Two Swimmers

Logan is a truly strong swimmer as you can see with his tail. He had a swim as he was getting a bath today before he went home. I just love the Logster!

Who is the gal with the skinny wet legs? It's Panda. She went swimming as she had a bath too.

But even though Brewer, Scruffy and Pepper are here and Trigger and Levon I didn't get any photos. Sorry. But I had Logan and Panda to bathe. I then had brush outs on Brewer before he departed and brush outs on Trigger and Levon and soon I will be brushing out Pepper and Scruffy so Nathan and Dennis had all the fun playing. I was stuck grooming most of the day and didn't get a chance to click nor swim. Oh well - it happens.

Everyone had a ton of fun. I could hear the feet running back and forth inside and each time I stopped between to look outdoors I could view Nathan playing up a storm with them. We also got the magazine out today and guess who gets it all done on the website? Now you know why I didn't get to click.

I guess all that matters is they had fun!

Oh and Trigger can certainly tell there is a gal in heat. Even as a youngster those hormones are roaring. heh

And Pepper... I think she is a jack in the box. She kept jumping up on the table and off and on and off and on pouncing on the boys heads. Now that just happened a few minutes ago and where was the camera - stick in the card reader - oy. Got to get an extra one so I have no excuses not to click.

Two Updates Today

We had Odin, Katie and Shelby visiting and we had fun. All 3 are strong swimmers as you can see with their tails. That's a sign that they are really strong swimmers but Katie is like her mom. She can't get enough. She wants to swim, swim, swim and she kept trying to jump in but didn't quite have the courage yet to do so. But she would stick her face in the water, jump on Nathan's head etc.

Here are a few photos or check out the gallery I created with more photos.

Shelby has her tail up really high and used it as a rudder like Kat does.

Odin also had his tail up high and used his as a rudder.

As you can see Katie also has her tail up high.

Here's a few photos but then check out the gallery.

I can jump real high says Odin if it means getting to canine Mommy!

As Shelby is the older one she was mothering and at the same time playing leader of the pack.

All 3 had a true blast and Roxie was in love with sharing the pool with them. Katie and Roxie swam laps. Shelby got the chase game going and Odin was hilarious playing with Katie and Shelby and when they departed Odin was playing with all the adults as if he thought he too was a big guy.

It was fun and I bet that they are all tired. It was a good day. Tomorrow if it is sunny I am going to get Logan and Panda in the pool before their bath.

Nathan is now on his way to Barrie not feeling well to get Phantom.

Update on Jeannie

Just what I need another boy in the house but after discussions with Paula we will try Phantom with Jeannie. Poor Truffie - and poor Kat. But as we plan to repeat the breeding with Roxie and Panda with Kat - he will be a lucky guy. Truffie not so much. Spice is taking a break and growing some hair and playing auntie. Cold showers for him?

Jeannie will not be bred most likely till the weekend. It depends on when she peeks. It means if that timing works Nathan will just be coming back from the specialty on August 18th when she would be due. Let's hope she doesn't peak till Monday or Tuesday. Is that too much to hope for?

It looks like a glorious day outside. We have Odin visiting, Katie coming to play this afternoon and Shelby for a visit. We are so jazzed and will try to get Shelby and Odin in the pool. Katie is only here for a short visit so maybe next week when she comes for the day? We shall see.

It's a pool day for sure and Adele and Jeannie want to be with the crew. Can't wait till Adele is out of heat but not till the 18th. Wow 9 more days. She's just over a year so she doesn't quite grasp what this means nor should she.

More later.....

Departures, Rain & Things

Ringo and Ziggy really know how to have fun. We have really enjoyed their visit. What was even more comical was Cali playing with Ziggy like this but never managed to click those but wish I had. They were hysterical. Pepi also joined in and Ziggy had such a great face to capture.

Hugo and Milo and Helen and Suzie came over for a quick swim. It was rather cold so I didn't indulge nor did the dogs other than Hugo, Milo, Roxie an Kat. Heated towels would have been nice and then the rain came. I think Roxie would swim in 40f degree weather.

Even in the cloudy weather and ultimately rain some had fun and some preferred staying dry. That's okay as Dennis is an excellent snuggler too.

Hugo was so excited he was talking!

Energy was expelled.

Milo swam....

And the dawgs watched the humans swim but heated towels and a heat lamp would have been welcomed, I bet.

Now we are sitting, snuggling, watching tv and the dogs are having chews to chew on. Life is good!

Logie thinks chews are the very best he wanted me to know. :-)

What a Day Indeed!

We had a sunny day - no weeding just pool and fun, fun, fun. Here are some photos from today.

Ziggy and Ringo mucking it up!

Bonham and Tuff came to visit for a few hours.

Panda was thrilled - us too!

There was a lot of chillin' at the pool!

Then we also had in the pool moments where Ziggy swam today. Ziggy departs tomorrow.

Ziggy was a strong swimmer.

We had a great day and it hasn't ended.

Oh... and we believe Jeannie is in heat. :-)

Happy 4th Birthday & More

Happy Birthday to Monty, Tak, Red and Moxie. Wow how did the time fly by so fast?  Looks like Mommy and Daddy is making yum yum cookies for you Monty. Lucky guy indeed!

We are out at the pool chillin so maybe later we will add to the blog. Life is grand when it is a pool day!

Brrrr Cold Today

It didn't stop Nathan from laying out, reading on his ipad and fighting with the popup covers that he put partially down in case the wind ripped them. Even Dennis had taken a comforter and sat out on the furniture on the top deck with dogs and played his nexus. I can't believe its going to be warm tomorrow. We shall see.

The dogs really love this coolness. Me, I miss the pool when it is like this.

I did get a fair bit of grooming done and Leti had a bath. I had plans to weed but didn't.

Poor Adele is getting tired of being segregated but we always have dogs in with her. It is just easier when a couple are in at the same time.

I did brush Panda and she decided to do the famous head roll. Why have perfect hair when you don't have to. :-) Besides, it gives them character, don't you think?

Leti was looking to snuggle in with Dennis. They love it when you take the comforters outside on a cold day. They just tunnel right in.

Cali was caught perfecting her 'down dog' stance.

And Logan decided chewing ones face hair was better than a head roll. They each have their own thing.

Remember messy dogs are fun dogs who just embrace life!

Mabel's Changes

Miss Mabel had a bath but trying to get her to stand still for a photo was - well interesting. She shook, she shaked ala Spice style. We will miss her.

Treasure the moment. Cali her sister jumped in the pool today so she had a bath too. She doesn't look like this anymore and the bath happened TODAY. Just too much play in them. I love it!

Panda is watching the cardinal we have. She is mighty fascinated by it. We also have a baby rabbit that they all are fascinated by.

We are low on photos today. I did vs. clicked and I rather enjoyed that. We snuggled, we napped outside with a comforter - yes that one Anne - thanks but could not swim. It was rather too cool today but its time to brush up Mabel before Mommy comes so she looks decent. It's a quiet house despite Adele's heat.

Faces and More

I love the havs heads and faces. I find them so interesting but I find all of them interesting.

Today we had rain, then sun, then cloud then rain. It wasn't conducive to having much pool time. So we sat around, played inside, outside when it wasn't raining. We also hung out on the cushions.

One of the things that is so important is fresh water always. We have water dishes throughout the house and we have one outside too.

Despite the rain we still manage to have fun as you can see on Ziggy's face.

Somehow they thought it would be fun to pull off all the magnets off the refrigerator. They get A+ for being creative.

Deck time was rather enjoyable and we are heading out there yet again though the sun is now shining bright. I am not going to put the bathing suit on for the 3rd time only to get rain again.

So deck time it is... again.

Griffin Flattens Fish & More

I had to laugh and run for my camera when I saw this. All the other dogs use their fish beds as they are supposed to. Griffin.. well.. I don't think he ever used it as it was supposed to!
 
Have an awesome day!
 
Tania

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PS: Tania we have a few that flatten too and with others inside. :-)

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It was a pool day today. Not everyone wanted to join in. Some were completely happy to watch or hang out on the chairs outside and feel the fresh air. Me too. I clicked, got half the body wet but more so I laid outside and felt the fresh air.

Spice keeps smelling Mabel to say, I know you!

Risa was really enjoying the outside. Me too!

Others hung out and watched and surveyed the yard for any movement.

Mabel was great about grooming and has been really tuckering herself out today.

Spice has found out that lazing on a pool pad is mighty comfie and good for the soul to just chill!

Panda and Adele decided it was great to watch, sit on the chairs but get wet, I don't think so. Logan actually soaked his feet but didn't want to go any further.

Hugo and Milo dropped in for a couple of days to swim. Hugo got caught up in the excitement of Roxie and Kat jumping and he jumped once too but decided the stairs was easier.

As you can see Hugo really loves the pool and it tuckers him out - which is good for Hugo. hehe

Milo also went for a swim and he was a strong swimmer and really didn't rush to get out.

Usually Milo swim and then gets right out but not today.

Mabel was a strong swimmer and really did well. It seemed to be easy for her. She didn't mind that she got groomed twice either. She got groomed before the swim and after. She just wanted a treat. :-)

Kat also jumped in a number of times and so did Roxie.

Hugo jumped off the stairs. That is how Roxie started.

Hugo and Mabel dried off together.

Then it rained and now it's sunny and the dogs are eating. Life is good!

Spice Pup in the House

Mabel is visiting and today I decided no grooming. She will get the full treatment tomorrow. I have to say she is AMAZING in how high she can jump - oh my gad!

Nathan was getting calls wishing him a happy birthday and Mabel kept licking his glasses, giving him kisses. It was a bloody riot. Okay so she is a Spice pup so expected.

I just love the spirit and it was needed today so thank you for bringing her.

We did spend the day at the pool. We had good food, warm water, great cake and as you can see Roxie is ever so tired from jumping and jumping in. I think Nathan and I are tired too.

Everyone was chilling. Logan decided to hang out with Dennis or Danielle. Maybe it was too much noise but he snuggled in with Danielle and just gave her love. It was nice! Maybe he figured she needed him.

The dogs had to go inside a few times as the excitement they got so excited they wanted to bark each time someone jumped in the pool. Our rules is bark - inside and then they get let out again to try again and usually it only takes 1 try. Dennis was really sick today - migraines, bloody nose - been like this all week. So sometimes the dawgs would snuggle with him inside too. He had Adele for part of the time as she is in heat.

But all and all everyone had at the pool time and running like crazy time despite the busy-ness.

Ziggy is such a class act personality. He is indeed a Scruffy sibling. They may look different but they both have that intoxicating fun personality. We are enjoying him.

Our youngest son fell asleep outside and Fiona decided to lay next to his head and create this draping effect. It was funny as Jon didn't move - just slept away.

Poor Roxie - the air dried look.

Roxie swam for hours - no lie - and I mean hours. We had to keep making her rest and she would whine to get back in under her breath as she was so thoroughly excited about it.

Truffie was the smart one and caught the shady moments.

Wasabi - well she is truly enjoying the activity. Today was a good day for the dawgs having a tremendous amount of fun. I just realized I don't have a Panda photo and I am not sure why but she was thoroughly fun today. She just adores Mabel as if she is hers. :-)

Now off to snuggle and rest!

No Swim Day

Well it was a no swim day except for Nathan and Roxie. Kat even decided no go. In reality it wasn't that warm.

But we hung out the pool snuggling with the dogs and turning cushions over as Roxie soaked them.

Everyone was brushed before 10am and a bath was done for someone from 10-11am. I had a full morning of grooming and I just finished washing Jeannie and Adele.

Some found the 4 reclining chairs too shady so they hung out on the deck. Panda really likes the sun.

Kat was on a sniffing campaign and Logan followed suit. A gal is in heat so Kat spends a lot of time smelling and Logan said why not.

Cali was hoping Daddy was going into the pool so she could run around like a maniac and get excited. Risa was waiting too.

Kat was too busy sniffing and Roxie and Nathan enjoyed the pool but really it wasn't all that warm today - well for me.

When you wet a Havanese they sometimes run around like a crazy dawg. That was Roxie.

Adele is not her usual self. She loves to play her heart out but with the heat she is not. That is rather normal.

Roxie decided to dry herself on all the cushions yet again.

The duo here was watching Roxie swim.

When the cushions didn't dry her enough she resorted to the shake.

I swear Roxie smiled as no one wanted to lay on the wet cushions. I think she thought that was fun.

Just a Few More Poses

I washed a few. Swam and had to dry a few. Ziggy loves to lay on the steps - bravo and we had a couple of TTs that visited with their human mom Val.

Now we are winding down, watching tv and enjoying the dawgs.

No sign of anyone else in heat but I have a feeling its going to happen soon.

Tomorrow warmth and maybe much time at the pool. Here's hoping. Maybe more will swim! Though this arm is killing me from all this brushing and combing as Nathan isn't doing any. Oh well it is his birthday Sunday so he can get away with it THIS weekend.

After Bath & More

Coops couldn't help himself after those warmish dryers (use very little heat so it takes time to dry) and took a big old drink before I could snap but he's ready to depart and looking mighty fine. He's so soft and snuggable.

No swimming today.

Nathan has a show tomorrow. Adele started her first heat so I suspect Jeannie will be soon. It means Kat and Truffie and any intact boys have to be kept away. She gets segregated as she is much too young to have pups. The insanity begins. We hope that Jeannie doesn't come in for 3 weeks even though that would mean when Adele is finishing as Nathan has a National Specialty and if she comes in this coming week guess when Jeannie would be due? Never a dull moment.

Did a few baths today and thinned out Risa after her bath. Tomorrow I get to wash 2 dogs for the show and then Kat who really needs a bath. It's that time again.

Tomorrow we may have a Tibetan terrier in the pool after Nathan's show. Saturday no show and Sunday back to the show on his birthday. I am hoping the afternoon is warm on Sunday so he can laze at the pool, eat well and do nothing for the rest of the day.

Here's a few photos I managed to click between baths.

Mommy and son

Ty smiling and running.

Sticks and more sticks

I see a cardinal

Daddy Love

Open the door will ya - forget the camera

Can we swim now? No, its too cold now.

Adele gets to go out at different times than the boys. For the next 3 weeks its gals week.

It's a riot. he was washed, thinned out and you can't tell. He's a roller. Oh well.... one day I will get you perfectly groomed. At least no knots....

Now off to cuddle with the dogs and watch Britain's Got Talent.

Before The Groom Look

Before you look at the motley crew before they had their grooming check out Suki and her slide adventure.

Everyone but a few got groomed today but after the blog I am sitting down, watching Britain Got Talent and brushing. :-) It was a cloudy lazy day. Scruffy and Pepper had a bath and was excited to see mom and dad. By the time I was done and they departed we got black clouds and it was cooler so no pool today. Oh well!

Here's what I get to look at before grooming. :-) Good news Coops feet were clean (he walked into the pool on the step them ran in the dirt - of course) - okay I washed them so I did do something before clicking. :-)

Pool Time

Is it pool time yet?

We spent too much time trying to maximize pool time and see if I can find morning glories and tomato plants. That means the blog is late. Here's a video of Cooper in the pool and Scruffy in the pool. Both did really well. I also have a video of Leti swimming but no time tonight for it. She headed to the door after her swim so we have to condition her a bit more. She did really well swimming but she decided 1 time was the charm. Where Cooper and Scruffy went multiple times with no heading to the door. They were strong swimmers too - powerful!

I also have a fun video I got in mail on Spice's blog of Suki at the beach.

Here's just a few photos from today - not everyone but all I have time for. Much grooming when we are swimming. Wait till you see Cooper's legs. hahahaha

TV Time

Just so you don't think we do not know how to multi-task - well me actually. We watched tv. I combed out Scruffy, Pepper, Jeannie, Ziggy, Cooper and Cali. What did you do while watching tv?

They did get brushed out this morning but they needed it again. Feeling a knot on Pepper started me going and I had combed her out. Play, play, play... that's what did it!

Now to bed and they say rain tomorrow...no... we want to swim again! Will give me plenty of time to groom. hahahaha

Done More Tomorrow: Some New Photos Added

Dusty has her child certification this morning and passed with flying colours. She was amazing.  She is now on her journey.

We are really proud of you Simone and Dusty!

We have visitors today so updates will be later. Check out Spice's blog to see the latest photo of Shelby, the gardener! Plus check out Kat and Roxie jumping in the pool video style.

Long story but almost had no time to swim or take video as I had unexpected things occur. Fiona jumped in after Cali jumped off the stairs. Fiona jumped off the side but I missed it and didn't get video. I was busy brushing cedars out of Cali's coat. Junkyard dawg.

Tried to get Cooper in - no go - Ziggy no go - and Scruffy. Oh well, there is tomorrow. We only had a 45 minute window for the pool today due to grooming, unexpected grooming for others etc. It was hot today too... so I was looking forward to the pool but it wasn't meant to be except for a short stint today. There will be other days.

Everyone got groomed. Muntuno was over for a bath. He is in a show this weekend.

His Momma said he was matting overnight so I did a bath, deep conditioned him and lined combed him. The top photo was after this happy, happy boy smushed his face into the dog bed. Don't they all?

Finnegan and Pippin came over but didn't get the time I wanted with them as Muntuno showed up and feel ever so bad as I missed my opportunity - life....

Desi who never was here before came for a playdate and did really well. It was fun to have her visit.

Panda looked and said I don't think so!

She would rather be playing with Logie....

I did run out of steam...

Everyone is in the tv room all over Nathan watching tv and here I type. Hoping tomorrow I have more time - whatever that is.

Still wishing while I was grooming Nathan took more photos of Pippin and Finnegan. Oh well...

Pool, Outdoor and Indoor Fun

Some swam, everyone played and fun was had by all. As I type they are still jumping and playing and acting so silly. Tomorrow another warm day is in store and we are looking forward to getting more in the pool. One has to brush and comb after all this fun but it is worth it!

For the first time Roxie jumped off the diving board. That's a first - my fearless gal! I swear Panda just shook her head at such silliness.

Maybe tomorrow I will take a video.

Now back to the couch and snuggles.

Woofstock Gallery Up and Swimming Info

Stella and HarperOkay, Woofstock was a lot of fun and here is the gallery. Parking was great. If you are going tomorrow you missed a lot of havanese fun on our meetup but tips - go early, get out of there early.

Then we came home. Gidget departed (sigh). Ziggy came. Mia joined us while her humans looked at houses.

We tried swimming.

Trigger swam but I carried him into Nathan. Once he swam he was okay and seemed to truly enjoy it but it wasn't his idea. Adele, Cali, Leti, Levon, Scruffy and Pepper decided they would go far, far away. I laughed. They were not keen in going in. We will try again tomorrow.

They watched Kat and Roxie swim and all were really interested in what they were doing but wasn't sure they wanted to try.

Roxie was the first to jump in.

Most of the time they leapt in from each side but I didn't have the wide angle lens on so only caught one or the other. I will know better tomorrow.

It was a short swim session as the pool is still a tad cloudy but warm and we had dogs coming and going. With Woofstock we only had a small window. Tomorrow we will have more time to swim.