heart with them.

In truth, I am still crying over the losses of Chika and Luna. Their passing has reopened so many tender places in my heart — places shaped by years of loving, raising, and letting go. And with Jenga’s birthday tomorrow, I feel the weight of all three so strongly. Their spirits were connected from the beginning, and they will remain connected always. 💜

There is a quote that has always resonated with me:

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them.
And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart.
If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog,
and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”
~ Unknown

Every Seda pup carries pieces of my heart — and they always will.
Their love lives on in their families, in the memories we hold, and in the legacy of kindness they leave behind.

For Chika and Luna 🌈🐾 —
who came into this world with gentle hearts
and left it wrapped in the love of their families.
Thank you for the joy you brought,
the lessons you left behind,
and the pieces of your hearts you gifted us.

Remembering Jenga (Ch Feliz Ringside Gossip) Dec 2, 2006 - Jan 10, 2024 as tomorrow would have been her 19th birthday 💜
and her daughters
Chika (Seda's Island Lewa) March 30, 2011 - Oct 10, 2025
and
Luna (SD-MACH SD-CH SD-GCH CKC CH Seda’s Dancin’ in the Moonlight SDN SDIN SC SI AN NN SD-E SD-A SD-S-SP CW-ScR3 CW-ScR2 CW-ScR1 CW-SI CW-SD CW-SP CGN (Luna’s life of titled accomplishments in CKC, CWAGS, UKC and SDDA (highest titled Havanese in this organization).
April 23, 2012 - November 14, 2025

May your memories be eternal 🕯️

11/14/2025

Last years calendars sold out quickly and this years are already going fast! We have limited numbers so order yours today 🐾💕

🐾📆 Great News for fellow Havanese Fanciers! 📆🐾
Our 2026 Havanese Fanciers of Canada calendars are now available to order!

🛒 Order yours here: https://www.havanesefanciers.ca/merchandise/

We definitely recommend ordering these early, as we sold out quickly last year.

🖼 What’s inside?
– A full year of beautiful Havanese photos
– Charming layouts perfect for home, office, or gifting
– A lovely way to celebrate the breed we all adore

❤️ Why you’ll love it:
– Makes a fantastic gift for any Havanese lover
– Supports the HFC
– Guaranteed to make you smile every single month

📸 When your calendar arrives, share a photo of it in its new home — we’d love to see it!

If you prefer to use e-transfer, you can e-transfer $24.99 to our treasurer: [email protected].

Message Lynda at [email protected] with your order and mailing address, and copy the treasurer’s email address.

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11/02/2025

🐾 Weekend Show Wrap-Up!

What a weekend at the Red Deer & District Kennel Club show!
Life has prevented me from attending shows for the past several months, so this weekend was a big deal. It’s been over a year, or more, since Paris, Seda’s Magical Allure, hit the ring as she’s been busy growing out her beautiful coat — and she didn’t disappoint!
✨ Friday: only class female, no points
✨ Saturday & Sunday: Winners Female both days, adding to her earlier wins — she’s now within striking distance of her Championship!

Although truth be told, Paris much prefers the Sprinters field to the conformation pageant arena 😉

Our Maggie (CH WyHaven Magnolia Zest for Seda) was out as a special and strutted her stuff:
🌸 Friday – Select Female (1 pt)
🌸 Saturday & Sunday – Best of Opposite (2 pts each day) Thanks Jennifer Raaymaker for piloting her around the ring for me ❤️
That’s 5 points toward her Grand title!

A big thank-you to the Red Deer & District Kennel Club, the volunteers who make these weekends possible, and the judges who found our girls in a lineup full of top dogs — including several Best in Show winners.
It was wonderful catching up with friends old and new. Congratulations to everyone on their successes!

At the end of the day, we all go home with the best dog. ❤️

10/29/2025

The Summer/Fall HFC newsletter is out. Enjoy this most recent edition and please send us your photos! You may see them in either the newsletter or the calendar which should be on sale mid-November.

10/12/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all!! 🦃

I have many updates to share - as soon as I have a few days off 🤪

09/23/2025

📣 Update !

Thanks to everyone who shared the post on Chico. He has his forever home ❤️

✨ Rescue Spotlight ✨

Our friends at Havanese Rescue (Canada) have a very special boy who is now ready to find his forever family. 💕

He came into rescue a couple of months ago, has been fully vetted, and is now looking for a loving home to call his own. 🏡🐾

Please take a moment to read the original post (shared below) and share it forward — the more people who see him, the better chance he has of finding that perfect match!

Every share truly makes a difference. 💌



He’s do best in a home where hes the only dog.

Chico is still looking for his forever home 💜

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

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 🙏🏻