Raising Happy Healthy Confident and Social Havanese Puppies
PLEASE BE PATIENT, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTURCTION
About Us
Thank you for visitig about DelSol Havanese, one of Canada’s premier Havanese breeders. We are committed to producing healthy, well-socialized, and loving companions while upholding the highest breeding standards. Whether you are looking for a cherished family pet or a show-quality Havanese, our goal is to provide you with a puppy that is not only beautiful but also well-adjusted, affectionate, and healthy.
About Me & DelSol Havanese
My name is Margaret Lacey Wardle, and I am a retired nurse with a lifelong dedication to canine health, breeding, and responsible ownership. My journey as a breeder began in 1991 with Australian Shepherds, but as I aged, I transitioned to the Havanese breed, drawn to their charming personalities and loving nature.
I am an active and passionate member of the Havanese Fanciers of Canada and the Havanese Owners and Lovers Association (HOLA), where I proudly serve on the board. I strongly believe in continuous education and ethical breeding practices, ensuring that each new generation of puppies is healthier and better than the last.
Our mission at DelSol Havanese is to preserve and protect the integrity of the breed by strictly adhering to the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Breed Standard. One of the key ways we achieve this is through participation in CKC conformation shows, where our breeding dogs are evaluated to confirm they meet the breed’s physical and temperament standards.
Our Breeding Philosophy
At DelSol Havanese, we are deeply committed to breeding healthy, happy, and well-tempered puppies. We follow a responsible breeding program that focuses on three core priorities:
1. Temperament – The Heart of a Havanese
The Havanese breed is known for its affectionate, intelligent, and friendly nature. A strong, positive temperament is our #1 priority. Every puppy we raise is carefully socialized to ensure they are confident, outgoing, and well-adjusted to various environments.
2. Health – A Lifetime Commitment
We take great pride in producing healthy puppies with long lifespans. Every breeding dog undergoes rigorous health testing before being considered for our program. Any dog that does not pass these health screenings is removed from our breeding program.
Our testing includes:
CAER Eye Exams – Ensures optimal vision health.
OFA Patella & Cardiac Testing – Prevents genetic joint and heart conditions.
OFA LCPD (Hip Dysplasia Testing) – Guarantees strong skeletal structure.
OFA Thyroid Testing (for select bloodlines) – Prevents inherited thyroid disorders.
Additionally, we study pedigrees extensively to ensure that we are breeding only the strongest, healthiest lines. Our breeding program maintains at least ten generations of health-cleared lines, making our puppies among the healthiest in the breed.
3. Structure – Ensuring Physical Excellence
The Havanese is a toy breed, but structure is still crucial for sound movement, comfort, and longevity. By adhering to the CKC Breed Standard, we ensure that our puppies are physically strong, well-proportioned, and free of structural defects. Our puppies are bred to not only be loving companions but also to excel in the CKC show ring.
Our Puppies & Breeding Program
Each of our puppies is raised in a loving, home environment—never in kennels. The Havanese is a companion breed, meaning they thrive best when raised alongside people. We dedicate extensive time and effort to early socialization, training, and health care, ensuring each puppy has the best possible start in life.
Health & Veterinary Care
Microchipping – All puppies are microchipped before leaving, as required by Canadian law.
Deworming & Parasite Prevention – Puppies are dewormed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks, and at 8 weeks, a veterinary fecal test ensures they are parasite-free.
Comprehensive Veterinary Check – At 8 weeks old, puppies undergo a full wellness examination, including a cardiac and patella evaluation by a licensed veterinarian.
Vaccinations – Puppies receive their first set of vaccinations before going to their new homes.
Training & Early Socialization
Puppy Culture Training – We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture, a proven socialization program that enhances learning, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. This ensures they grow into confident, well-mannered dogs.
Crate Training – Puppies are introduced to crate training before leaving, making the transition to their new home easier.
Potty Training – Our puppies are potty trained to the Safepet Pet Loo, helping them adjust to their new homes smoothly.
Comfort Items – Each puppy goes home with a scented comfort toy to ease separation anxiety and help them adjust to their new environment.
10-Year Health Guarantee – Unmatched Peace of Mind
We are proud to offer a 10-year health guarantee against congenital and genetic diseases—a longer guarantee than most breeders provide. We can confidently offer this because of our strict health testing and responsible breeding program.
Since 1991, we have never had to replace a puppy due to health issues. This is a testament to the quality of our breeding program and the diligence of our health screening.
A Lifetime of Support
Our relationship with our puppy families does not end at adoption. We provide lifetime breeder support, ensuring that you always have guidance, advice, and assistance as your Havanese grows. We welcome updates, questions, and love staying connected with our extended DelSol Havanese family.
How to Reserve a Puppy
If you are interested in adopting a DelSol Havanese puppy, we encourage you to reach out to us for:
Availability updates
Puppy reservation details
Upcoming litters and timelines
We are happy to answer any questions and assist you in finding the perfect Havanese companion for your family.
Thank You for Considering DelSol Havanese
We understand that adding a puppy to your family is a significant decision, and we appreciate your interest in our breeding program. Our mission is to provide you with a healthy, well-socialized, and loving companion who will bring joy to your life for many years to come.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you into the DelSol Havanese family!
Welcome to
Delsol Havnese
We are a highly experienced preservation breeder with a passion for breeding Havanese dogs. We are pleased to inform you, we have proven our preservation through actively showing the dogs we've breed in the breed ring, we have quickly and easily attained our CKC Championships.
With over 30 years of experience breeding dogs and specializing in Havanese since 2013, we are confident in our ability to produce healthy genetically diverse puppies.
The health of our pups over the years allows us to offer you one of the best health guarantees in the business. DelSol Havanese are very proud to offer
a 10-year health guarantee against genetic and congenital diseases.
All of our breeding dogs are health cleared through OFA testing and most of them are DNA tested.
Our puppies are raised in our loving home. We do extensive work with our pups starting with ENS from day 3 until their eyes open, to using the puppy culture program to raise our pups to think for themselves, solve tasks on their own. Our pups go home able to sleep 7 hours per night in their crate beside your bed, and potty trained to use the Safepet Pet Loo.
Thank you for considering us for your next furry family member!
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Our Story
At DelSol Havanese, our journey in the world of purebred dogs began back in 1991 — not with Havanese, but with the spirited and intelligent Australian Shepherd. For many years, our focus was on breeding, showing, and enjoying the loyal companionship of this athletic and driven breed.
As time went on, and our lifestyle evolved, we began to look for a breed with a gentler pace — one that could bring the same joy and devotion but in a smaller, more adaptable package. That search led us to the Havanese, a delightful little dog with a big heart, a joyful spirit, and a luxurious, silky coat that captures attention wherever it goes.
We quickly fell in love with their charm, intelligence, and affectionate nature. The Havanese not only filled our home with laughter but also renewed our passion for breeding — this time with an emphasis on temperament, health, and the preservation of breed quality.
At DelSol, every puppy is lovingly raised in our home, surrounded by warmth, socialization, and care. We take pride in producing healthy, happy companions who embody the very best of the Havanese breed standard — from their expressive eyes and flowing coats to their eager-to-please personalities.
Over the decades, our goal has remained constant: to share the joy and companionship of a well-bred dog. Whether in the show ring or curled up beside you, a DelSol Havanese is truly bred with heart.
Our Pups
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yes we have pups available
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email at mlacey.wardle@yahoo.ca
or you can call us at 519.688.3230
ALFIE is a lovely black Irish pied boy, sweet as an be, loving,playful, potty trained. Available to an approved home.
JOHNNY is a beautiful solid sable boy, playful, loving, loves his tummy rubs, and is a social confident pup
AVAILABLE PUPS TO APPROVED HOMES
(on your left) is RUTHIE she is a lovely black and tan girl, she's a fiesty playful, loving, social and confident, loves attention.
(on you right)MIDNIGHT, a gorgeous solid black boy who is also a confident social pup, loves attention and belly rubs
SUSIE is a simply perfect black and tan girl, fabulous marking just like Mom. Shes a playful confident happy puppy.
Annie and Lotti have been bred for pups to go to their approved forever homes in March 2026
accepting deposits at this time.
Lotti - CKC CH Willowgates Whole Lotta Love has been bred to Saran - CKC GCH That's A Wrap
Annie - CKC CH DelSols Candle in the Wind has been breed to Simon- CKC CH Weatherford's I Am A Rock at DelSol