One of Canada's Premier Havanese Breeders
Breeder of Multiple Best in Show &
Multiple Best in Specialty Show Winning Havanese
I'm proud to announce that my daughter, Sarah Drake, is now a partner at Ashstone Kennel. With over 30 years of experience, alongside me, breeding, raising, showing, and as a successful professional show handler, Sarah will be a fantastic asset at Ashstone.
What is a Preservation Breeder?
Purposefully Breeding Purebred Dogs.
Preservation breeders are dedicated purebred dog breeders that strive to protect their breed and to continue its existence.
Purebred dogs have been created to perform a specific function and each breed has a unique history.
The preservation breeder honors this history by trying to produce the best specimen of the breed and in this sense, "improving it", but also trying to maintain the qualities that make the breed recognizable, able to perform its purpose, and steadfast in appearance and character.
So in improving the breed the goal is the more perfect example, not to change the look, function, or temperament or to create something new or different, but rather to preserve that unique set of qualities that sets the breed apart as a distinct breed of dog.
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Updated: 10/28/25