Enjoying Sunshine

That's it... Nathan leaves for Sudbury soon. I need to wash Panda before he goes. He needs to do last minute errands. But before this craziness sets in we managed to have some great sunshine moments.

I may wash Logan so I do not have to wash him Friday. I have Jlo to wash and go home.

We have visitors coming Monday morning from Chicago. Instead of my marathon brushing one at a time as we go through the day I will do them all in the morning. I just finished everyone about an hour ago. I usually do one here and there instead of an assembly line process. heh I am glad when I do them right after each other as its then done. I rarely miss a day.

As we still have Spice in heat it means Kat has to sleep downstairs in the hallway with Dennis while I get the rest. We've never done that so it can be an interesting one. We shall see. Poor Dennis - maybe he will keep him awake.

I honestly brushed Scruffs but as you can see here he is not cooperating. Can you look brushed for more than 5 minutes? He reminds me of Spice and Wasabi mucking it up every chance.

Well, the grand daughter is in the hospital longterm so after Nathan gets back I may be doing some night time stints to relieve the daughter. Friday a colonoscopy and upper GI. We were hopeful she would be out after that but she said no she will probably be spending her birthday in the hospital and that's on the 23rd. What does she want for her birthday? To go out to eat and to be out of the hospital... sigh.

Scruffy You the Man

The Scruffy one got a brush out as soon as I was up. (Got 4 hours sleep) This was taken by Nathan as he had the pups out with some of the older crew.

Scruffy really seems to like the pups. He especially likes Timmy. Maybe that is due to Timmy being bold, grabbing his hair and saying - hey play with me will ya!

Scruffy seems to enjoy that attitude.

He does play with Cha Cha but its more of a soft play where with Timmy its full on play as if there is no size difference. Cha Cha says - hey whoa I am smaller than you - you know!

Scruffy no matter how busy you are brings a smile to your face and he just loves the Roxie.

Bath Times

No time to update. Washed a few today. Got to spend time with Abigail now. Take temps and all that stuff. I go out of the room and she cries for me. So, we are connected till she has pups to focus on them Dennis does the night shift or maybe I will. Maybe she will decide not to have them till tomorrow. We shall see.

It's either tonight or tomorrow though. Well guess what 9/10 was the magic day.

Does It Ever?

Does the hair ever stay this way if you don't tie it back? Not really even with hair gel but it can stay that way for a photo or a walk around the ring.

But it sure looks nice like that, doesn't it? Some people train their dog's hair like that pinning it separated in half to the side where the hair will eventually just fall that way - just like ours. But just like ours given a chance it reverts to its natural state.

The Penny went home. We are back to being just us. Penny and her fun attitude will be missed.

It's a quiet month... as Nathan deals with a show, we have pusp coming and I can get everyone bathed before Abigail has her pups - yeah right...

Show Time

Miss Panda Bear got a point yesterday for Winners Bitch and Best of Opposites and the same today. Envy won Best of Winners and Winners Dog. The duo is doing just great and we expect great things in Sudbury - no pressure. hahahaha

Miss Panda has a very early show tomorrow so I must wash her just before bed and comb her in the morning.

So much work for shows but the Panda is getting better each time. The shows actually help them in a big way with conditioning.

Penny is visiting just this weekend and is getting along fabulously. If she doesn't like something someone is trying to do , she lets you know. I love a gal that speaks her mind!

Mothering

It's nice to see the other dogs mothering the pups. The pups now follow whomever is out there to play with or just hang out with. It's enjoyable to watch.

They have all had a lazy day. Me not being whole and well I got everyone brushed, Logan washed and am having some chicken soup or trying to.

The dogs will soon gather around while I lay on the couch after Logan gets picked up. It will be a wonderful blanket of Havanese. Terra would join us but then there wouldn't be room for me. hahahaha So she will join me on the floor resting her head on me, I suppose and I will chill and get better. Best way to get well, I tell you!

Wasabi Pup Update

Here is a recent pic of our dear sweet Lucy!

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Sarah she's so cute and I love it that she still loves her quacky duck!

Down Day

Seeing I am a tad queasy today. I decided not going to the last class - sigh - really feel like we let you all down but Nathan is sick too.  I feel sick to my tummy and with shows 2 weeks in a row coming up and Lynda also feeling overwhelmed with kids back at school (she works at the university) well it was easy to say we have to count. Well, not that easy - but sometimes its wise to realize your limitations.

So, I hope the rest of you have a blast tonight. We get to see Scruffy tomorrow and hear all about how Scruffy and Ty ruled the class. I am off to bed early to play recovery as I have Panda to groom for showing tomorrow and Scruffy to have fun playing with.

Above is a photo of Kat's brother Murphy. Right from the start he had this strutting attitude and his mom has him in fashion shows. Risa adored this pup as he gave as well as he took and that brashness is what Risa loved.

Do you see the similarities in the Kat pups?

Got to Laugh

What is it about Panda and Roxie? Logan loves to maul them playing rough and chewing style. Poor Lynda trying to control that! I redirect him and stop him but as you can see between the rain and the Logie well Panda is a tad disheveled.

But Spice jumps on Logan and he goes - oh oh. Spice is rather physical so she gives as much as she gets. Logan used to play with her in a big way and then she went into heat and they had a repreive and her hair is starting to come back. It's not there yet - maybe a year from now but it is growing. :-)

But I am still trying to figure out how their relationship changed and his attentions went to Panda and Roxie instead. Fickle men. Spice still likes him but he's not sure to handle her these days. Next month it will change again - just watch!

Remember This Cutie?

Does anyone know who this is? Does his mom and dad know?

We had a very relaxing day. Tomorrow we get to see Panda and Logan, Thursday Scruffy. We have handling classes Tuesday (tomorrow), the last obedience class Wednesday.

Nathan has a show with Panda Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Then Abs pups come and Nathan is off to a show in Sudbury with Panda.

Crazy times but hoping its all a fun ride.

What a Day Truly!

We had Nathan's family over, his 2 brothers, the wives, our sister-in-laws and their 2 dogs. They have poodles so not only did our Havanese get to be exposed but so did the puppies.

Some of the photos are duplicates (gallery today on Fiona's blog), some not but check out the photos and in this one right here.

This was Nathan's brother Allan doing a my dog vs. your dog.

Interesting enough both brothers and wives want to go to the Havanese after one doesn't have their poodles and the other when they are not living with the sister-in-laws mom. We shall see.

But I am exhausted so I will keep this short. Tomorrow is a day of relaxation and then shows to get ready for - crazy stuff. Still, we will manage to have fun despite the work and that's what it is truly about!

Remember Fun

Will we get snow this year? Here we are getting the last minute times in the pools thinking about snow. We haven't even booked a closing.

Are we being hopeful or what?

Daddy was out pulling up weeds, bagging items and letting me sleep on the couch. I don't get it but I am tired and seem to need an extra hour or two sleeping so we feed the dogs, play with them and while they are napping I am trying yo get an extra nap in.

Kat's starting to go silly stupid as Treasure must be starting to go out or is in her prime. Truffie is a happy, happy boy. I think I will take Kat swimming just so he gets focused on other things.

We are off for a dinner get together in Oakville at Nathan's brother's new house so I thought I best get the updates in - Fionas - Abigails and this one. Treasures won't start till after an ultrasound at 30 days from now. Fiona's pups will be in their forever homes already and I will be missing them.

Why does time go by too fast?

Empty Nesters

It's a quiet house. I had a marathon of bathing and grooming today, visitors that came to swim and more grooming and bathing.

But its just our crew tonight and life is QUIET. I like the fun, quick pace but I also like recuperating.

I just want to get swimming in before it turns cold.

Roxie loved that we had guests here and was jumping in every chance she could get but only from the stair.

I loved that we got to see humans and canines that we haven't seen for sometime.

Tomorrow Miss Abs goes on a dinner outing with us as I won't leave her alone now. We are eating out at Nathan's brothers new house with other family guests. Dennis gets to hold down the fort, so to speak.

Changing Times

Tia goes home tomorrow.

As I am typing she is playing with Roxie just like this.

Who else is playing? Scruffy.

They created their own game and it is a riot. They all seem to be vying for Roxie's attention as if she is either the target or the one to follow. Still watching to figure which one it is.

Paula called me to ask me to read the mating dates for Teaser and Truffie as Teaser has dropped and is acting like its in the next day or so. I am a nut when it comes to tracking such stuff. She goes in for an xray tomorrow. I am excited about these pups as they are Truffie's first. Stay tuned for the news.

Then we get to see Abigail and Truffie's pups less than 2 weeks now hopefully in-between Nathan's shows. Otherwise photos won't be as usual as I will be hands on. You will just see the after delivery ones.

Truffie is a busy and lucky boy. He has now connected with Treasure a number of times. We will get a pregnancy this time just like we had when Wasabi didn't get pregnant that one time, the next time she did allowing connections earlier not just later. This is day 6 for Treasure. She's connected on day 4 on. Usually we wait till around day 9 but you can miss the window doing so as we found out. Treasure rather loves Truffie allowing him 2 connection just this morning alone. What can I say, they are all cougers. hahahahaha

Wasabi is truly enjoying her retirement and I am glad. But she still adores her Kat. Him not so much as he can tell she smells different. What can I say? Boys....

For those asking, no Spice is not in heat but it happens when it happens. I am hoping she waits for a bit. Then we take a break and do the shows. I may even teach Nathan how to groom thoroughly. He will need to learn before Sudbury.

So, busy times coming up and all I can say it BEST snow cause there is nothing like winter puppies playing in snow.

Update on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 6:40PM by Darlah

Abigail's blog is now on daily updates. I may keep it from her perspective till the big day. Hope you don't mind.

Oh My What a Cutie

Didn't get to take a lot of Socks photos as mom came to get him early so I had to send her away as I was not done. :-0

But here he is minutes before mom came back. He cleans up rather well.

I am playing catch-up with my own crew and poor Lynda has food poisoning so no class tonight. The duo will be taken care of by us so she can recover. I heard its pretty bad. As someone who has had this - not a fun experience at all. Poor lady and here's wishing she gets well as that experience is not fun.

Sparky also had a bath and as his parents are not here yet, I managed to get a few of him. Their plane keeps getting later and later so here's hoping Sparky stays clean as he is that kind of a guy. He can't help himself but be a play monkey and I wouldn't have it any other way.

As Nathan has their car and is supposed to pick them up at the airport and the time keeps changing we are also missing class. I am not up to it besides. I have a stomach ache - not sure why. It happens.

Here are a few photos of Sparky still clean. :-)

Sparky Twirling for His TreatAbigail and Sparky (Mom and Son)Sparky is in the growing out stageSparky is looking for trouble
A man on a mission

Back From the Vet

Risa simply has an irritation from possibly scratching herself. No crystals, not even a UTI but we have antibiotics in case it had its mind in turning into an infection.

That's a relief and a long drive and bill to find out but always better to have peace of mind.

She's no longer bleeding.

Gee these old gals worry you silly.

The rest of the crew is playing and the Sparky and Socks goes home tomorrow. Poor Lynda we are taking care of Logan and Panda as Lynda is VERY very sick after her holidays. Hoping she feels better soon. She will need to with the university newbies she will have to deal with starting soon. :-)

Today

If I have to go on that bleepin awful food I will die and that human mom will have to diet too cause I can't do this alone.

We think Risa has a urinary tract infection. It's her first one. We are familiar with them due to our goldens. How can you tell? They have blood in their urine.

Usually if it is caused by crystals they are put on special food to avoid removing them. It worked for Terra but she hated the food and lost a lot of weight. Risa and I can stand to lose weight but not this way. Terra's never had another case.

Nathan has to bring her to the vets tomorrow to see.

No update and we are still playing recovery. I am soo tired from the show.

No Time

We had a very full day. I couldn't get photos of the afternoon as Nathan had the camera.

I came home early after Panda won and got her 2 points.

I had to get Tiger Lily washed and heading home. I also had to groom everyone else. So, photos and updates are short in coming today.

I will update you with a photo of Nathan and Panda and Brie's coat change but not till later. I am feverishly working on photos for the show.

Brie's Tummy Colour Changes

 Can you believe the black coming in?

Early Day

We start early. We feed, we play, I brushed out half the dogs, the rest later when I return from the show.

We had a play session outside with the pups and they were wonderful. I will try to get the rest of the dogs playing with them later. This morning it was Ringo, Brie, Simba and well we tried Colby. He sniffed but for the most part he ignored.

The Bold BoyTrying to get a few photos up before I have to wash Panda for the show. For those of you that do not think a full sized dog can get through that tunnel, watch Ringo. Abigail was in it the other day but no camera. Roxie too. But Ringo takes the cake. He scampers through it in such a way that you laugh and laugh and he does it over and over. I will try to take a video after the show. Until them I am feverishly trying to get a gallery together of just a few playing. with the pups and later I will put another up on the puppy blog.

I am so far behind due to doing show photos for the club. More detail on those as no one wants a bad looking photo of a show dog. Me, I prefer to show it all but not everyone feels that way.

PS: Jane put some photos up on Facebook of her visit with us. Ask her for the link.

Rush job of today's morning play. <-- gallery

Here is Jane's link to her photos on Facebook. Hope you enjoy!

Update on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 5:44PM by Darlah

Panda only got reserve winners bitch today as a bank of dogs spooked her as she was entering the ring. She has to learn to deal with such craziness so we call this conditioming. We ended the show having fun with her. This is all good! We are proud of her!

Out of Time

We are out of time. I will try to do better tomorrow. With updating photos for the show on their site, I am out of time.Yes, I am doing photos for them too - oy!

We also had a nice visit with Jane, her 2 boys and Colby and Brie. It was too hot so she should have brought her suit but maybe next time.

Just know we are having a great time. Everyone got puppy time again and we have had some really wonderful play.

As I said, tomorrow I will try to do better but we have a show again so late updates, I am afraid.