We are Robin Gillespie and Buddy Wood.
Together we are Gilwood.
a visit with some friends
In 2000 we got our first havanese and fell head over heels in love. Now there's no turning back.
When
looking for our first havanese we were asked if we wanted to show and
breed....something that had never crossed our minds before. We
thought about it (not fully understanding all the implications) and our
addiction started.
Bella was that havanese. She stole our hearts.
Little did we know that we'd eventually be making plans to have many more fill our home with love and lots of laughter and joy.
It's been one hell of a learning experience. What we orginally thought would be simple has been nothing but amazing.
Hmmm.
We honestly did not see this coming.
They have become our passion.
We honestly did not see this coming.
They have become our passion.
All of our havanese
Dory, Firpo, Sidney, Popper, Bella, Naima and Karma
May 2007
Please
keep in mind that even though we happen to think the havanese breed is
spectacular they aren't the perfect dog for every person or
lifestyle. Yes, they are truly wonderful companions but they do
require more than the average amount of attention and grooming. These
little characters don't do well if left alone for extended periods of
time and need to be an integral part of the family in order to
thrive. (Separation anxiety is not unheard in this breed.)
They are very intelligent and can charm the hardest of hearts.
Also...
please do your research on the havanese breed, their characteristics
and other issues (such as health issues) that can and do affect
them before you bring that adorable bundle of fluff home. Don't
hesitate to ask questions of breeders. It's better to be forearmed with
knowledge than be sorry after the fact.
The girls of Gilwood Havanese:
Gilwood Peachy Keen
"Peaches"
And then, the girls who really run the show here......
Bella, Sidney and Naima
Health issues precluded them from participating in our breeding program.
Health issues precluded them from participating in our breeding program.
Buddy and Robin are members of the Havanese Club of America.
