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
Friends & Associates
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 (674)

Monday
Mar282016

On the Table

Brusha brush. Morning sickness... well eating later helps. Round belly, it's getting bigger. 

Saturday
Mar262016

Diva Gal

Yes, I was brushed but I couldn't help myself. What else is a dog to do. Yes, my tummy is round too!

Wednesday
Mar162016

Let Me Out of Here

Can I go for a walk too? No vomiting for me but I usually skip my breakfast when I have an upset tummy. Us gals will be sharing puppy stages. It's going to be fun having extra hands (paws).

Tuesday
Mar152016

Yes

I am ever so sucky and LOVE mommy snuggles. We compete for Mommy now. :-)

Monday
Mar072016

On Track

According to my calendar, yes, I am on track. Getting into that tired stage that comes around now too.

Sunday
Mar062016

Jeannie's Pregnancy Calendar

   
Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date: Sun 6 Mar 116
Sire: Caddie
Dam: Jeannie
Breeder: Talemaker Havanese
   
Wed 17 Feb 2016
  • First day of mating.
  • 48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent
    matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilization
    taking place.
  • The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
   
Thu 18 Feb 2016
  • Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
   
Thu 18 Feb 2016 -
Fri 19 Feb 2016
  • Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
   
Fri 19 Feb 2016 -
Sat 20 Feb 2016
  • Fertilization occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries
    to the uterus.
   
Sat 20 Feb 2016 -
Mon 22 Feb 2016
  • Fertilized eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.
  • The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos.
  • During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
   
Sun 28 Feb 2016 -
Wed 2 Mar 2016
  • The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
   
Mon 28 Feb 2016 -
Mon 14 Mar 2016
  • The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.
  • During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
   
Thu 3 Mar 2016 -
Thu 10 Mar 2016
  • Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.
  • The hair on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
   
Wed 9 Mar 2016 -
Wed 16 Mar 2016
  • Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.
  • Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.
  • Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
   
Mon 14 Mar 2016 -
Fri 18 Mar 2016
  • An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.
  • It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
   
Thu 17 Mar 2016
  • Start to increase the dams food ration.
  • Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
  • The fetuses are now fully developed miniature dogs.
   
Wed 23 Mar 2016
  • The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
   
Sat 2 Apr 2016
  • It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
   
Tue 5 Apr 2016 -
Wed 13 Apr 2016
  • Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
  • Her breasts become even more swollen.
  • She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
   
Thu 7 Apr 2016
  • The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
  • It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
  • You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
   
Thu 7 Apr 2016 -
Fri 22 Apr 2016
  • Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
   
Sun 17 Apr 2016 -
Wed 20 Apr 2016
  • Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
   
Mon 18 Apr 2016
  • You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
   
Thu 21 Apr 2016
  • Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
  • Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
   
Fri 22 Apr 2016
  • Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.
Saturday
Feb272016

Ah Normalcy

I had Jeannie in bed with me last night. Seems the boys aren't interested in her any longer. It was great to have her back by my side snuggling.

Tuesday
Feb232016

She's Done

No more ties. She's saying I am pregnant - leave me alone.

When would she be due?

April 20 to April 25th give or take 2 days.

Monday
Feb222016

6th Tie

Not trying till later tonight after class. Too much with Dennis trying to get sleep. Kat goes crazy as he hears them.

1st tie February 17, 2016 4;26pm till 4:42PM 16 minutes
2nd tie February 18, 2016 10:35am 17 minutes
3rd tie February 19, 2016 9:43am to 9:54am 12 minutes
4th tie February 20, 2016 9:04am to 9:16am 12 minutes
5th tie February 21, 2016 9:17am to 9:29am 12 minutes
6th tie February 22, 2016 9:12pm to 9:28pm 16 minutes
My guess she will be due April 20th but we shall see. If so it would mean pups to go home June 29thish

 

Sunday
Feb212016

5th Tie

Heats lasts for: Feb 8 - 29, 2016

1st tie February 17, 2016 4;26pm till 4:42PM 16 minutes
2nd tie February 18, 2016 10:35am 17 minutes
3rd tie February 19, 2016 9:43am to 9:54am 12 minutes
4th tie February 20, 2016 9:04am to 9:16am 12 minutes
5th tie February 21, 2016 9:17am to 9:29am 12 minutes
My guess she will be due April 20th but we shall see. If so it would mean pups to go home June 29thish