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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Certified Pet First Aid

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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Christmas Eve

Holiday Greetings from Ozzy!

We wish you the best Holidays ever! From our family to yours.

Ines, Carmen, Felix and Max.

Merry Christmas Darlah, Nathan and Family and Pippin’s friends at Talemaker.

Best Wishes for the New Year.

Karen, Ron and Pippin

Hi there,

So Finn slept from 10:30-7:30 am!!  He’s such a precious pup!  He’s doing amazing!  Getting a ton of love.  

Our kids have completely raised to the challenge and are learning so much about him and training him already.  He will nip and jump but the minute we say no and walk away...he sits immediately because he just wants to be with us and please us.  He definitely loves being rewarded with treats which is great!! 

He has a completely relaxed disposition.  He absolutely loves lying on his side and getting his belly rubbed....and there are no shortage of people in our house!  

He hasn’t completely learned his name yet that’s probably because he has five people calling him “Finn, finzie, finnley, finnee!”  Hahaha!!  But he is super smart and will figure it out.  

We are absolutely in love and thank you thank you !  We can’t say enough that you did all the work.  We think you already have your next customer....a friend has plans to get a puppy in the next year and she is already sold on a Havanese and Talemakers!! 

Have a happy holiday season!!!  

Marlon, Nicole, Sydney, Hudson, Davis and Finn! 

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From our house to yours - have a very happy holiday!

Abby is my sweet girl! Love her to pieces! ❤️ Hugs to mama Jeannie!

Holiday Greetings from our crew, Pixie and Leo.

They only get the 'hat torture' once a year, the rest of the time all LOVE!

Dorothy, Tom, Pixie and Leo

Hi Darlah and Nathan:

Just a quick email to wish you and your family the best over the holiday season.

It has been fun to watch the latest litters of puppies grow and develop under your kind and generous care.  Your compassionate and gentle influence on our dogs remains with them throughout their lives. I feel blessed to have the privilege of having a Talemakers' girl in my life - Moxie brings us smiles, joy and laughter every day.  We love her so.

I have attached her recent holiday pictures for you.  She has grown into such a wonderful girl - still working on agility and tricks classes with her.  In fact, we have her expert trick certificate (which will be recognized by the CKC beginning in January) and will be working on her championship level in the new year.  She is so smart - much smarter than me!

Keep well, and we look forward to seeing you soon.  All the best,

MaryLou and Moxie

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More Later

Also, only if you are up to it, read Ella's blog.

We also want to recognize two dear friends that are dealing with cancer. One day at a time. It is a clear reminder that we must make each day precious. May they be able to put their concerns aside during this holiday season and find laughter.

We also want to recognize those that have lost family members. We understand this grief all too well. Each is unique. Finding ones coping skills can feel daunting but indulge, please. A good book, a movie - anything to find some enjoyment and don't feel guilty if you manage to find it.

We feel so for all those going through difficult times this holiday season. It is not easy for everyone.

We do dogs. We don't have time for celebrations (do miss it) other than making the dogs have the most fabulous time. A part of me is deeply sad that we are not surrounded by human family but they are all over the place from BC, Las Vegas, North Carolina, Portland etc.

Life is well life and creating memories with what you have is important.

Ash, Grey, Ollie and LexiDogs had great fun today. Ash and Grey, the schnauzers are here overnight. It is great exposure for the havanese. If a dog has not had any exposure - we fear what we do not know - they tend to worry about the bigger ones. We are lucky as we have the schnauzers and Jesse the collie who visits. Plus we have Inula. It's all positive.

Here is the gallery.

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Reader Comments (4)

All theses photos warm my heart to
It was a sad year for me
And following your blog always makes me smiles
I fell in love with your havaneses and I think you the best human parents
and havaneses breeders there is.
Will send you an e-mail in January hoping to become one of your beautiful
puppy's mum

Merry Christmas to you Nathan, Darllah and your family
All the best for 2020 to the Talemaker Family
Susan

December 24, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterSusan C

Such fabulous holiday photos. The dogs are all so loved. Warms my heart big time ❤️

December 24, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterAngela, Patches, and Radar

Susan: Hugs!

December 24, 2019 | Registered CommenterDarlah

Darlah all you say is true and you know our love goes out to those Talemaker family suffering with cancer. It is a struggle and I hope you stay strong and can overcome this struggle.

The holiday photos warm my heart and your blog is the best reading I can do for now and it makes me smile.

Hugs to all.

December 25, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterRonnie

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