How to find a Havanese foster dog

[Anonymous]

We are looking into getting a Havanese dog. I am allergic to most dogs, but have now met two Havanese and have not had a reaction. My allergist really wants me to foster one for a week or two to be sure, but I have no idea how I can find one? For a variety of reasons, asking the two families with Havanese that I have met would not be appropriate.

Anyone have a suggestion? I have scoured shelter and rescue sites for the breed. I really want to make this happen for my daughter, but would feel awful if we got one and had to take it back to the breeder.

[Anonymous]

How is taking it back to the breeder any different from giving a foster to a new owner? Talk to the breeders. Maybe you could babysit one of their adult dogs as a test (assuming the dog is chill and wouldn't mind).

[Anonymous]

I have fostered dogs for a long time. You are not just going to be able to find a Havanese to foster. First, I have never seen a purebred Havanese come through the rescue I volunteer with. Second, even if one did, it would go to an experienced foster parent.

[Anonymous]

There are very few Havanese and I cannot imagine any for foster so you can try them out. Just don't if you are concerned. I did multiple allergy tests as my parents said I was allergic to dogs and all clear. I have no issues with our Havanese. They don't shed. We bathe weekly or more often if dirty to help keep things cleaner.

So that you know, Havanese are very high maintenance. Ours is a very picky eater, wants to be with someone at all times, hates being home alone and freaks out after a few hours, wants to go everywhere with us. It's the sweetest thing ever, but its life changing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are very few Havanese and I cannot imagine any for foster so you can try them out. Just don't if you are concerned. I did multiple allergy tests as my parents said I was allergic to dogs and all clear. I have no issues with our Havanese. They don't shed. We bathe weekly or more often if dirty to help keep things cleaner.

So that you know, Havanese are very high maintenance. Ours is a very picky eater, wants to be with someone at all times, hates being home alone and freaks out after a few hours, wants to go everywhere with us. It's the sweetest thing ever, but its life changing.

And, lastly, our dog prefers the adults over the kids. They bond to one person and are velcro dogs.

[Anonymous]

try a morkie

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:try a morkie

What’s that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have fostered dogs for a long time. You are not just going to be able to find a Havanese to foster. First, I have never seen a purebred Havanese come through the rescue I volunteer with. Second, even if one did, it would go to an experienced foster parent.

Rescues are in the business of saving dogs. It seems kind of offensive that OP would go to a rescue and want to "foster" only if a purebred Havanese came through, in order to "try it out." I get that there are allergies here, but this isn't the way to go about this.

I do have a toy poodle adopted through rescue, but she was a puppy mill rescue and a very sad mess that needed a lot of rehabilitation. Clearly not what OP is up for. And I was able to adopt that dog because I'd been fostering with the rescue for quite a while prior to that.

[Anonymous]

Op should visit a havi in someone’s home before deciding. But the comments of returning it are red flags to me. Havanese are great but they have strong opinions and time consuming with maintenance. And, dog may not bond to daughter as it binds to the one who cares for it the most. They don’t shed and less likely to cause issues. I hand not hand mine over to someone for a week as that’s harmful to the dog and op house probably isn’t dog friendly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have fostered dogs for a long time. You are not just going to be able to find a Havanese to foster. First, I have never seen a purebred Havanese come through the rescue I volunteer with. Second, even if one did, it would go to an experienced foster parent.

Rescues are in the business of saving dogs. It seems kind of offensive that OP would go to a rescue and want to "foster" only if a purebred Havanese came through, in order to "try it out." I get that there are allergies here, but this isn't the way to go about this.

I do have a toy poodle adopted through rescue, but she was a puppy mill rescue and a very sad mess that needed a lot of rehabilitation. Clearly not what OP is up for. And I was able to adopt that dog because I'd been fostering with the rescue for quite a while prior to that.

It is possible but those dogs will have issues.

[Anonymous]

You’d probably have an easier time offering to dog-sit for people rather than trying to foster, but it may take time to find an arrangement.

[Anonymous]

There ae multiple breeds out there that don't shed. Don't lock yourself into one, especially one that tends to be a one perosn only dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are very few Havanese and I cannot imagine any for foster so you can try them out. Just don't if you are concerned. I did multiple allergy tests as my parents said I was allergic to dogs and all clear. I have no issues with our Havanese. They don't shed. We bathe weekly or more often if dirty to help keep things cleaner.

So that you know, Havanese are very high maintenance. Ours is a very picky eater, wants to be with someone at all times, hates being home alone and freaks out after a few hours, wants to go everywhere with us. It's the sweetest thing ever, but its life changing.

OMG! Our Havi has been gone 2 years now and we still talk how freaking picky he was about his food!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are very few Havanese and I cannot imagine any for foster so you can try them out. Just don't if you are concerned. I did multiple allergy tests as my parents said I was allergic to dogs and all clear. I have no issues with our Havanese. They don't shed. We bathe weekly or more often if dirty to help keep things cleaner.

So that you know, Havanese are very high maintenance. Ours is a very picky eater, wants to be with someone at all times, hates being home alone and freaks out after a few hours, wants to go everywhere with us. It's the sweetest thing ever, but its life changing.

OMG! Our Havi has been gone 2 years now and we still talk how freaking picky he was about his food!

Mine is only not picky when it comes off my plate (not anyone elses, even if we are all eating the same thing). She'll only eat kibble if we starve her. Otherwise I have to make custom food - some I batch cook and freeze in ice cube trays and other stuff I make fresh. And, I have to cook it - she will rarely eat it if anyone else cooks it. And, everything has to have cheese on top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are very few Havanese and I cannot imagine any for foster so you can try them out. Just don't if you are concerned. I did multiple allergy tests as my parents said I was allergic to dogs and all clear. I have no issues with our Havanese. They don't shed. We bathe weekly or more often if dirty to help keep things cleaner.

So that you know, Havanese are very high maintenance. Ours is a very picky eater, wants to be with someone at all times, hates being home alone and freaks out after a few hours, wants to go everywhere with us. It's the sweetest thing ever, but its life changing.

OMG! Our Havi has been gone 2 years now and we still talk how freaking picky he was about his food!

Mine is only not picky when it comes off my plate (not anyone elses, even if we are all eating the same thing). She'll only eat kibble if we starve her. Otherwise I have to make custom food - some I batch cook and freeze in ice cube trays and other stuff I make fresh. And, I have to cook it - she will rarely eat it if anyone else cooks it. And, everything has to have cheese on top.

That blows my mind. I have a different breed and he’ll wolf down anything. We can’t leave any food out on the counters. He’ll also eat items that smell like food (muffin wrappers, the wax from a Babybel cheese). He has chewed through Tupperware to get to what’s inside. Feeding your dog is way more work, but my dog has needed multiple vet visits for “dietary indiscretion,” so it’s not fun at either end of the spectrum.