Costs

Unfortunately starting in the New Year, our costs will go up. Please contact nathan for updated costs.

Picnic Photos & Details

The picnic date took place on August 17, 2019 from 12pm to 5pm at Yvonne's place in Brighton. Check out the details here. Photos from the 2019 picnic can be found here. Yvonne's place is NEXT DOOR to her old place. I will try to put a havanese flag out front. Hope you can join us. Directions are here. The house # is 25. There is no picnic in 2020 due to COVID but hopefully in 2021. Stay Tuned!

Grooming 101

Want to see how I get a smooth coat and what equipment I use? I am continually learning and perfecting but I created this video Windows version) and for you Mac apple folks - here's a conversion. - not a professional one, to help you get a head start and perfect your own skill. Got questions? Ask away.

Want to know how to create a bathing machine that will save you time, product and wash your dog better than ever before? Check out Dick and Irma's instructions on how to create your own machine for a fraction of the cost.

Woofstock Is Back

Meet us at Woofstock. Dogs are welcomed. We meet at the restaurant across the street from Woodbine Park. Here is the location. Meet up happens on June 22, 2024 at 9:30 to 945am. Rain date is the next day. Look forward to seeing your havanese there and the humans too! Don't have your havanese yet? Well join us anyway! 

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Certified Pet First Aid

Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid is a recognized National Pet First Aid Certificate course for dog and cat professionals and pet owners. Talemaker Havanese now has that certificate having taken and passed the course.

Entries by Darlah (388)

Saturday
Jan062018

3 Updates Today: Marlie Departs

Marlie had a long drive an then dinner with relatives so I imagine I won't hear from them till a bit later. Marlie, as you know looks the most like our Ms. Abigail. If it wasn't for Stormy (we already have her from this line) this one would have stayed. Can't keep them all. LOL

Here is the gallery.

I am getting sad with them leaving and for some reason Adele went into a funk when this one left. Maybe it just finally clicked that they were departing. Soon Adele will have our grand daughter's undivided attention and she will have another focus. 

I took as many videos as I can. I think by afternoon, I was tuckering out. Be sure to check them out. It is fun to watch the dogs when there is company. 

Saturday
Jan062018

3 Updates Today: Thunder Departs

We will have 3 updates today. First home, Thunder will be in this blog. Next blog is Marlie and we will also have the freshly bathed Ms Attitude - didn't like the dryers gal photos. Stay tuned.

This is Thunder's family and due to the kids playing with the dogs we have a lot of videos - some with sound, some not. 

Here is the gallery.

The kids really seemed to be in their element with the dogs and they knew who was who. It was fun to watch.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Friday
Jan052018

2 Updates: Last Baths

Meet Marlie. She departs tomorrow. Look at those eyes of hers. SWhe was great in the bath but I think she thought the drying took too long as she heard her siblings uostairs and wanted to go play. Can you blame her? We are going to miss this crew. 

Here is her bath gallery.

Meet Thunder. He was frozen in time when I blow dried him. But unlike Marlie the siblings were in the xpen not playing upstairs. I just find their eyes so stunning. 

Here is the gallery of his last bath.

Tomorrow watch for the videos of their families and the family photo. Then we will be down to 2 Jeannies and 2 Adele pups. Then Sunday another departs and there will be 1 Adele pup till the 10th and 2 Jeannie pups. I bet the dynamics will change then.

Stay tuned.

Friday
Jan052018

2 Updates Today: Finn's 

Finn departed. He slept part of the way home and then used the pad soon after he arrived. 

Here is a gallery of his family with all of the pups including Finn.

You will also see a number of family videos here.

We miss the little guy here and the 2 Crew of 6 is now playing upstairs. Tomorrow 2 depart.

Thursday
Jan042018

Finn's Last Bath

Finn had his last bath as he departs tomorrow afternoon. How did he do? Amazing. He was a riot and boy is he beautiful. There are 2 pups in this crew that are throw-backs to grannie Abigail. Marlie and Finn. Abigail is a stunning dog and these pups are what she threw. It makes me wish I had kept the gal. But we do have Stormy. I have to slap myself into reality. hahahaha

Here is the gallery of his bath

It is exciting that he starts his journey but I always get sad too as I do bond with them. How did the time go by so fast? It did...

Be sure to check out the videos. 

Also be sure to check out the Jeannie blog for the gallery of the 2crew.

Wednesday
Jan032018

Can You Believe

Tomorrow Finn gets his bath for his Friday departure. I can't believe it is that time already. 

Check out the gallery. 

The blogs are short today as I still have a lot on my plate. The dogs are upstairs playing and I can hear the pitter patter of their feet. I can't believe how much fun they have. They will be sadly missed. They are a truly fun crew. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

We are short blogging it tonight as I have so much to still do.

Tuesday
Jan022018

Crazy Fun

No matter what goes on, I stop, I pause and take some time with the puppies. It gives me laughter. I thank them for that. they are truly - dogs are - good for the heart and soul. 

The dogs are back upstairs playing. The 2 crew seems to have meshed as if they always played together. How interesting. They try to play with let's through the bars. It's a riot. Both are curious.

Be sure to check out the videos. 

When you are done there check out Jeannie's blog for the gallery of 2 crew.

I am still waiting to hear from 1 person. Please read your mail. I must get everything ready. Can't do it the day of pickup. 

Monday
Jan012018

Short Blog Today

Sorry but I have a ton to do still. i want to get into bed before midnight. Also, can Denise Knox please send me mail at darlah@potechin.com. Your requested name is 1 character over the limit and I can't do the paperwork without a solution. 

Pups had a blast today. They are back upstairs before bed. 

Here is the gallery.

In 4 days the 1st one departs. Oh my....

Be sure to check out the videos.

Sunday
Dec312017

Names 

White Chin is now Thunder

Beloved One Looks Like Abigail Gal is now Marlie

1st born Boy is now Bailey

Sable and White Gal will now be Bonnie

Last Born Boy is now Finn (this makes 2 Finns for our pups)

Here is today's gallery of both litters.

The pups had a ton of fun today. They played their hearts out but were quieter upstairs today. They are back upstairs as I type and having the time of their life.

Five more days the first pup goes home. How did the weeks go by?

Saturday
Dec302017

Changes and Need Info

Hmm how do I get that bear? The puppies minds are always working.

I have outstanding info required for 1 Adele pup. Please - it takes me quite a bit of time to put it together and as these pups are going home sooner than later, please please get it to me as soon as possible. I am posting here as I sent mail but want to make sure in case it is not received, that the info is truly needed. I also can't post names for all the pups as 1 is missing. So, as soon as you can....

The pups are now bonding - both litters and that's quite nice to see. They are all sleeping from 1030 till 630 to 7am. 

Today we left the barrier off so they shared the xpen the entire day and will be doing the same tonight.

With the Adele pups, we have pups going home on the 5th, two on 6th, 7th and 10th. That means the first departs in 6 days. That means in 5 days I have baths, photos and I must have everything ready. 

Be sure to check out the videos and then look on Jeannie's blog for the gallery of both litters.

The pups had a blast today!

I am going to miss this crew but not the work end. Doing 2 blogs vs 2 vs lots of videos and galleries - well I will celebrate less but miss the fun and this crew is fun!