ToRaise Havanese
Rural City of Benalla, VIC
ToRaise Havanese accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
Hi, I'm Therase J.
Toraise Havanese began as a family journey. We were searching for a dog with specific temperament traits to suit our family, including calmness, affection, and a strong bond with people. Through that process, we discovered the Havanese breed and were drawn to their gentle nature and intuitive companionship. Our dogs…
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Member since Jan 2026
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised in our home and are gently exposed to everyday household noises, routines, and family life from an early age. They receive daily handling to build confidence, trust, and positive associations with people. We focus on age-appropriate socialisation, allowing puppies to explore new experiences at…
Health
The health and wellbeing of our dogs and puppies is a priority at Toraise Havanese. Our breeding dogs receive regular veterinary care and are maintained on an appropriate diet, parasite prevention, and health management program. Puppies are raised in a clean home environment and monitored closely throughout their…
Home environment
Our puppies are raised in our family home in a calm, caring environment and are an active part of daily household life. They are exposed to normal household routines, sounds, and activities to help them develop confidence and adaptability from an early age. We provide a clean, safe space where puppies can rest, play,…
Included with our puppies
Each puppy from Toraise Havanese goes to their new home with a carefully prepared puppy pack to support a smooth and confident transition. Puppies will go home with: Age-appropriate worming and health care up to date Veterinary health check and first vaccinations (where age appropriate) Microchipping and relevant…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
ToRaise Havanese conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Havanese.
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
Patellar Luxation
Physical Test
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…
Additional Tests
ToRaise Havanese does not conduct additional health tests.
Transportation options
ToRaise Havanese will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Our payment process
1. Complete RightPaw Application. 2. Organise a Phone call/Video Call to meet one another. 3. Pay $200 Non Refundable Deposit to secure your puppy with free bowl and bag of puppy food in your puppy pack. 4. Pay remaining $3,000 balance the day of collecting or delivery of your puppy.
Getting your puppy home
ToRaise Havanese supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Home-based breeding program where our dogs are raised as part of our family. Our puppies grow up in a calm, loving home environment with daily handling, gentle socialisation, and plenty of positive early experiences. We place a strong emphasis on temperament, wellbeing, and responsible breeding, with the goal of…
Why we got involved in breeding
I was originally introduced to the Havanese breed while researching the temperament and character traits I was looking for in a family dog. At the time, I was focused on finding a breed known for its gentle nature, people-focused temperament, and suitability for a calm home environment. That research led me to the…
Our special touch
With a background in aged care and a strong understanding of calm, respectful interaction, I place a special focus on temperament, gentle handling, and emotional wellbeing in my dogs and puppies. This experience has shaped the way our puppies are raised, with an emphasis on patience, positive early experiences, and…
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State registration
RB287420
Association
MDBA
Association number
40989
Prefix
Toraise Havanese
Breeding since
2025
Applying for a puppy
ToRaise Havanese accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
A$3,200