Hello, my name is Ruth, and I have a Havanese whose registered name is Querida. This means beloved friend in spanish. Her call-name is Keri. About ten years ago while I was visiting in Florida, I came upon an advertisement in the pet section of the newspaper. It mentioned "Havanese" puppies for sale. I was intrigued, and called the people in South Carolina who had advertised. I heard from them, but unfortunately they had no females. They did give me information and thus began a very long project in locating other Havnanese breeders. I called and wrote letters, went to one or two shows, and two years later was finally able to meet a woman named Astrid Whitman who had litters available in Cleveland, Ohio. I flew up there in May of 1994, saw the pups, selected Keri and returned home to Long Island with her in my arms. Her coloring as a baby was much different from that which it is now. She is a pleasure and a joy and every bit of effort I put in was more than worth it...... 
Keri sitting on the couch. 
Keri's breed the Havanese, originated from Cuba and is related to the Bichon Frise and the Bichon Bolognese. 
Keri is a pet therapy dog for Bide-a-Wee. She visits Nursing homes and Schools. She also participates in special events. Here she is at Barnes & Noble doing fund raising. Keri is also listed with Therapy Dogs International and has received the Good citizen award. 
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