Last Day of 2018

We haven't seen Dallas for awhile so it was great to play with her - what a treat. 

Here is today's gallery.

We end this year with rain, rain and more rain. Dogs are a messy mess but tomorrow is a new day. I have groomed so many dogs. Just finished Oliver who had a wet backside from playing in the wet outside. See, I thought I was done but I was not. Tomorrow I have a few more that will depart so tonight - NOW -  I take a break. I end this year exhausted - honestly exhausted. But the dogs make me smile.

We have quite the play crowd this year. 

Lots of baths and haircuts before they go home - most not till next week. 

We at Talemaker wish you all the best in 2019. May it be the best year yet!

Cool with Rain Coming LOL

It was cool enough for the dogs not to bring in mud today. Hooray! They say rain is coming tomorrow. Boo

Here is today's gallery.

It's a crazy holiday season. We have a full house but a fun one.

It doesn't get quiet till the 8th of the New Year. 

I was trying to figure out what to do for New Years for the dogs. 

I may have to send Nathan out for a roast so all the dogs can have a treat. Yes, we do crazy things like that. They love us for a reason. Okay, it is more than just the food. 

Can you believe it is New Years Eve tomorrow? Will you be staying up?

It's a Bit Cooler

The dogs are having fun in and out and get this - no mud! I am celebrating. 

Here is the gallery.

Short blog today as I am feeling a tad under the weather. It's that time of the year, I suppose. Can't nap as I have things to do. 

Still - the dogs and hugs - bliss!

Wet, Muddy and Mucky

We have 2 gazebos on the deck with roofs so the dogs can not be rained on when they are outside. As the top one is so big, a significant portion stays dry but to some that is not good enough. Rain - really - getting wet - really?

Here they are waiting for Nathan to come back to the TV room. He was getting a drink of water for them. We change the bowls frequently. What do they want to do? Snuggle into the blankets and each other and get or stay dry. LOL

Here is the gallery.

To tell you the truth, I can't blame them. It is impossible to keep them dry and anyone I washed - well its a joke. It's a usual spring or fall day but hey its winter and we have mud. arrgh

Huh

Its cold but we still have mud in the extreme back yard. I am about to block it off as we had dirty feet and well mud all over the floor. It's so bad that we are leaving a mop in the kitchen and just changing out the water and cleaner. I hear rain is coming. 

I am out tomorrow with Lynda to see a show on labs being trained to be assistant dogs. So, my blog may be just a line or two. Nathan and Dennis and Jon will be here so I can go. I need a mind break and thank you Lynda for inviting me. I may need coffee to wake myself up. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

The dogs as you will see are having a great time. You may even see a mop somewhere there - maybe even someone mopping. It is our life when we have mud. Rain... really? Mother nature is trying to be funny. 

Strange Weather

You see the rakes? They need to be put away. LOL

You see the snow? Too cold for mud. 

Well one would think so but they found it and then they tracked it indoors all over the place. We had a washing feet marathon. 

I have had 2 days in a row of too much to do. Yesterday I was blogging and I literally fell asleep typing sitting up. Now that never happened before. Must be age. I am afraid to look at tomorrow's schedule. Yes, I am laughing. The games we play with ourselves. I am sure you have done it too.

Here is the gallery.

Well, the dogs had a blast today. I didn't get many puppy videos done but that's okay. There is tomorrow.

It is TV time and Nathan and Dennis is getting draped by the dogs. I miss that time. I am in the familyroom with Stormy, Raven and the pups blogging.

Till tomorrow!

2 Updates Today

The Holly was hanging out and staying overnight. Now I have the fun of keeping her clean. Already she is playing up a storm. I have an exceedingly busy day tomorrow so I had to do her tonight. 

Thank you Holly's family for the Hendricks and biscuits. I may crack it open tonight so I can relax. Truly appreciated!

It is Christmas and everyone had their Christmas snack. They also played and played today. I groomed and groomed today and took breaks after every dog so I could get the Raven pups feeding. More why on Raven's blog.

I have a really funny photo of Murphy where she was shaking in the gallery. Murphy left today and I want to say thank you to Sherry for the mat for the whelping box. I am going to put it in tomorrow morning to see how the pups like it.

Here is today's gallery.

Rocco just arrived. He's a party guy. But I have to say we have a fabulous bunch of visitors as everyone truly is having fun with each other. 

I have a feeling many are facing the shopping craziness of boxing day as we have early drop offs for the day. Good luck, everyone!

Merry Christmas: 2 Updates Today

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Merry Christmas from Magic, Caitlin, Bill, and Phyllis.

Thanks for everything you do.

The Chee-Kirkpatrick Family

Darlah, Nathan, Dennis and Entire Talemaker Family: We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas Holiday Season.  All three of us miss you.  Freshly washed and brushed out, neither Clarity nor Farley were cooperating for our Christmas photos this year.  

Warm wishes from me and big Clarity kisses and Farley hugs!

... Christine

Cocoa wanted to send her Mama Leti and all her siblings a very Merry Christmas!  She got a beautiful collar for being such a good girl. 

She continues to astound me with her intelligence and super sweet disposition.  She is a joy and a delight. 

Happy holidays to all whatever you celebrate. 

Shady got into the spirit of Xmas this year. When we woke up this morning we found he had placed his beloved stuffie on Nora. He never shares his favourite toy. Then you can see he contentedly fell back to sleep. Happy holidays!

Dear Nathan and Darlah:

Just wanted to send our best wishes for the Holiday Season.  Lola has been Santa’s Little Buddy this year.  Wishing you all a wonderful time spent with family.  Happy New Year.

David, Inga, Cassie, Sylvia and Lola

Merry Christmas Darlah and Nathan.  Beau is trying out to be one of Santa’s reindeer.

Not sure how much he can see though.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Yan Family

Two Updates: See the Christmas Photos Too

What a crazy busy day. We handed out treats to every dog today. This was their present from us. Each got a knuckle bone to chew on or an antler. Their choice. The knuckle bones won hands down. How interesting.

We are having a bit of a snow dusting but we can still see ground everywhere. 

Here is today's gallery.

As it is bordering above zero the dogs are getting muddy - yes muddy and wet - mighty wet. 

We hope all of you that celebrate have an enjoyable holiday season filled with cuddles from your dogs or ooohs and ahhhhs when you look at your future puppy. The havanese give you unconditional love when they know you love them. We love them immensely - ours and our visitors from those we bred to those we get to know. They create great memories for us. We are blessed to have each and every one of them in our lives and the humans that love them too!

Christmas Eve: Keep Checking for New Photos Below

Dear Nathan, Darlah, Dennis and all Talemaker pooches,

Our best wishes for the holidays. Happiness, love and good health for 2019.

With much love, Anne, Russell, Cooper & Spicy

Dear Talemaker family,
Tenshi would like to wish everyone a joyful holiday season! She is now resting up to get ready for the party tonight.
Sylvia, William and Tenshi

Hi Darlah and Nathan,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Ron, Karen and Pippin.

Karen   

George and Herschel getting used to the walking routine. Happy Holidays from Fort Meyers!

2 Updates Today

Hi Darlah and Nathan

We would like to wish you both, Emmy's parents - Ella and Truffle, and the whole Talemaker family a very happy holiday season!  

Best, Emmy, Rosalie, and Ulrich 

Sunday Before Christmas

Mickey was having a great time. He had a bath and trim before heading home. 

Great news - Coco is now out of heat. Celebrate - celebrate - dance to the music! She is able to play with everyone now. She is thrilled and so are we. Reggie and Mia departed - much missed. Bissli and Charlie arrived. Now we have 2 Charlies here.

Tomorrow I have an insane day of grooming and it is Christmas eve. I did manage to comb out everyone today. You may or may not see in the gallery. I forget - did I click pre comb out or after?

Here is the gallery.

Nathan sits in with the puppies while I do comb-outs. I seriously need some down time. So I am trying for tv time with the dogs. they say snow tonight. I wish as long as its not that wet sticky type.

2 Updates Today: Still Messy

Skylar is on one leg - way to go, gal!

Here is today's gallery.

I am finding I am grooming everyone before bed. LOL As long as it gets done, I say. I need to get Nathan combing out too. 

Dogs have been playing in a huge way. It's supposed to get colder so the mud will go and I won't be doing feet so much. 

We think Coco will be done by tomorrow. Today their interest is waning. She is more of a flirt though. It must be that boy attention. LOL

I can't believe it is almost Christmas, I best get some things at the grocery store, heh. Then there is boxing day. I am hoping the Snoozer Large Lookouts go on sale on Amazon. They are wonderful in the car and in the house. The dogs love them. Take note!

Holiday Greetings

We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

All the best from The Maxims. (Ines left - Felix right looking at your screen)

Skylar is here visiting. She hopes everyone had a grand Chanukah and may 2019 be a healthy one!

We want to wish all Talemaker pooches and their humans the joy of the season!

Sue and Ripley

More Holiday Spirit: Plus Today's Gallery

Hi 

I so enjoy checking out the site - you certainly seem to have your hands full. Beau is doing great and we already have her presents for Christmas but they are not under the tree yet. We look forward to her first Christmas, like all of our other dogs we bought a special first Christmas personalized ornament for her.

Our best wishes to you for the holidays

Beau, Anne-Marie and Luke

Dear Darlah and Nathan,

Just sending a little hello and adding to your collection of Happy Holiday Wishes.

All the very best for a stress free, relaxing and prosperous New Year. 

Dorothy, Tom, Pixie and Leo

Lexi wishes everyone a wonderful Holiday season!

Here is today's gallery. It's a really wet day out so everyone is messy to a huge degree so I am still grooming. The dogs - they had a blast. Me, I am cleaning up. LOL

2 Updates Today

This is Odin after his bath and haircut. He was having a great time with Nathan while I tried to click a moving target. Odin departs tomorrow. 

Please keep sending holiday photos. I will post them as they come in. 

Here is a small gallery.

I unfortunately have to do haircuts and baths the night before as that is when Dennis is up. Dennis stays up all night and that means not till late afternoon between 2 and 4 pm I able to get the puppies watched while I groom. This too shall pass and I see that starting to be. Raven's pups are now starting to gain well and find mom well. I assume by Monday things will be on track that I can just watch on my ipad and groom and occasionally take breaks to help out. Right now I am going from the moment I get up till the moment I go to bed. I should count my blessings as all pups are healthy. It's just important not to have a stray pup miss a feeding.

We tried Coco in the kitchen and Coco and Stone are still too interested in each other. Oh boy so its not time yet. 

Skylar's new best pal friend is Spirit. They are like 2 peas in a pod. They run up the stairs to the couch then off running and rolling around like 2 little kids. It is quite nice. i was wondering who she would connect with this time. 

Barney and Reggie came back for the holidays. Amy is here for the day. 

It's a fun house despite the busy-ness. Today we gave everyone dental chews and they all loved them. Nathan had to pick up more as we like to give them daily and yes that includes the visitors. It helps their teeth and they love them. Win/win.

It's That Time of Year: Even More Photos

We will be placing up photos as we receive them. We will also have another blog with the dogs today. 

Hi Darlah and Nathan

These two were at our groomer today, and had their Christmas picture taken. Just wanted to share. They both look lovely, I think!

I know you folks are really busy with all the new pups, holiday visitors and your own crew!  Hope all is good and that you are able to get some well deserved rest whenever you can. Take care!

Cheers

Patt

She was the hit of the neighbourhood outdoor Christmas Carol Sing party last night, so sweet and well-behaved and friendly with people.  She is so beautiful, too.  Thank you for the splendid grooming and for the two pretty little clips you put in her top-knot.  People remarked about her “bling”!! 

Beverley

The trio had a chance to see Santa on the weekend. How cute are they and doesn't Tre have the biggest smile! Santa must have whispered there will be a present under the tree for him 😊

This is Katie with some of her toys - a gal's best friend!

Arrivals and Departures

Zoe and Noah arrived late today. Amy, Gracie and Teddy departed. 

Here is the gallery - such as it is. Barney also departed but will be back on Thursday - is that right - tomorrow?

We had a full day. We think Coco may be done with her heat by Friday. The boys yelped their 'oh my gad its going away' cries. Yes, they do that. I combed out Coco in the table with the dogs around me and Stone ws curious but didn't react. That's positive. I want to get her playing with more than just the girls before she heads home.

Everyone played in and out. I did manage to play a game of 'find it' and everyone did really well. 

It was a cold day but an enjoyable one. 

Siesta

I will try to get a gallery out today but it may not happen. If it doesn't, I will add it to tomorrow's gallery. I trust this is okay.

Anne gave me permission to place this photo up of her duo. Christmas day is just 7 days away. Starting in a couple of days we have a full house. People will enjoy their festivities. We will enjoy the dogs. Many will be having fun with us till well after the New Year. 

Remember if your dogs are with you and you do have a lot of in and out activity, block your entry way. We lost a pup in someone's home due to a dog running out the door so please - extra attention. Also be aware of what they can and can't eat. 

If you are running out for Boxing Day this year we do day visits or over night visits while you stand in line or go crazy over deals. Everyone has their own idea of fun but fun is had here so keep that in mind. 

We also want to say we appreciate everyone that has thought of us this holiday season. It makes our day. Holidays are the busiest for us including March break. We make sure the dogs have a great holiday and your smiles and appreciation makes our day. It truly does. Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Tonight I groom again till bedtime. LOL

Strange Toys

You don't need expensive toys to amuse this crew. So funny and they were having a blast.

Here is the gallery.

I did comb out everyone today. It warmed up enough to make everything muddy - joy - not.

We had the alarm people here for 3 hours so that set me behind. 

I am exceptionally tired maybe cause I looked at my ipad too much last night. 

Each time I got up the dogs got up with me so I stopped that. 

I have to wash and give a haircut to a dog tonight as I can't do it till Dennis gets up and when Dennis gets up Nathan crawls into bed. So that leaves me waiting till Nathan gets up. 

I do not have a break till bedtime. I never stop. Balancing new pups and grooming is not for the faint of heart. LOL