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.

Sunday
Dec252022

Toes Time

This gal was playing a game of touch her toes. She seemed fascinated that she had these toes on her back feet. 

Check out the videos. They are already up.

The 7 really really get along as if they were part of one litter. Moms are amazing as they will feed any of them. True mother love!

Saturday
Dec242022

5 Weeks 1 Day Old

Sorry - no gallery but lots of videos. I am going to try to get more photos to make a gallery when they go upstairs again. I formatted the disk by accident. It happens. We are all human.

The pups are all together now so 1 gallery and 1 set of videos each day now. They seem to be adjusting better than the moms adjusting. The moms go in to feed them and they feed each other pups. It's an amazing thing. They need feeding so let's just do this.

Now that is special - don't you think?

If I manage to get photos, I will create a gallery.

Friday
Dec232022

5 Weeks Plus Upstairs Play

Here is the gallery of just them plus the upstairs play with 7 - both litters.

Pups had fun upstairs. we were going to put them all together downstairs but may wait till tomorrow. We shall see. They are playing with each other and the toys quite nicely. All is sleeping as I type.

They look forward to going upstairs.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Thursday
Dec222022

4 Weeks 6 Days

Here is the gallery.

Oh the pups - all 7 are delicious. They truly enjoy each other. The moms won't be crazy about it but maybe tomorrow is the day to put all 7 together. We shall see.

Videos coming soon.

They are now playing upstairs twice a day. They so look forward to it! Families visiting in the new year. How fun! Masks required as it is indoors - sorry. But better safe than sorry. I promise to get the pups ready for masks.

 

Wednesday
Dec212022

4 Weeks 5 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

The pups are starting to run - well some of them. It is a riot. The gal from Misty is also trying to run. It goes to show you that the younger set learns from the older crew.

The pups were upstairs twice today. Once was with me and the next time was with Dennis. As I was grooming late, I wasn't able to get photos or videos and besides Dennis will leave if I take photos with him in it so I don't. 

The puppies are getting mighty interesting. Check out the videos.

Tuesday
Dec202022

4 Weeks 4 Days

Here is the gallery.

Pups are doing well. They are starting to gain again and they are eating solid food even by themselves but water is not desired. This is normal. You have to work them into it. They can't go upstairs till they drink water. Misty's crew has not eaten solid food yet but will in a few days.

Videos are coming soon.

They appear to play really well together and do not separate into groups. They will be able to be meshed easily.

Here is the gallery of the crew of 7 playing upstairs.

I tried the hanging toys today but they were not interested in it. A few went into the bathroom to investigate. They are no longer staying close and letting their curiousity guide them.

Monday
Dec192022

4 Weeks 3 Days

Here is the gallery. To see the litters together upstairs, see the Misty blog. I will try to alternate and have unique ones per blog. It's extra work but eventually it will be all 7 together without any separate galleries.

As Tempie is in heat, you will see Tempie with the pups. Misty isn't overly fond of her taking over her 2 but she sometimes allows it. Sage also sometimes allows. You can often find Tempie in Sage's xpen just laying and staring at the pups. Tempie is meant to be a mom. LOL But she has had hers this year and she can just coddle theirs, imho. 

The 2 litters light up when they see us. They look forward to you playing with them. It is wonderful.

They are also walking on the floor decently - both litters. How amazing is that for them to be so sure footed. 

Check out the videos.

Sunday
Dec182022

4 Weeks 2 Days

Here is the gallery.

Pups were upstairs and are quite animated these days. They all did pretty good today considering it is the 3rd time and they had a new area.

Here is the upstairs gallery of both litters.

All pups seem to be quite pleased if you lay on the floor with them. I think Sage's pups will get teeth soon. They keep gnawing on everything.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Saturday
Dec172022

4 Weeks 1 Day

Here is the gallery.

The pups were eating food again - only once in a day to see how their digestion handles it. So far, so good.

They were also out in the hall. Here is a gallery of both litters out in the hall.

Pups were not as active as day 1 but they were okay. They are napping now. 

Videos will be found here.

Friday
Dec162022

First Solid Food and Hall Play With Pals

Here is the gallery.

They did pretty decent with their 1st taste of food. They are not interested in the water yet but that is VERY normal. Water is the last thing they partake from especially when they are still feeding from mom. We still put it in their xpen so they can check it out.

Food was left in the pen today. They will be given more tonight or tomorrow. Moms will eat what is left.

They also had a great and I mean great play session in the hall with Misty's pups. You can see the gallery of the hall play in Misty's blog. It was as if they were playing with each all along. It is amazing. Of course Misty's pups needed more sleep as they are a full week younger but no one was afraid - crying or hiding. 

They seem to really enjoy. 

They have been sleeping - both crews since the hall play. 

Be sure to check out the videos.