Hello! Becky Roeder and Von Jelberg, together, are Rosalba Havanese. They live in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, in Bozeman, Montana. Their passion is dogs, and particularly, Havanese. Havanese are a wonderful companion dog. These dogs have a delightful personality; equally happy to lay on your lap or race through the yard, playing.
Von had her start in horses and Yorkshire Terriers, while Becky started in German Shepherd Dogs. They both came together with a passion for Havanese and have been having a blast ever since! This breed is smart and easily trained; has a delightfully joyful personality, gets along with all people and dogs, and has very few health issues compared to a lot of other breeds. They can also readily accompany their owner on a plane or by car when they travel, so a perfect companion for retirees. Show dogs are kept in a long coat, but many pet owners prefer to keep their Havanese in a puppy cut which makes coat maintenance relatively easy.
DOG EXPERIENCE AND AFFILIATION
Von and Becky have both had experience with therapy dogs and have enjoyed visiting a number of facilities and events in the Gallatin Valley, representing both the Havanese breed and Intermountain Therapy Animals
Of course, you can’t really be involved in purebred dogs without being affiliated with a local AKC dog club. Becky is a current member and the President of the Gallatin Dog Club, having served a number of years as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Becky is also currently on the Board of Directors for the Havanese Club of America and their merchandising chair for the National Specialty. Von is the Vice-President of the Gallatin Dog Club and a current member of the Havanese Club of America.
Our goal is to improve the breed and to provide healthy, well-adjusted pets for loving homes. We consider ourselves responsible breeders; all of our dogs have their health clearances and all are shown to their championship or in the process of finishing. The most important aspect of a responsible breeder, however, is that we are your breeders for the life of the dog. If you have any questions or need assistance, we will be there for you. If we don’t know the answer, we will find it. 50+ years of combined dog knowledge and experience goes a long way and we are delighted to share it with you!
If you think Havanese are the right dog for you, then you’ve come to the right place. “Rosalba” means “white rose” and the white rose is often a symbol of new beginnings. We hope you enjoy our website – perhaps there is a “new beginning” here for you!
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If you are thinking about a puppy, you can download and complete the Puppy Questionnaire by clicking here.