Havanese Get Amused

I took a few photos of Oscar in this stance but couldn't figure out what he was looking at.

An ant kept going in and out of the cracks and he was fascinated by the action. He never did anything but look. Last week I caught Raylan doing something similar.

Oscar's leaving tomorrow night and I am going to miss him in a big way. He's a gentle soul who likes the simple things in life like ants, gardening, snuggles and lounging on the deck. He's got the life I want. hahahah - just teasing but wouldn't it be nice to be a dog for one day?

Hugo, Milo and Archie went home. The house changed yet again and Daisy arrived to kick it up a notch again. Daisy has been wearing out Raylan and now he is snoozing fast and Daisy is smooching up to Nathan to see if he will give her a popcorn.

DD has grown to love our university kids. Tess loves to hang out with me. It's nice to see they can do things without each other. When they first was here they were each others shadow and then slowly they started finding independent fun. Raylan still jumps all over Tess to say hello each times she enters the room. When it comes to grooming, they know the drill better than anyone. Brush and comb and where's that treat?

No photos today but tomorrow I promise to do better. Off to finish the other blogs so I can snuggle with the crew like Nathan is doing. I am jealous!

New Photos Added

The sun was waning and the play just got wild especially with Archie and a few others. Check out the new photos we added to the new gallery at 10:15PM.

The Heat is Still on at Talemaker Havanese

 Archie is a sweetheart. We have seen so many changes since the 1st time he came to visit us. It's ever so nice.

Archie gets a bath after his walk tonight as he is going home in the morning and Nathan is at a show. This way he will be nice and clean for his mom and dad when they return.

Archie is a food hound. He just adores meal time and if he had his druthers, he would eat his own and anyone else's. heh

We will miss Archie but we really enjoyed his visit.

Milo and Hugo also go later (probably evening) tomorrow. They are regulars and both are characters in their own right.

Today we spent the early morning outside. I did some weeding and some of the dogs tried to help. Who? Oscar, DD (hope that's the spelling), Tess and Kat. It made weeding INTERESTING but I try to make it fun. Then the warmth started settling in and we came inside. The dogs actually prefer it outside as there is so much to do but we are still in short bursts of outside stints.

DD and Tess have really settled in and have found our couch. They like snuggling while we watch TV. Where Archie, anyone who hits the recliner, he wants on it and so does Abigail and Fiona. Yep I usually have them all on. DD and Tess prefer the couch but so does Risa and many of the others.

Nathan was at the show today so it was me and the dogs till noonish. Then he took over for a bit so I coudl get my - just renewed exercise in. Gad I am sore but hey this blog is anout teh dawgs not my aches and pains.

Oscar goes out every chance he gets. He loves exploring the garden while I am pulling weeds. Maybe his mom does this and he finds a familiarity. I don't know. I will have to find out.

It's a little quiet today but I managed to get some interesting photos. Check them out.

New Visitors and a Cooling Off Weather Wise

Didi and Tess came and although they were not sure what to think with the crew, they have now started hanging out with the crew, adventuring in the back (which they love) and they even had fun with some kids that came to visit (Chewies house). They have really gone from - what is this about to hey this is fun. Though Didi is not sure what that barking from Raylan is about and his pouncing on her back to play but she seems to know that he's just a pup. Her tail even wags at him. Tess loves to explore and I think she has found her fun.

Chewie went home today and we will miss him but he will be back for a couple of weeks soon. We surely had a lot of fun with him.

What was our day like?

We went out before the heat hit first thing at 6amish. I watered the plants. Took photos in-between and we played a bit of retrieve and then came in. The heat was coming on.

Then I started grooming one by one. That's why in today's photos you will see the ungroomed look and the groomed look. <heh> It takes me a bit to do each dog but it gets done and I feel better that they don't have any knots. Plus I get to clean around their eyes, check their ears and see if anything else is going on with them. Grooming tells you so much. It gets you to look closer.

After that Nathan had a session with them playing up a storm and only managed a few photos but I think I made up for it. He had a dog show to attend. So it was me and the dawgs for most of the day. Now he is hanging out with teh crew while I update the blogs.

Let me tell you about the visitors. Chewie is a play monkey. He adores Wasabi and loves Raylan.

Archie is not a fan of the heat and I don't blame him.

We pay attention to the dogs. They are never outside alone. So, if I am feeling it, they are and we act accordingly only going outside for short stints. What I have noticed is the play is minimum as running is hot in hot weather and inside is not enough running room though they try and we allow. We walk after the sun goes down and all the dogs LOVE the walks some begging to go twice.

Archie has been here a few times before and really has found his spot. He plays with everyone but he adores laying in your lap and oh that treat after grooming - well can I have TWO?

Hugo is a 'got to play' dog. He doesn't think about the heat so we think for him. He's busy trying to be the coordinator. You play with me and you play with me and also you play with me. Milo his housemate is more of an easy going guy who just lets it all play out and joins in when Abigail is playing. He's smitten.

Oscar came yesterday and his mom says he doesn't like the heat but he goes out every chance he gets for 5 minute stints here and there. Early morning when it was cool, he loved chillin' on the deck and adventuring in the backyard. Food - well bring it on, please! I remember the 1st time he was here when I hugged him the 1st time he was stiff. That tells me he was not sure what this crazy person was doing but now he hunkers on down and snuggles into the neck. It's so nice to see the changes. He adores his walks.

It's been a really great day with snuggles, eating, playing and just relaxing. Check out today's photos. When it cools off you will get to see more action versions but we managed to capture some.

Fun Loving House Tonight!

Archie and Chewie were playing up a storm this morning. It was a riot.

It's still hot and until the night, we can't walk and we are only going outside for short periods of time. It's more of a quick in, do your duty, run if desired and then in. But then they come inside and that's a different story.

We had the run-like-hell game all over the place.

Then Hugo and Milo showed up and Hugo was chasing Kat all over the place. Hugo also all over Raylan saying - play, play, play. We heard Raylan's voice - oh my and it's a large one. Wait till he meets Daisy.

Then Oscar showed up and he went - wow I remember this place. He did his meet and greet and hanging out and snuggles and he was happy. I just adore snuggling with him. He rather likes Raylan.

Then DD and Tess came and this is their first time so we are slowly getting them socialized with the crew. We do this on purpose. We don't flood but instead condition and play and spend quality time getting them connected with one and then go from there. We do believe they are going to be more than okay.

We are hoping tomorrow it cools down. Off to finish the walks. It's finally cooled down.

Check out a few of today's photos. There's not much but I have to practice doing good indoor shots. This heat is forcing me to do so. We will have photos of DD & Tess tomorrow.

Still Heating Up

Activity is low though we have MANY, MANY moments outside just short stints. WE do play outside and in but we use common sense.

The dogs know that the cool floor in an air conditioned house may be the best place to hang out. Can you blame them?

The dogs go for walks after he sun goes down as it's simply just not healthy for them to walk mid day.

Archie and Chewie are hanging out, playing and enjoying. Tomorrow a few more join them and we hope this heat wave breaks but if not, we may be doing crazy play in the house just to mix it up.

You don't know what crazy play is? It's running and jumping and playing to get the dogs excited and having fun just like we do outside but inside it can be a tad chaotic.

We do have a few photos today - not as much as I would like but I hope you enjoy. Check them out on the Visitors and Boarders Photo page.

What can I tell you about Archie? He loves to snuggle. He is smitten with Nathan. He's fascinated with Raylan. He really likes Chewie and he's majorly relaxed. Each time he has found his comfort level more till he's just one of the guys. Food time comes - well he's right there saying - hey me. Grooming time - where's that treat? Ah Archie, we just love him.

Now we haven't seen Chewie for quite sometime so it was way fun to see him. He really loves the puppy and Wasabi. One wonders why? I can't blame him. He's been settling in saying hello to everyone, finding comfort on the couch up high and playing with everyone but that puppy has caught his eye - Raylan that is. Me thinks he will be sleeping slammed up to Nathan tonight right along side of Archie - a dog for each side. How fun!

Too Hot

WE just started walking the dogs. Yes, it's after 9 but it's been really hot and we mix things up by walking them at night when it is like this. This way they still enjoy a walk and we don't have to worry about heat exertion.

As I type, Archie and Katsura is out for their walk with Dennis. Archie is back to feeling like his old self. That's good as Hugo and Milo come to visit on Thursday. Tomorrow they say it's supposed to be just as hot as it was today so we are going to try some indoor games. Today we concentrated on grooming and keeping cool.

We couldn't do a heck of a lot as the air finally came on at noon and as everyone knows, it takes 24 hours to really feel the result.

Tomorrow I promise pictures even if it is inside.

Not to worry. We are still enjoying just chillin'!

Our Visitors Know How to Garden in Style Too

 Here's a bit of humour from Suzie who is a regular writer for Havanese Breed Magazine.

This duo are regulars at our home for visiting and boarding and we just adore the sense of humour.

From Suzie:
A little outing to plan the garden...of course we needed input from the boys as to which plants they really would enjoy eating and or peeing on....

Hugo says....”Nothing like a double decker bus pushed through the garden centre by my personal staff”

Notice the seating arrangement......we had them side by side...not a good idea.

Enjoy

Snuggles, Heat and Quiet

Archie came this morning but he's mending from an insect sting (before he arrived here). He's the 3rd dog that we have now heard has been stung. One year Risa had a reaction to a bee sting. It happens and with no real hard winters to kill off the insect population, we have an abundance this year. You can't stop living so bees are just something that is. It's rare they bite dogs and they end up with a reaction but it has and does happen.

Archie is snuggling and doing well and figure when it cools down here (when our air gets fixed tomorrow) he will be running like a banshee but all the dogs are hanging out and taking it slow today. We are making sure they get a lot of cool water, cool things to lay on and a ton of snuggles.

It's hot and we are waiting for the sun to go down so we can enjoy outside. Tomorrow we will have pictures. We promise. Till then - we are snuggling and enjoying!

Guess Who is Coming Tomorrow?

Archie's coming to visit at 8am tomorrow and we are excited.

We are down to just our crew today. We are resting - no grooming and will start again tomorrow. Every now and then when we are just down to our own, I take a full day off. Imagine that.

Tomorrow I get back to it but every now and then it is good for the dogs and good for us to just totally relax (after you run errands, of course).

Catch us tomorrow with more action. We have a few more visitors this week.

Kitzie Hangs Out

Kitzie got a bath today as she was starting to knot. It's easier to keep a coat knot free when it is clean.

Kitzie does the shows so she gets extra attention given to her hair but oh boy she likes to play and well...

On Monday Archie comes to visit. Thursday DD & Tess arrive plus Oscar and Daisy comes (she comes overnight once a week for fun and social hours and a bath.

Garden center plans tomorrow with Raylon and weeding with the dogs and big walks then the fun begins again on Monday.

We can't wait!

Kitzie Hangs Out

Kitzie got a bath today as she was starting to knot. It's easier to keep a coat knot free when it is clean.

Kitzie does the shows so she gets extra attention given to her hair but oh boy she likes to play and well...

On Monday Archie comes to visit. Thursday DD & Tess arrive plus Oscar and Daisy comes (she comes overnight once a week for fun and social hours and a bath.

Garden center plans tomorrow with Raylon and weeding with the dogs and big walks then the fun begins again on Monday.

We can't wait!

Charlie & Daisy Goes Home

Charlie and Daisy went home and it's ever so quiet around here. What happened?

I think 2 play monkeys went home and funny I miss that when it happens but it also gives the rest of the crew a tad bit of time to play rest until the next visitor comes.

Daisy is a regular who we adore and Charlie has been here a couple of times now. He is adorable and fun and we enjoy him immensely.

They each had their baths and now are on their way home. Till next time - and we can't wait.

Archie joins us on Monday.

Gad, it's quiet with just Kitzie as the extra here.

Visitors & Pups

Today was a rather hot day.

We have been having a blast. How Daisy gets dirty while Charlie stays much cleaner amazes me. There are just some dogs that find that piece of mud. Have you noticed?

Tomorrow Daisy and Charlie goes home and Kitzie will remain till the end of the weekend. After the weekend ends, we will have Archie joining us. We can't wait!

As you can see in this photo, the pups and the adults get along just fine. Running is a regular thing at our place. It doesn't matter if it is a game of retreive or just a run and games event.

They really enjoy the walks but I tell you, they just adore the play and who can blame them. I love watching and capturing.

Catch today's photos on the Boarders and Visitors page.

No Rest for the Weary

I am way behind as we had visitors and pups are going home tomorrow so I am scrambling to do baths etc so forgive me - photos tomorrow.

Daisy is here overnight and she is playing up a storm with Charlie. It's so wonderful to watch.

We had a couple from Fiona's litter here. It was great fun.

Now to play catch-up.

Visitors & Surprise!

Well today we came back from an ultrasound and Fiona is pregnant. Check out Fiona's photo page for more news.

Keep following us for more surprises. Shh I can't tell yet what they are yet.

WE had a nice warm day.

Today we got to see Fiona's pup Mia and she is a gorgeous silver and white like Kat. She started out as a black and white. We also have Kitzie visiting us and she was from Fiona's last litter as you can see in this photo that her last litter was multi-coloured.

Charlie is also visiting us and is in love with Abigail. Abigail has found her play back with the adults and it is nice to see. I was worried after the pups leave if she would be back into the old Abigail but it looks like she will. We really enjoy how Charlie and Abigail play.

WE only have a few photos from today but I hope you enjoy.

Road Trippin' Talemaker Havanese Style

Yesterday we went on a road trip with 2 Havanese boarders, Charlie and Fiona's daughter Kitzie and 5 puppies and all of our dawgs.

Have we lost our minds? Nah..we are dawg friendly and slow conditioned. hehehehehehe

Everyone had a great time. They played their hearts out. Ate up a storm when we returned home and slept all the way home. It all worked.

This is a good social event as it helps the dogs and the pups experience other friendly dawgs.

Nathan did his usual run around the yard. They all followed after. They loved the garden - well maybe too much. Someone grumbled those 5,000 dollar plants are somehow getting belly flopped on you know but they and the pups survived and so did our 2 visitors and our crew.

Today we had Oreo come to visit to see his new pack mate (one of the pups) and we had one of Yvonne's pups come visit. He sometimes boards with us. It was great to see their daughter Gabby hanging out with the pups saying, mommy, I want that one. heh Kids...

Check out today and yesterday's photos combined on out Boarders and Visitors Photo page. I put them all together - 2 days worth. Some puppy photos are included as the big guys were in them. I also included Big Guy photos in the puppy galleries as well as they just seem t mesh together playing their hearts out with each other.

Adventuring Talemaker Havanese Style

What a funny looking Havanese THAT is. Okay, it's not a Havanese but one of our Goldens who helps us with the big dog, little dog socialization.

Shoshi was Terra's first Havanese and she adores her but she finds all the smaller set quite fun. It's great for the pups to get to know a gentle big dog too and that she is. She lets them crawl all over her and she gets down to their level to play. They can yank on her and she doesn't ever do a thing.

She also helps with our boarders who have fears of larger dogs. No matter what they do, she remains calm and gentle. Eventually any boarders that are concerned do 'get' that she is a truly gentle being.

Today all the crew is going to our friends Yvonne and Alex's place.

We probably won't be able to update till tomorrow as the remaining pups are going with us, 2 visitors, our goldens and our Havanese on a 2 hour journey each way. It's warm so the dawgs can run and play and hang out and enjoy. It's probably Whitney's last trip out there as she is now 14 plus years old. But she adores their yard so how could we not bring her. The car will be crowded. It will feel like a long trip but come the return, they will be exhausted and will be sleeping on the way back. That's how it always works.

So, more tomorrow. We have Kitzie (Fiona's daughter) and Charlie staying here this week. We look forward to it!

Lots of Changes at Talemaker Havanese

Let's see, Hugo and Milo went home. This morning Oscar went home. It's back to just our dogs minus two pups that also went home. We will miss them...truly!

It really changes a house like this and the back to our own for a day or 2 is great but the real fun and action is when the visitors arrive as it always adds something new to the mix.

Tomorrow Kitzie, one of Fiona's pups comes to visit and Charlie - a real party dawg Havanese. We really enjoyed him his last visit. He gets to go with us to our friends to hang out and play. They are both in for a treat.

Check out the photos from the last couple of days in the boarder and visitors photo page.

Tomorrow we will have our adventure photos or maybe the next day depending on how late we get back.

So Many Changes at Talemaker Havanese

Oscar goes home tomorrow morning so he had a bath today. So did Hugo and Milo.

By tomorrow we will be down 3 visitors and 2 puppies. Now that's a huge change.

We have really enjoyed having Oscar. He has been a delight. He's not a party monster like Daisy but are all of us humans? Instead he's just like our Risa. He enjoys lazing outside, snuggling, walks, his food and TV watching. He also likes the gals.  He's my kind of guy. hehehehe

We have truly enjoyed him and he feels wonderful after his bath. He's going to be wonderful to snuggle with in bed. We are going to miss him.

Hugo and Milo headed off tonight and they were passed out on the recliner waiting for their moms to bring them home. They too had baths and with all the baths, no time to do photos but I promise I will get some up tomorrow.

We love this duo. They challenge you daily and we scratch our heads trying to figure out who is smarter than a Havanese and Bichon?

More tomorrow...