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! 

Award Photos
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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 (488)

Wednesday
Jan172024

Fun Fun Fun

Here is the gallery.

This is the black tri. He weighed 2lb 14oz on his vet check. The rest was in the 3lb range. He will be smaller than his siblings but not a tiny. This tri boy will have more pronounced eye brows as he grows. He was the 1st on everything and I mean everything.

Ella was up with the pups today saying no milk at the milk bar. They are now fully weaned but the odd time they try. You can't blame them.

Sage is now able to be playing and showing them how to perfect their skills. It is nice to see.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Tuesday
Jan162024

Look at Me

Here is the gallery.

The pups had a blast today for their 1st play session today. They will have 4 today. 

They are really into climbing on the dog couch and playing tug. They run like the wind. 

Nathan came up to play with them today. They get the wriggly wiggles when he arrives. It is so funny to see.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Monday
Jan152024

Play Play Play

Here is the gallery.

I will be just updating this blog with all the pups. Hope you do not mind. We have had a really grueling week with no downtime so reducing a blog is a good thing for me. You can follow here.

The pups have really had absolutely no soreness despite them not enjoying the microchips. I believe I forgot to fill you in on that. See - I am busy. LOL

Pups were playing like crazy and are about to go upstairs again. 

They jump up with ease and they jump down with ease. They run like the wind. 

I am impressed how Sage's crew kept up with the older Nami crew. Bravo, little ones. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Sunday
Jan142024

The Play of it All

The pups have had a long day so far. They are still napping. Photos can be found on the Nami blog as the Sage crew played in the departures except for the 1st one. 

They play so well together.

I am glad Nathan gave in and brought the Sage crew out or they would have been upset not playing all morning. They will head upstairs after Nathan does some errands.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Saturday
Jan132024

It's Been a Day

Here is the gallery of the 10 pups. 

Due to weather and driving from afar, we have several pups departing tomorrow vs. today. We so try to accommodate but this has been a real craziness I didn't need. We are trying. 

I have girls in heat. Dogs visiting and none can be out when pups are departing nor can the gals in heat be with the rest. I need a subcutaneous injection of gin undiluted. I am teasing but almost not.

Pups had fun and are now upstairs playing again. Nathan is feeding the adults dinner. He cooked up lean ground beef to add. 

Today I gave dehydrated chicken strips to the pups and not enough of them. No one fought with anyone. These are good pups - each and every one of them.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Friday
Jan122024

Vet Visit

Here is the vet visit gallery. The play gallery can be found in among the Nami vet gallery. Sorry - too busy to do individuals but you will see them in each of the galleries.

Across the board, all the Sage pups screamed at the microchip and all the Nami pups were silent. It means due to wriggling, Sage pups are most likely going to be sore but Nami's will not. 

It is what it is. 

All and all they all did well.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Thursday
Jan112024

Home Stretch

Here is the gallery of the Sage and Nami Pups.

The Sage pups will be here for 2 more weeks or just short of that and the Nami pups minus Rain will be here till just this weekend.

They had their deworming today. This makes 3 dewormings before departure.

Tomorrow they will have the vet visit. The next few days will be very busy. It is today. Saturday either 2 will depart or 3 depending on the weather and then Sunday either 1 or 2. That will leave only Rain as the Nami pup remaining. She will just hang out with the Sage pups as a crew of 6. 

Then we will start puppy selection after their next visit and the bags and all that goes into them departing.

The crew played like crazy today. Dennis just brought them downstairs from their 2nd play session. We dewormed them as they were going into the bag. This way it was easy to make sure everyone had.

They  hate it. I did it today incase their stools got loose but the last 2 dewormings they didn't have a reaction and they have stayed solid throughout. Not even a glitch here and there. It makes cleanup so much easier.

Everyone in both litters eat very well and they sleep solid. It's a great crew. Going to miss - for sure. Each litter has unique personalities and it is that personality you truly miss.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Wednesday
Jan102024

It's a Day

Here is the gallery.

Starting on Saturday we have either 2 going home or 3 going home. Then Sunday either 2 or 1. That will leave Rain and the Sage pups come Sunday afternoon. We will suddenly be the group of 6 for 2 weeks. Then when they depart, the group of 1. Rain will not be able to play with Cinnamon's pups till they are 8 weeks or so. That's okay as she will climb into Nathan's neck on the bed at night but not till after Sage's departs.

We will see how it all pans out. Just thinking the process through.

Two more days and all 10 pups will have their vet visit. Going to be a process of departures and who left for the pups but they will adjust. 

Exciting times for the Nami pups and their new family. Sage's will adjust to less pups. 

It is a process but it all unfolds.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Tuesday
Jan092024

No Vet Day

Gallery is on the Sage blog. We were already to have our vet visit - table ready - camera ready and well it is what it is.

The mother's played spectacularly with ther pups. They expelled so much energy. I kept them up longer than usual so they were tired but they are still up in their xpen. huh? Usually they fall fast asleep. I guess they will shortly.

Dennis will take them upstairs after their nap. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Monday
Jan082024

One Day Before Vet

Here is the gallery.

Isn't it delightful when you catch them standing on their back legs? I think so. It tells you how agile they are. Pups had a great time upstairs though I scared a couple falling. They did recover quickly. That is a good thing.

They played and had a grand time despite my stupidity. 

Tomorrow is the vet visit. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.