Health-tested parents
Health Tested Puppies at Sage Puppies
If you are searching for health tested puppies from a careful, family-focused breeder, Sage Puppies in South Jordan, Utah prioritizes parent screening, veterinary care, breed-appropriate pairing, and transparent guidance before families apply.
We raise Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies with a thoughtful focus on health, temperament, early handling, and a smooth transition home—whether your puppy is picked up locally in Utah or delivered to your family nationwide.
- Breed-appropriate parent screening
- Veterinary wellness care
- Small companion breeds only
- Clear go-home guidance
Health testing is one part of our larger approach: intentional pairings, attentive nursery care, early socialization, and family support.
What it means
What “health tested puppies” means at Sage Puppies.
Health testing starts with the parent dogs and the pairing decisions behind each litter. It does not mean every possible condition can be predicted or prevented, but it does help reduce known risk and supports more responsible breeding decisions.
Screening before breeding
Parent dogs are evaluated with health and temperament in mind before a pairing is planned. Testing may vary by breed, family line, age, and veterinary recommendation.
Relevant, not generic
Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies have different breed backgrounds, so the health conversation should reflect the parents involved in each specific litter.
Clear family conversations
We want families to understand what health testing can and cannot tell them. Questions are welcome before you reserve a puppy or join a waitlist.
No breeder can honestly promise that a puppy will never experience a health issue. Our goal is to make careful, informed breeding decisions, provide age-appropriate veterinary care, and help families start with the clearest information possible.
From the first days in the nursery, we observe comfort, growth, nursing, handling, and the everyday details that support healthy puppy development.
Our focus
A health-focused foundation from pairing to go-home day.
Health testing is one layer of a broader care system. We also consider temperament, structure, size expectations, coat type, family fit, and the everyday care puppies receive during their earliest weeks.
- Thoughtful parent selection for health, temperament, and companion qualities.
- Breed-appropriate health screening for the parent dogs involved.
- Veterinary care and wellness checks before puppies go home.
- Age-appropriate vaccine and deworming records when applicable.
- Early handling, gentle exposure, and confidence-building experiences.
- Clear transition guidance for food, routine, pickup, or delivery.
Breed-specific care
Health considerations by breed.
Sage Puppies focuses on Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies. Each pairing is reviewed with the parent dogs in mind, including breed background, size, temperament, coat traits, and relevant health considerations.
Gentle, devoted companions
For Havanese pairings, we focus on small companion temperament, structure, movement, coat quality, and breed-relevant health history.
- Parent health and temperament review.
- Breed-aware screening conversations.
- Family suitability for small companion homes.
Affectionate, smart, low-shedding
Havapoo pairings include both Havanese and Poodle influence, so we consider the health, temperament, coat, and size traits of both parent lines.
- Parent-line health review.
- Coat and size expectation guidance.
- Temperament fit for families and companion homes.
Warm, social, family-loving
Cavapoo pairings include Cavalier and Poodle influence, so health discussions should be tied to the exact parents and litter under consideration.
- Parent health and temperament review.
- Small companion structure and size guidance.
- Family-fit conversations before reservation.
Rest, handling, curiosity, confidence, and recovery after small new experiences all help us understand each puppy as they grow.
Puppy wellness
From first weeks to go-home day, health is handled step by step.
Families deserve more than a cute puppy photo. They deserve to know how puppies are cared for, what records are provided, and what to expect before pickup or delivery.
Daily observation supports health, comfort, cleanliness, early handling, and a calmer transition into family life.
Parent pairing
Before a litter is planned, we consider parent health, temperament, size, coat traits, and the type of family home each pairing may fit best.
Nursery care
Puppies are raised with attentive daily care, gentle handling, clean routines, and observation during their earliest developmental weeks.
Vet guidance
Puppies receive veterinary wellness care before go-home, along with age-appropriate health records and transition details for their new family.
Family handoff
We help families prepare for food, routine, travel, pickup, delivery, and the first days at home so the transition feels calm and informed.
Transparency
Questions are part of choosing a reputable breeder.
We welcome thoughtful questions from families. If you are considering an available puppy or upcoming litter, ask about the parents, health testing, veterinary care, go-home records, and what support is provided after your puppy comes home.
Before you reserve
- What health testing was completed for this puppy’s parents?
- What veterinary care will my puppy receive before going home?
- What records or go-home information will be provided?
- What is the expected size, coat type, and temperament?
- How does pickup or delivery work for my location?
Clarity matters
Health testing, veterinary care, and health guarantees are not the same thing.
These terms are often used together, but they mean different things. Understanding the difference helps families make a more confident decision.
Delivery and pickup health information
Health information before nationwide delivery
About 85% of Sage Puppies families live outside Utah and choose delivery. Before delivery, we help you understand go-home timing, puppy preparation, health records, travel expectations, and next steps for your own veterinarian.
- Clear pickup or delivery timing.
- Health and transition details before go-home.
- Preparation guidance for arrival day.
Pickup in South Jordan, Utah
For local families near Salt Lake City, pickup is available by appointment in South Jordan. We confirm what to bring, what records you will receive, and how to help your puppy settle in at home.
- Pickup by appointment.
- Go-home instructions provided.
- Questions welcomed before pickup day.
A calm go-home plan helps families prepare for rest, routine, veterinary follow-up, and a smoother first week together.
Common questions
Health Tested Puppies FAQs
These answers help families understand how Sage Puppies approaches health-tested parents, puppy wellness, and responsible expectations.
Are Sage Puppies parents health tested?
Does health testing guarantee my puppy will never have a health issue?
What health information is provided before go-home?
Is health testing the same for Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies?
Can out-of-state families ask health questions before delivery?
When should I schedule my puppy’s first vet visit?
Ready for the next step?
Choose a puppy with confidence.
Browse available Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies, review the reservation process, or start your application for an upcoming litter. We will help you understand health, temperament, timing, and pickup or delivery before you move forward.