Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 4:11PM We are in wait and see for Treasure pups so no updates today.
Everyone has been groomed, played, walked, having fun and now I am taking a nap with Treasure just incase. Stay tuned!
Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 7:55PM 
Did you know they make these toys that you can place plastic water bottles in that go crinkle, crinkle, crinkle? Your dawgs will love them.
Did you know you can take an unmatched sock and put an empty water bottle in it and tie the end and voila you have the same toy. Not as pretty as this one but the dawgs DO NOT CARE. They like both.
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 8:42PM 
I may be cutting Risa into a cute puppy cut. What do you think?
Have I lost my mind? Every once in a blue moon I do this to Risa and Shoshi and it all grows back. Yes, it is winter that is coming but believe me they will have plenty of hair by the time the white fluffy stuff comes.
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 5:34PM 
It doesn't matter if they are 6 months old or 10 they can still find the inner child in themselves and you will be in awe in how they embrace life. I know I am.
The havanese always fascinate me.
I have always been a dawg person but once I took the plunge with the havanese, I fell even deeper from dog owner to much more.
It isn't about breeding or showing but I have a real desire to 'get' what they are about.
They make it easy giving you smiles with their unconditional love.
How can one breed be so amazing but they are!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 6:52PM 
Panda is hanging out during the day weekdays while we get her ready for the show ring. She'll also be doing classes at the same time as Foxy.
Panda will have a brother (not from us but from our friend Yvonnes) called Logan. Those two will be as thicl as thieves - you watch! He's older and they are already best of pals.
At first he said - those little things are martians and them he started to play. He plays so well with her.
I am dying to also hear how Oreo does with Jenkins.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 9:13PM Well Fiona has been mated with Phantom twice now. It means we may have Halloween babies - can you believe?
Fiona is definately calling the shots and he's letting her. This mating stuff is so interesting - seriously. It's not the same old...
Monday, August 29, 2011 at 8:02PM 
I am playing catch-up but life is too busy so I may have a bigger job than desired in the grooming department. Tomorrow I will try to make my way through the rest. This is what happens when you are away. I will bring a brush to bed and groom before I climb in.
Oh and Nathan thinks showing is hard but try doing the grooming for the show, the rest of the dogs, the house cause hey he invites people over and how many hours are there in a day and then the rest...but we try and that's all we can do, try your best and forget the rest.
Treasure is off to the vets. Phantom is here for Fiona and she was just bred today. If it took today that would mean pups on Halloween. Now you could come up with some interesting names for that day.
Then we rest and we HONESTLY rest and show and do other things. I adore the pups but we seek balance or I do. hahahaha
Off to finish the blogs, look at photos and try to get other things done.
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 7:59PM 
Spice has a huge new ribbon to add to her shadowbox that we are creating. We are so proud that she won best puppy today.
Truffie showed the best he has and I do think he has a future but it was the wrong timing with travelling just before and all the changes.
But thedy both came home and had a roaoring grand time for 2 hours with the pups outside while I played and clicked too.
We are exhausted but it was nice to win.
Our deepest thanks to Valerie for showing our gal!
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 4:41AM Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 12:13AM Friday, August 26, 2011 at 10:33AM We are doing the show today and its a busy busy day as we have 3 dogs showing on Saturday. That means 3 baths - oh my. Are we crazy or WHAT?
Crazy is a word I am way too familiar with at times like this.
PS: Then on Sunday we try to duplicate the Truffie litter and hopefully get a chocolate gal. We shall see. What are the odds of THAT?
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:30AM We have been very busy but this will open up by Monday. We are still updating daily but not with photos. I apologize.
Risa is saying thank gad as I am next to wash - a reprieve - yeah!!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 9:09PM 
Fiona needs a bath but she's not getting one till Friday night before the show as she is showing at the Specialty and Yvonne is walking her in the ring.
But she is in heat and her boyfriend will be at the show but we will be nice and make sure they stay away from each other till Sunday night.
Truffie is Fiona and Phantom's pup and we hope we get a female Truffie as if you can order them up like that. hahahaha
Phantom will also be strutting his stuff from Thursday on.
Yep, Truffie also will be at the show but may not be showing specialty day. It's complicated. He's not himself and showing for a stranger won't cut it but we shall see. Nathan is not allowed to show. Oh well....
It's only a DAWG show. :-) Plus this wil help him get ready for Sudbury.
Monday, August 22, 2011 at 8:20PM 
You would think I never brush my dawgs but I do. I just show it all to you. I don't only show when they are perfect.
I believe dawgs should have fun. I believe they should be knot free but I also admit that disheveled look is fun.
Spice is much like her mom and believes in mucking it up in a big way. It's why she is Daddy's gal. hahahaha
Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 1:19PM 
Sometimes no matter how much you groom the hair falls out like Spice's did many times yesterday. I mean the ponytail falls out.
Here Abigail has her own fashionable do playing with her pups who of course do not let anything in her hair. It's a target, mom. Can you blame us?
We hear Sinner is pulling Truffie's hair ties out so I may have to figure out something. Time will give me a solution or maybe not.
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 7:00PM 
Charlie, a Wasabi and Kat PupI love a product called Pek that really gets out mats. Oh many work but not quite like this.
While I am at it, I will tell you what products I adore.
For a puppy coat I love Pure Paws Oatmeal and Aloe Shampoo and Conditioner. As an adult, it depends on the coat.
I also use a teflon comb, a face comb or some call it a part comb for around the mustache and the eye area plus a Madan Brush. I also use a Plush Puppy Brush but there are other versions of this if the coat starts matting. For finishing I have a Mason Pearson but YOU DO NOT NEED THAT. It's only for us crazy show people. The rest will be all you ever need.
You will receive a sample of the shampoo and conditioner. I buy a big bottle and give you some. This way you know what it is like.
You also need nail clippers if you are clipping the nails yourself. Nathan will show you how.
I think that's it. :-)
Friday, August 19, 2011 at 3:00PM 
Do you remember when Spice and her littermates was this little? We had white fluffy stuff on the ground.
Oh boy when will THAT come?
Middle of next month our pool gets closed and suddenly the crew will be running over it as if it is a trampoline. They love it and we love the safety of it and how it increases their running space.
Plus Treasure's crew will learn balance on it. hehe
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:37AM You will want this calendar and it is available through us, at the show or from the HFC. All proceeds go to the HFC.
If you get it from us or at the show there is no shipping and handling costs.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 9:43AM 
We hope you come. The vendors that we buy from will be at the show and worth coming. Plus its also the place to get your havanese calendar or you can get them from us. There are so many amazing photos of Havanese in the 2012 version and all proceeds go to support the Havanese (HFC).
Here's the times so you can plan.
Saturday, August 27, the National Specialty
Ring 4 Judge Mr. C. Barnes
10:00am Veteran Sweepstakes
1-10 years and Over Bitch entered
Sweepstakes
7 dogs entered
Followed by the National Specialty
Ring 4 Judge C. Mogavero
11-7-8-3
Sunday, August 28th, the Regional Specialty HOLA
Sweepstakes begin at 10:15am
Judge E. Obrecht
5 dogs entered
Followed by the Regional Specialty
Ring 4 Judge Ms. S Barkey
11-5-6-1
