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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Friday
Oct152021

Rain is Coming

Here is the gallery. I still have a fair amount of flowers growing in the garden but rain and cold is coming so that won't last.Dogs saw damp this morning when we woke up and went...nah let's go back in.

The dogs are playing like crazy. Frannie arrived. Rusty and Luna too but they have departed. Okay the rain has arrived as I type so fat chance getting them out in this. lol

Maybe it is time to watch tv?

I need to get Nathan motivated in finishing his office. Dennis and I will have to do the plants and we need to close the pool. Fun stuff and all. Dogs will enjoy the pool cover on as its safe enough for them to be on it and the humans all at the same time.

Another year of me saying maybe time for a snowblower and another year of Nathan saying but we have Dennis. Anyone have a used one they are selling? LOL

Vivi comes tomorrow and by Monday most everyone departs.

Thursday
Oct142021

Two Updates Today

It is hard to believe that it is such a nice Fall day. I have a friend in Salt Lake and it snowed today. Wow...

Here is the gallery.

The dog's enjoyed themselves. The 2 that are here celebrating their birthday eyed that wonderful cookie. Everyone had a treat to celebrate.

Soon Harlow needs to be washed and cleaned up. She really needs it today. She departs tonight.

Tomorrow Frannie, Rusty and Luna come. Lina and Rebel are in class together. I wish I could watch. Oh well...

Sprinklers will be blown out tomorrow. Now for the pool. Getting ready for that white stuff is not fun. Hope you are surviving the experience.

Thursday
Oct142021

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Sending you a picture of our celebration of Coco Chanel‘s second birthday. She has brought such joy to our family. Sending Birthday wishes to her brothers and sisters.

Coco Chanel Janet and Debbie

Happy 2nd Birthday to the Bailey!!! Sending lots of love to Nathan, Darlah, Dennis, Leti & Stone, as well as Abby, Benny, Benji, Coco, and Tempie! So very thankful that all of you were born!

Abby here, wishing a Happy 2nd Birthday to my siblings Tempest, Benny ,Bailey, Benji and Coco.

Love to mommy Leti and daddy Stone and my Talemaker family Nathan, Darlah and Dennis.  Mommy Susan said I had to wear these silly ribbons for my birthday photo (Zoey is laughing)Here is Mr. Benjamin Benny. He kept saying - well open it already, will you? I did try to get him and Tempie together but that was comedy hour. You will see in the gallery in the main blig. The duo are havcing extra special treatment all day long.

Wednesday
Oct132021

Day Off: Gallery Added

This is my blog. Will I update it? Not sure but all the dogs are great. Me, I am iff today. Nathan washed Rebel himself after I combed her out last night for class tonight with Ronnie and Luna. I am out having dinner on a patio with Sherry so depending how much I partake, this may be it or maybe not. LOL But I never miss a day so ...

Gloomy but warmish day. Dogs are rather lazy despite the on and off play. 

Here is the gallery.

Tuesday
Oct122021

Fall Lazing

Nothing like inbetween weather to get those socks on and laze outside. Okay the dogs don't have socks on. Silly me.

Here is the gallery.

Mt. Tchibo, Barney and soon Ellie departs today. Ms Willow and Winston arrived. Willow departs soon.

Wish I had property to have an outdoor fire but how can you do that with dogs? Gladly have the dogs vs a bonfire but with cold feet at the moment - the bonfire sounds fun.

The dogs are chipmunk hunting. It's strange as the squirrels far outnumber the chipmunks but they leave the squirrels alone. hmmm

We need to figure out a pool company to close. We so dislike the service from the existing one and this the reason for the delay. Nathan is so loyal. But even he is saying not again with these guys. So, we are on the hunt.

Got to see the grand daughters today. Dani moved out to Cobourne and she came to get my ice maker as she so loves her ice like me. I can't believe she is old enough to move out.

Dennis is going to do a mad chase game today which the dogs love. It chases the willies out or so they say. Turkey will be added to their dinner. They like holiday meals too.

As I type they are making noises to go back out. It's time. They do love to have fun and I so love when they do.

Monday
Oct112021

Thanksgiving and Celebrations: Gallery Added

Graduations are a fun milestone. Congrats!!!

This is Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a day of fun or rest - depending on how you view the holiday. I am grooming in a few minutes and did get up early to stuff a turkey and put it in the oven to get it made in time so Nathan can get his nap in. Yes, I am laughing but it is what it is.

I may or may not post a blog tonight but most likely I will add to this one as we had so many yesterday and we have the addition of Watson below.

The dogs will have leftover turkey tonight. They were watching me prepare it. All eyes were on me.

It is Dennis day off.

Here is the gallery taken today.

Thank you to Dorothy for yummy pumpkin pie and cookies from Sherri! plus tiramisu from Nava's mom. I am stuffed. We had a great day. The turkey was moist and good but not my usual and it cooked fast. I think I am used to a larger turkey. Not much leftovers but the dogs got their treats tonight with dinner. They are charmed and keep following me around in case I give them more. LOL

We heard from Ruth. She is still in hospital. They told her today she has covid - this on top of dialysis. Poor thing. They do not know what is wrong with her still. Katie is enjoying her time here. Glad Katie has here. Not sure what people do when by themselves with a dog under these circumstances. I hope all our dog people know we are there for them. We are ALWAYS there for you.

Monday
Oct112021

Watson Happy Birthday

Watson had a get together with several doggy-friends Friday and Saturday. He had so much fun.

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Cinnamon and Stone Oct 10, 2020

Koda,

Juno

Sully

Watson

Daisy

Archie

Luna

Happy Birthday! Sorry I didn't get Watson's photo in time to post last night but it seems ut went to Nathan. He simply doesn't check often - sorry. Always best to send me mail.

Sunday
Oct102021

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So Many Birthdays....

Sunday
Oct102021

Happy 1st: Cinnamon Crew

Hello Darlah and Nathan,

I wanted to send you a photo of Juno, now 1!  She’s an amazing pup who makes the whole family smile. My kids have said that they can’t imagine their world without her, and neither can I.  She greets everyone she meets and is an all around happy girl. She has done well in two puppy classes, and is also novice tricks certified. She waves goodbye and is a champion at giving high fives. 

She is happy and full of energy and love. 

And, her eyebrows rock!

Thank you again for our girl, 

Andrea 

Check out this video. This is Daisy Gal.

Luna must know today is special because she has been playing all day and teasing Rusty. Happy Birthday to all her siblings from Luna. And a special happy Birthday to Rebel who will always be older than Luna ( by one week but still the older one)

Sunday
Oct102021

Three Blog Post: Happy 2nd Birthday

Look at her happy smile!

She's a beauty and a real sweetheart.

Mandy and her siblings are 2 today!

Sunday
Oct102021

Three Blog Post

We have 2 blogs today.

Here is the gallery.

Nathan still could not find a Butterball Turkey so he broke down and got a fresh turkey that I will cook tomorrow. I need to cook it first thing in the morning so I can send home a plate to someone who said she hasn't had a thanksgiving meal for years. She's coming tomorrow to drop off her havanese. He didn't get a large one but good enough. Hopefully it will come out well.

Tenshi and Jersey is going home early - tonight. Logan, Panda, Coco the maltese is here for the day.

It's wet outside so dogs that hate to go out keep filling the pads that we change and change. LOL

I tried to do dog tags with resin and how long does it take to dry under lights. Oh boy maybe not the best choice.

When it is rainy or wet outside I do believe TV time is mist enjoyable. They get lazy and want to chill like us humans. They are still playing as you will see in a few videos we posted but chilling is the name of the game. Tomorrow turkey gets added to their meals. Yum!

Sunday
Oct102021

Happy 1st: Sage Crew

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Happy birthday to Sage, Cinnamon and Spirits pups!

Benjamin stopped by to celebrate and for a play. We tried to get some action shots, but they were a furry, fuzzy bunch of pics. Here's the best one:

I hope you're doing well.

Basil, Duncan, Monika, Annalise, Michaela and Klara

Private Benjamin would like to send Happy Birthday wishes to his brother and sisters. He has had a wonderful first year and hopes they have as well.

Mandy

Just love this little dog. Cute, but quite mischievous sometimes. Keeps me laughing all day. 

Saturday
Oct092021

Two Blog Day: Happy 6th!

Radar’s 6th birthday.  Happy Birthday to Stone and all of Radar’s siblings. ❤️

Saturday
Oct092021

Wet Again Thanksgiving Weekend

Here is the gallery.

It's wet out again. In celebration of Stone's birthday, he shared his treats. Really, the dogs are fine with it as long as everyone gets one.

Dogs are mostly staying indoors as its wet outside but when they did go out, Dennis clicked.

Levon and Trigger has departed and I swear Hallie is sulking.

Oh the dogs and the newcomers are so enjoying each other. They are looking for more treats.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

Friday
Oct082021

Start of the Holiday

Cosmo just arrived and he is already playing with Opus. Mr. Brewer is visiting - rather special when he does. Ms Harlow thinks feeding time is at 4pm vs 430 as Dennis fed at that time a few days ago and she tells time.

Here is today's gallery.

The dogs are really playing like crazy and our trees are shedding. LOL Time to close the pool.

Told Nathan to get a turkey. He says no butterballs but he also said no BBQ chips. Instead he brought home BBQ corn chips. Oh boy. Someone said they were ordering from Swiss Chalet. I went up on their site and NO PRICES. Really - that was a futile attempt and its chicken - I know but maybe next best thing? At least it comes with pumpkin pie and gravy? Not mine but... Thinking I need to take over shopping and Nathan needs to take over grooming. yeah... Now that is hysterical.

Levon, Trigger and Murphy boy departs tomorrow. Bailey, Jersey, Kally and Murphy gal is coming. It's a truly outstanding group and are so pleased to see Levon playing his fool head off even with the gals. This duo - longtime coming but so delightful to reunite even if for a short period of time. So lucky when we get to see those we haven't for a long time due to covid. Thank you families for adding to our joy!

Thursday
Oct072021

Wet Lazing

Here is the gallery.

Some dogs do not care if their undersides get wet and some do a dance in wet grass. Which type do you have? Each dog has a unique personality and to be honest, I have had a number of breeds in our lives since I was born but there is nothing like the havanese. If I am feeling bad, they are right there without any expectations. All they want is you. LOL

Dogs had a good day. I still have one more dog to do. Ms Coco Spirit's pup is here till this evening. So is Mr. Ripley. Love is still in the air with you know who. Can you hear your human mom - give it a rest but Hallie doesn't care. Ms Coco the Maltese was here and she is so fun. She is now home. Tchibo and Barney spent a fair bit of time trying to root out a chipmunk. They were fascinated. Tomorrow Bailey, Tenshi and Cosmo come.

I want to wish everyone a fine Thanksgiving holiday. Our family is dropping their dogs off here so they can go do their thing. I said bring me leftovers and she said oh mom we are not doing that. Well, no one cooks a turkey like me. We are working but that's okay too. I get to spend the time with their dogs. Yes, laughing...

Now off to groom...

Wednesday
Oct062021

The Play Of It

Look who is playing most any day too.

Here is the gallery.

The running joke is - been too long so my brain is foggy - is that Trigger is a play monkey and Levon is not. But its not so here if I have that right. Let me just say Trigger is Romeo - yeah that is right!

I am doing the blog early. It's my day off. Nathan is taking his usual nap with the dogs. Dennis and I want the next edition of Foundations to come out. What a cliff hanger. I am so enjoying that show.

I am doing a side business for dog bags (loot bags filled with goodies) for breeders. That is what all these crazy classes are about. I am doing another one on sublimation. I think I have etching down on metal and acrylic. I am learning and I always enjoy learning. HTV and vinyl - easy now.

Soon the dogs will be helping us take our plants in. We do that yearly to save buying new the next year and you get mature plants that way. It takes work as I don't want bugs inside so we change out the soil and one by one they come in. Not all - but most pots.

Another fun time is raking leaves. The dogs always jump through that and it makes for wonderful photos. I look forward to that and yes even to snow even though Nathan REFUSES to get a snowblower. He has this idea that its good for the body. I am so laughing.

Dogs have been having a great amount of fun today.

I am cooking a roast  and guess who gets leftovers?

Tuesday
Oct052021

In Love

Trigger seems to only have eyes for Halle quite literally. He lays on top of her. Sniffs her and wherever she is he is. LOL

We had Dallas here and I took lovely photos but I changed the battery on the camera and out of habit I deleted the photos. I can't believe it but true. Ms Charlotte was here. Mr Brewski is too. It's a fun house but actually quiet. Opus is curious what Trigger is up to and Harlow just looks as if to say really? The weather gets them chill and Harlow has her fave spot. So does Levon. I guess it does that for us too. Time to chill and watch Foundations.

We had a game with a lighted ball. It was so much fun!

Here is the gallery.

That's it!

Monday
Oct042021

Rain and Indoor Play

Isn't this an adorable photo of Miss Harlow cuddled into a bed on high in the tv room.

Here is the gallery.

We have a fun house. Alfie departed and oh boy trying to keep him clean was so funny. Let me out. Let me get muddy. A boy with a sensational attitude.

Levon and Trigger arrived and its been  long time since they have been here and they were so excited. It was a riot. Most play has been indoors due to the weather but fun is being had.

Mr. Opus is right in the thick of it. Mr. Murphy can now see = a visor trimmed. We are now charging $5 for nail trims if they are not getting a full bath. Much cheaper than the vets.

Ms Ellie was here and she is always a play monkey.

Thanksgiving is coming up and I am working so no thanksgiving meal. <sigh> Been asking the daughter to bring me leftovers and she says she's eating out. LOL Is everyone eating out? Maybe the butterball turkeys will be on sale after the holiday. Here's hoping. They are probably hard to come by as everything seems to be. Nathan goes food shopping and says no Ms Vickies Chips, no Velveeta mac and cheese, no eclairs. Really or are you not looking. Yes, I am laughing.

Mr. Alfie was sucxh a jumping jack in the tub that I went to hold him in place and sprayed myself with shampoo in the face. I should have cameras on for these events as they are not funny at the time but boy are they after.

Hope your Monday went well. It's dog tv time!

Sunday
Oct032021

It's October

How did October come so fast? This is Pippin and he departs tomorrow. He has been so great with everyone. It has been a long time. We caught him playing on videos and Nathan seemed to have messed up the video so will have to try again.

Here is the gallery.

Dennis is bugging me to watch Foundations. Lexi is departing soon ands well the dogs want to watch too. It was a warmish day. Dogs enjoyed inside and out and Nathan still has his office to declutter. So funny.

Tomorrow we get to see Alfie too. So looking forard to it! Levon and Trigger is arriving too - am I jazzed ot what.

Oh and Bailey's mom passed her nursing test. Woo Hoo way to go!