Puppies Are Delightful

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We were delighted to have Chai's sister here, Ruby. Check out the videos. There are 2 of them.

Dogs enjoyed the snow today. 

Nathan has his day off. The van is fixed so he went and got food. We so needed some. He bought a roast thinking I would cook it. I said after pups. He was hopeful. I get that. We don't have the gravy or potatoes or veggies to go with it so it is in the freezer. It will be a treat after. It takes time to cook. Dogs will enjoy it too.

Dealing with a broken printer and companies - well let's just say who wants to replace so no sublimation, at the moment.

Not sure the blankets I got for the new moms to be work but hopefully they will. If not, we will take photos on them and then use the existing ones. We have a ritual of sorts that each new litter gets a brand new blanket that no one else has used.

I think I am finished setting up for pups to come.

Dogs played a fun game of hide and seek. They are tv watching, at the moment.

Harlow LOVES breakfast sausages. Most of the dogs do but not all.

I have to go brush out a few dogs so this is it... We are on wait. 

Emmy departed - she will be missed. Lola has arrived for overnight. 

Let Me In

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Do we have snow. As this was Dennis day off, I didn't shovel out in the back. It needed it but I had a day. Nathan can't shovel as he had a heart attack. Dennis was off so I went out in front and shovelled the driveway and entry way. It was heavy snow and our electric snow shovel wouldn't pick it up as it was too heavy. So, with shovel in hand, I took one shovel full at a time and threw it into the yard. I was sweating under my coat. I had sweat on my face. I thought of stopping many times. 

To add insult to injury, our van had no heat in it. Soto the mechanics it went. Our other van is dead and needs to be towed. So, Nathan brought it in and ubered home. He didn't have an uber app so he installed that and used it. He was impressed. Then he waited and ubered back when the van was done. All I could think is no car and a gal delivers. Was anxiety filled but gald it is fixed. If we had an emergency, can't have a mom and pups in an unheated car and besides can't even put on defrost. Nathan was so frazzled he forgot the alcohol we needed to soak the hemostats in. Tomorrow...

Some of the dogs thought this white stuff was wonderful. Some said let me back in and some said - really you want me to go out in THAT?

Then Dennis, on his day off went out to shovel the driveway. What - you said you did that. Yes, I didn't do a good enough job. Can you believe?

Astro and Tenshi departed. Bailey is departing in 45 minutes. Harlow arrived. Despite the white stuff and well me carrying more than my usual weight, the dogs had fun and that makes me happy. But let's hope on nathan's day off tomorrow, hallie doesn't cut his day off short. 

I still have to put their photos on the whelping boxes tonight but we are almost ready. Baby Bell cheese and vanilla ice cream and starter mousse is all set. I just need alcohol. It gives Nathan an excuse to go out. 

Yesterday was crazy as I cleaned and organized as well as get xpens up with cameras, heat lamps, towels etc. It's been a heck of a 2 day experience but when I crawl into bed and the dogs - mine and visitors won't stop licking me - essentially keeping me up - I smile. Hope you have smiles with yours too. 

Let There Be Snow

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I had issues with my hosting site so I am late plus we are getting things organized and setup for pups. See their blogs.

Astro really really likes Chai. Too bad she is going home tomorrow. Tenshi departs tomorrow too.

Sylvia and William brought us some truly outstanding food. I must know where they got it. Yum!

I have a ton to do tonight as Dennis is off tomorrow. That means I need to help him and tomorrow I will probably be doing the finishing touches.

The dogs are really loving this snow and so far no snowballs on their coats - hooray!

How much snow will we get? You tell me.

So who won the right total for pups?

Will it Snow?

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Will it snow more? They say that it will. Dogs were loving the snow flying and then it stopped.

We have xrays for 2 moms. Nami had hers today. 

Although we had a lot of time outdoors, well there is no place like home. LOL

I need to get whelping supplies ready. Fun... not! Too much to do. What is new?

Will it Melt?

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It is melting out there but not fast. Sherry took me to the Dollar Tree (was closed - who knew) and to Markville (very busy) so I did get my break before pups. It has been a long time since I got out. She said xrays for the girls this week. I forgot. LOL

Dogs are about to eat as I type. 

Some have departed. Some have arrived. 

Still can't safely do the run game outdoors with the ice. We have indoors.

I found Brady - who departs tonight burrowing into a freshly done blanket. Yes, Dennis found another and washed. It's interesting how much they enjoy fresh cleaned blankets that are still warm. 

Jeannie has decided to get between the sheets at night and sleep waist level. I worry about her breathing but I place 2 pillows under the sheets so she has air pockets. After all these years, I am not sire what posessed her to do this but we are on day 3. She seems delighted. 

Do your dogs do the unusual? Let me know!

Still Icy

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Still icy out there. Here's to success. We just cleaned all the bedding, all the dog beds and all the blankets. It only took 2 days. I hope Dennis get this idea to do this again next week. LOL. We do clean but we do it in stages - not in a 2 day marathon. Who does that?

Mr. Ollie departed. Charlie, Harlow and Jasper departs. It's almost end of Family Day. One more day. 

The dogs are delighted to have warm, clean blankets in the tv room. They are rubbing themselves in. LOL

Almost time for run and games.

Me, I am off to do Harlow so she can depart on time.

Yikes

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Look who is rolling on the ice.

We have had a long day. It is still long. Dennis gets into sterilizing everything every now and then. Today he stripped all bed, dogs and humans and I have done laundry since 7am and I am still doing laundry. I have so far done 11 loads of laundry and the dog beds are next. The 12th load is now in the washer. LOL I even have a timer set on my phone to tell me the laundry needs to be moved on. 

The ice is really solid out there as it got a bit colder. The dogs do not mind, as you can see.

We have a full house as it is Family Day weekend. Dogs are loving the relationships they build. It is quite fun to watch. 

I am watching a STUPID show on the Disney channel called Baby Doll. Not sure why or how I got into watching it but I am determined to finish it despite how well - not for me it is.

Everyone and I mean everyone is having fun. Harlow thinks Noah shoots the moon. I am fascinated at how fascinated she is with him. Relationships - human and canine are interesting!

Icy Out There

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This is Mr. Ollie standing on his back legs. I have to keep cleaning up his underside daily as he loves to muck it up. Makes you laugh. He's a boy through and through and he is not the only one.

I put up weights for the pregnant gals. Let me know if you are surprised.

It is mighty icy. Nathan had to go to the vet today with 2 of their dogs - well he didn't have to. He wanted to to get them acquainted with our local vet. It was so busy as I guess this is the long weekend. Who knew? Every day is family day here!

Dogs are heavily playing. Dennis did the run game with them. They were crazy excited. He didn't dare do it outside as it was icy so indoors was more than fine. 

It was a great day!

After a great run, warm lamb, Fromms and Stella and Chewy bacon was received well by the dogs - smacking their lips.

By the way, I am doing these glass pieces and selling them. It doesn't have to be dogs but anything you desire. They are quite unique. I still do slate as well.

Get Together

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Today we have the brothers together - Ollie and Lachlan. How fun is that?

The dogs are enjoying indoors more than outdoors. 

The siblings are happy to see each other. Astro joined in. Miss Mia was telling them how to play. 

Life is fun. Not much to report today other than the dogs are having fun to a high degree. That makes me happy.

I am Melting

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It is wet outside. It is Dennis day off and well not many photos but from this room to the next and in the kitchen, they always find nice comfort to relax when they get to be a motley mess from the melt. I then go one by one to comb them out.

Ollie departed tonight and Stormy, who is his mom was all over Rochelle - his human mom giving her kisses. She is such a friendly dog. Her and Ollie get along famously still after all this time.

Benji is about to depart anytime now. Me - I just finished grooming so I am now blogging. Nathan made a steak and funny how all the dogs are sitting around me staring at me. I wonder what THEY want?

It is nice to have warmer weather but the dogs certainly get a mess as we had rain this morning then meltdown. 

Oh and that pillow behind in this photos says, I Sleep with Dogs. I like a sense of humour when I create things. 

Hope everyone had a great day yesterday. We really did nothing and had bad fast food. Here's to next year. The dogs te very well. We have our priorities.

Happy Valentine's Day

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It's valentine's day and all of you that have significant others and/or havanese have the love of your life. Do something special for those you love. It can be a tiny thing but making someone - yes that includes your havanese, happy is a wonderful feeling. 

We were going to get the Keg but they are doing just a Valentine's Day menu so we opted not. They also couldn't do a pickup till 930pm. We didn't want to waste our gift certificates and we go to bed at 10. Instead we are getting food court fast food - yuck but everyone is busy. 

We have Bailey and Tenshi visiting. They got an extra warm meal tonight. Dennis Put warm beef broth in the meal with ground meat and they ate it as if they were starved. I even had dogs dancing for their meal. They could smell it. I so love making them happy. Dennis was pleased that his extra effort was warmly received. You see, that is what it is about. You feel good that an extra effort is enjoyed. Ms Harlow was twirling. 

Hope everyone relaxes or has moments that feel good. It's not about a holiday. It's about creating smiles!

Oh and that is Chai above. She was chilling. I guess she is comfortable with her environment. She now weighs a whopping 5lb. She loves to eat. We caught her eating a paper roll from tthe inside of my vinyl. It is pretty dense so I thought she would just play with it. No, she was eating it. I took it away and she proceeded to vomit it all up. Then she ate her whole meal. Those rolls are NOT for her. My adults play with them without eating. Not her.

Snow Disappears

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We do not do anything for Valentine's Day since one year we went to a Japanese restaurant that was rather crowded and a guy started screaming at Nathan saying he purposely bumped into his girlfriend. That guy sat at our table - joy not. So, now we try to celebrate just before - as in today. 

We are off to a movie at a movie theatre I do not like but it has HDR for Avatar. It seems there are only 5 of us in the theatre at this time so that is cozy. It's a long movie too. Can I bring a blanket and snooze? LOL

Today is my day off. I tend to try to do something I enjoy on that day. I have snuggled with the dogs. I have not groomed. Tomorrow I play catchup. 

Thank you to wonderful people we genuinely adore, we have chocolate from Bali to enjoy and a gift certificate to the Keg so we can do takeout. Yes, we save for special moments.

Nathan overcooked some chicken so I dehydrated it and the dogs will have that for valentine's day. Can't waste.

Dogs seem to be curious about the white stuff disappearing. 

Maki has disappeared. Okay - he went home and he was excited. 

Poor Ruth spent her birthday in hospital. She is now home and so is Katie.

When Dennis plays VR games, the dogs watch in awe and seem to guide themselves around his movements. It's funny. I think it would make a wonderful video but Dennis is having none of that. That's okay. I remember it and can tell the stories. 

Moms are massively big.

Hope everyone is not sick and is enjoying life - their dogs and well creating memories.

It was Russell's birthday yesterday - Spice and Cooper's dad so we send albeit late a happy birthday to him!

So Icy

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If your dogs are slipping and sliding then take them indoors. You do not want them injuring themselves.

Maki is a moving target on the grooming table so each time I comb him, I cut off a little more. He departs tomorrow. By now, he is getting better on the table. The more you groom, the more they know what to expect and the calmer they get when they are whirling on the table. anot all are. Some are as they feel they can control figuring you will give up. I always comb and snuggle and kiss them up. It pays off and besides you are doing them a favour and doing yourself one at the end of the conditioning. Maki, I have seen a huge change. 

The dogs are playing and playing and playing. It's wonderful and they enjoy the outdoors when there is no rain.

Ms. Chai goes for her 2nd shot tomorrow. She has adjusted well. It took her a bit as she is an independent soul but she is also a creature of habit and Nathan has been exposing her. In another week, I will wash her again. 

Icy Out There

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Ella with senior Coco. 

I have done this blog 3 times and it is not showing up. I am about to give up. 

It is icy out there. The dogs are enjoying TV time awaiting ground beef to be ready to add to their food. Dennis is frying it up.

Charlotte, Jamie, Mickey and Ellie departed. 

Just watched Shotgun wedding - so corny but funny. Nathan says - I am not going to watch THAT but then he kept coming in to watch it. It's that type of a movie. 

Time to snuggle with the dogs in the recliner.

The dishwasher has been a getting acquainted thing. We finally have it loaded so it doesn't pool water in the dog dishes. But my only complaint is Nathan puts them in and it seems doesn't empty it so guess who has to? Better than none, I gather! We have not had a dishwas

Mighty Wet

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It is mighty wet outdoors. Although they are going outside, it is a very water filled yard.

Dash departed. Tomorrow Mickey, Jamie and Charlotte departs. Sunday Maki departs and Kally and Rocky come for the day.

It is Nathan's day off. 

I warmed up a bunch of blankets and the dogs cuddled in everywhere in the tv room. It was as if I gave them a gift. Me, I like cooler blankets. 

I still have 2 dogs to groom so this blog is going to be short. All the dogs are having fun. They are adapting to wet. They sniff the outside and turn around. LOL

Rain Indeed!

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It is rainy and damp today. This is Ollie above. He is Lachlan's brother - just shorter hair but boy you can tell they are brothers in personality and looks. He is now home. He just came for the day to get groomed and play. I wish Lachlan was here to see them together. Next time. 

Bailey, Amy is home. Jasper will depart soon. Tomorrow Dash departs. 

Dogs had fun inside despite the rain. 

Nathan is off tomorrow. 

I need to take a photo on the tv room at how many watch tv. Nathan watches tv with his closest pals and they watch tv with him. LOL

Sopping Wet Mess

There are times when you simply grab a chair and ignore the invites to outdoors. This is one of those days for this one.

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As this was Dennis day off, I took the dogs out and attempted to run with them and fell flat on my ahem getting soaked as ever but no bruising so I am good. It is slippery out there.

Dear Charlotte is one of those that say - really - that wet - puddles that are cold? I have to laugh.

We have a few late nighters departing and Bailey arrived for overnight. She likes Chai and she loves to sit with Dennis while he plays a video game - day off and all. She actually watches the screen. One wonders what she thinks of it.

Miss Harlow has her spots (yes plural now) and well tried to play with Chai. I think it's one of the few pups that she is fond of. Maybe cause she has Harlow's personality. 

While I was outside, I didn't even have a coat on - mostly due to laziness but I didn't feel cold. It is too bad that it isn't dry but they say rain coming - joy - not. 

Let's hope the rain passes by. 

Playing Catch Up

Maui goes home tomorrow. They say no bath. We will get him totally combed out but boy is he an active player and Maki is the same.

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We have more photos today - hooray. Bad news, it's messy out there with the melt. 

Dogs enjoy this weather a lot more than a couple of days ago. I get that - me too. I hate the deep cold. 

Dennis did an early morning run outside and the dogs were totally sopping wet. I said - please run inside till the melt is done. LOL

This is Nami and Willow playing like crazy with Nathan. I will be posting info on Hallie, Willow and Nami's blogs. 

Chai has her mom playing with her today. Yesterday she ignored her. I imagine she thought she was departing but maybe now she is realizing she is napping with them and is staying. I wish the dogs could talk. Chai has her 2nd shots scheduled in 6 days. Nathan took her into Brunos today. He is doing such a great job safely exposing her.

Update on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:46PM by Darlah

Spirit has taken over Chai. She allows her to snuggle with her for naps. It's wonderful to see.

No Gallery Day

Sorry - it is simply too wet with the meltdown and the combouts are taking all the time today. We will try to get a gallery together tomorrow. 

It is my day off. Dogs have had a mad run around the house. They so love the run.

It was my day off. We took Chai to Global for some exposure. 

Sage is not playing with her. I guess she figures she is going. It is a crazy process but she is getting along with the older dogs. Though she does not have as much play as she did with her siblings. She is eating a fraction of her food. We are not worried as we know this is just a process. 

Benji arrived. Dogs departed. Maki is having a blast. He is a play monkey. So is many of the others including Brady and Maui. We all know Charlotte plays her heart out. Mr. Mickey has decided he remembers Stone and can't get enough of him. It is touching.

Think we are in a funk. Pups departing and cancer in a family member. Life - sigh

Happy 11th: 2 Blog Day

It's Laci's Woof Day Birthday. May she have a splendid one.

Tre’s 11th today, a happy happy boy. Tre has a new career, we are a pet visiting team at a continuing care centre.  He is such a sweet, gentle boy and has made many new friends, filling my heart with love. Happy Birthday to all the siblings , big hugs to Darlah, Nathan and Dennis.