Costs

Unfortunately starting in the New Year, our costs will go up. Please contact nathan for updated costs.

Picnic Photos & Details

The picnic date took place on August 17, 2019 from 12pm to 5pm at Yvonne's place in Brighton. Check out the details here. Photos from the 2019 picnic can be found here. Yvonne's place is NEXT DOOR to her old place. I will try to put a havanese flag out front. Hope you can join us. Directions are here. The house # is 25. There is no picnic in 2020 due to COVID but hopefully in 2021. Stay Tuned!

Grooming 101

Want to see how I get a smooth coat and what equipment I use? I am continually learning and perfecting but I created this video Windows version) and for you Mac apple folks - here's a conversion. - not a professional one, to help you get a head start and perfect your own skill. Got questions? Ask away.

Want to know how to create a bathing machine that will save you time, product and wash your dog better than ever before? Check out Dick and Irma's instructions on how to create your own machine for a fraction of the cost.

Woofstock Is Back

Meet us at Woofstock. Dogs are welcomed. We meet at the restaurant across the street from Woodbine Park. Here is the location. Meet up happens on June 22, 2024 at 9:30 to 945am. Rain date is the next day. Look forward to seeing your havanese there and the humans too! Don't have your havanese yet? Well join us anyway! 

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Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid is a recognized National Pet First Aid Certificate course for dog and cat professionals and pet owners. Talemaker Havanese now has that certificate having taken and passed the course.

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Jun212017

Changes

Look who dropped in - Anne and Russell. Spicy is going to take the journey tomorrow to Montreal with them to follow a different journey that they can give her. It was a very, very hard decision but when it's about them it is easier. I always imagined Spice living here forever. Spice is a wonderful dog who loves everyone with her waggy, waggy tail and kisses. I will miss her kisses and her wriggles but knowing she is getting that extra special attention - well it's about her not us.

She is also mega agile and she runs with grace. It's hard to explain but we look forward to hearing about her journey and having her visit when they go on holidays. 

We have had so many changes from Trouble to Sadie (Thyme) to now Spice. Do not ask about Roxie, please. She will remain. Why? Well no one has asked yet so don't. :-)

I should have taken video of Anne running with Spice and marvelling at how very fast she is. She is so fast she can catch a squirrel but she will never do anything when she does grab the tail. She just wants to know she can. 

So please wish Anne, Russell, Cooper and Spice a safe journey tomorrow morning. We love this couple and the fit is right, I believe.

On another note, Tenshi departs tomorrow, Levon and Trigger departed today. Magic came for the day and kept digging at the ice in the water that I placed her beard hair up and still she soaked herself. It was funny.

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Reader Comments (15)

Congratulation Anne and Russell. Spicey is a beauty and I'm happy she is going to have a wonderful life with you. Darlah, I feel for you, but I know she would only go to the perfect home. It's so unselfish of you and shows how much you love her and all the dogs.

June 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterValerie and stella

Aww that is so beautiful! What a wonderful family, so happy for everyone. A difficult decision, but you and Nathan always put the dogs first and you will have many wonderful visits. I'm already looking forward to the great pictures that Anne and Russel send.

June 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterGerda

What a wonderful surprise!! It feels like a blessing for all!!! Hugs

June 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterPatricia Charney

Congratulations to Spice's new family! It's happy moment for the new family and Spice but it's bittersweet for you and Nathan. Let's hope time will heal your void quickly.

June 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterSylvia

... wow ...
I'm sad, I will miss her, I always felt a connection with Spicy, and of course, she Farley's mamma.
But also happy for Anne, Russell and the Coop. Any chance they'll be at the BBQ?

Huge Congratulations to this beautiful family!
So nice of Cooper to share his Kingdom with Spice! She will always hold a special place in our hearts, because she's Ines' mother.
Wishing you all the best from the bottom of my heart.

June 21, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterCarmen and Ines

Safe journey Anne, Russell, Coop and Spicy.
So glad Spicy is with you, she and Coop look happy.
Love to you all.

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterSu

Wow! What a beautiful picture of the four of them.
That must have been a very difficult decision for you and Nathan.
I look forward to seeing pictures of Cooper and Spicy playing together.

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle

I vowed I wouldn't cry but it happens - happy for her - happy for Cooper and Anne and Russell. Look forward to seeing how happy she is on her new journey. One has to remind themselves that its not about us - it's about them. Even if it rains I may swim anyways. Glad my morning is crazy busy with grooming.

June 22, 2017 | Registered CommenterDarlah

Oh wow!!! That is huge!!! Huge congrats to Spice's new family. She is such a lovely pup and I am so happy that she makes up a part of our sweet Sadie. I'm also really happy that I got to see her when I was there a few weeks ago and look in to those amazingly beautiful eyes of hers. I'm sure Ann and Russell know how lucky they are. Darlah, I think I would shed tears whenever one would leave, even knowing that it was all good. I'm also happy for you and Nathan knowing that she will come back for visits. Sending you all big hugs today!!!

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterPatt

What a surprise !!!! Huge congrats to Anne, Russell and the Coop !! They are the only members of the Talemaker family that I have met since they used to live in Muskoka and drop into my store to visit. I know that Spice couldn't have a better family and I am so happy for them ! I also know how hard it is for you Darlah but she will have a wonderful life and I'm sure you know that too.

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterMaureen

Thanks to everyone for the best wishes. We couldn't be happier. Our family is now complete. Spicy is a sweetheart, inside and out. We love her to pieces, as we do the Coop. You can look forward to lots of pics down the road!

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterAnne, Cooper and Spicy

OMG, the one day I didn't get to read the blog until the day after and missed one of the biggest and best news items of the year. Darlah, it must be so very hard but you and Nathan so think of the dogs. I am ecstatic for Anne, Russell and Cooper. Nothing better than having two Talemaker Havanese imho. Anne, I am so looking forward to your blogs and Facebook posts to hear all about your complete family. Huge Congratulations to all!

Wow! Two beautiful Talemaker dawgs! Congratulations to Anne, Russell and Cooper! You are doubly blessed! Enjoy!

June 22, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterLiz and Abby

Spice has left such a legacy with the many Talemaker puppies she has welcomed to the world. Those of us who are lucky enough to have a Spice pup know the wonderful wiggly tail moves and run-like-hell play that Spice has infused in her litters. I will miss seeing Spice on the blogs, and my heart goes out to you, Darlah and Nathan, as I know how much Spice has meant to you both over the years. Saying this, as others have said, you always put the dogs first, and Anne's family is perfect fit for Spice. Anne, congratulations on the newest member of your family. What a lucky dog and a lucky family.

June 23, 2017 | Unregistered CommenterMaryLou

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