I'm the breeder behind Happy Acres Havanese and Mini Sheepadoodles located in Stoughton, WI. I started breeding because I love puppies, and with 6 dogs of my own already, I couldn’t keep getting more puppies for myself! My puppies grow up in my home underfoot, well socialized and happy. I live on a small farm and they spend their days exploring the pastures and playing with doggy friends.
Ruthanna’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Ruthanna has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Price includes full AKC registration for Havanese puppies, 2 year health guarantee, and 2 sets of vaccinations.”
Ruthanna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ruthanna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ruthanna directly.
Puppies are well socialized with kids, cats, and other dogs. They are handled and played with daily. We are obsessed with them so they get lots of attention! We do nail clippings every week so they will be used to having their paws handled. We start potty training at 4 weeks old. By go-home date, they will be pottying regularly outdoors on a schedule. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Beginning potty training , Puppy temperament evaluation , Early socialization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, and Socialized with Children.
All puppies are examined by a veterinarian and receive their first two sets of shots before going home.
We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.
Ruthanna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“I don’t ship my puppies, but I are happy to meet you at the Madison airport. Puppies can be taken home on a plane in a soft carrier that fits underneath the seat in front of you.”
Ruthanna has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Ruthanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Ruthanna’s program includes five colors
Ruthanna’s Havanese puppies include chocolate, fawn sable, chocolate sable, cream, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Ruthanna’s links
Happy Acres Havanese and Mini Sheepadoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Havanese
Havanese
About Snickers
Snickers is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ruthanna decided to make her part of their program. Ruthanna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Havanese
About George
George is a male Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ruthanna decided to make him part of their program. Ruthanna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more
Havanese
About Kizzy
Kizzy is a female Havanese about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ruthanna decided to make her part of their program. Ruthanna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more
Havanese
Great level
Happy Acres Havanese and Mini Sheepadoodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Havanese.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Hear what other owners say about working with Ruthanna to bring home their puppies.
Dolores F.
Oct. 2023
Wonderful temperament for a puppy. We are having so much fun with him!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.