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.

Monday
May172021

Charlotte's New Family

Here is the family gallery.

Both Charlotte and True D went home today from Misty's litter.

Here are the before going home gallery.

Charlotte is getting acquainted with her packmate - dog family member. I hear he rather likes her.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Sunday
May162021

Last Baths

Charlotte was an absolute doll about the bath, blow drying - all of it. Here is the gallery. What is interesting is both dogs departing tomorrow will have a dog packmate to go home with. How cool is that? Charlotte has a Scottie that will also become one of her best pals in life.

Charlotte is a smaller gal and I call her the small and mighty. She smiles too! She and I... well...

I have to admit I am really missing already but happy for the families as I have seen excitement. Niow that feels good!.

Saturday
May152021

Bailey's New Family

Well, we are now down to 7. Bailey's new family was so much fun with the pups today. Thank you!I so missed the family playing and interacting. I so enjoyed it.

Here is the gallery.

It sounds like she is doing well. It is funny as Pippa's Bailey is here today.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Friday
May142021

Bailey's Last Bath

Bailey's name is Talemaker Baileys Irish Cream

Here is the gallery.

She was absolutely perfect for the bath, the dryer - all of it.

I see I need to trim around the pads. Levin family - please remind me. LOL Then I can show you.

Thursday
May132021

Only 2 Days as 8

Come Saturday the pups will be down to 7. So it begins.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Come Friday #3 Bailey will have her bath and photos will be taken again. This time around everyone will be meeting their pup for the 1st time. Not our usual - thank you  Mr. Ford and covid. We are now extended into June.

But pups will go home and fun will be had. Then when we are no longer in Stay at Home you must come to try your little one in the pool. Misty is an avid swimmer.

Wednesday
May122021

Lazing and Enjoying

Sometimes you have to so what you have to do. Run, play and well rest between. They had a blast today and you will see in the videos how true that is. This fun is contagious, if allowed.

I can't believe that the 1st one departs in 3 days. How can that be?

Tuesday
May112021

Well Lots to Do

The pups had the experience of standing in the rain today. They never missed a beat. Oh rain. Oh that noise - all good.

Here is the gallery.

The pups will get a bath before going home. They will have their nails done. I will clean up their pads and a smidge of their belly and clip around their bum but you won't notice. Well you will notice how fluffy they look. This gets done the night before. I will also post their names.

Pups had lots of fun today but I have to make the blog short. Sorry.

I will miss the pups in a huge way but do look forward to 2 less blogs. It has been a bit crazy.

Monday
May102021

Between Rain

We have to time plays outdoors between rain and when they are awake. They do still sleep a great deal in the day. They are also making it to 630am to 730am. As they do in their last week, they are extending their sleeping hours at night time.

The pups had a blast today as you will see in the videos.

We are trying to wait for the rain to stop so we can get them out there again or they will be going upstairs.

I surely hope teh weather cooperates for departures. They will occur anyways under the gazebo but maybe I need to get my curtains up at least on the top deck so we can have shelter if rain goes sideways. Maybe I need it on the bottom deck too for the pups. LOL

Sunday
May092021

Firsts

As you can see with this pup escaping this bed, they are such fun beings. Soon they will be going out again but I will not be taking photos today. I am trying to semi relax tonight.

Be sure to check out the videos.

It looks like rain so we are hoping they get to go out. I will be uploading the videos shortly.

Pups are sure at a fun, fun stage. You will love these guys - both crews!

Saturday
May082021

Weights and Things

Weights in Order of Birth

Male 3.85lb is 1.75kg

2nd Born Gal  3.08lb is 1.4kg

3rd born gal 3.41lb is 1.55

4th born Gal Diamond is 3.19lb 1.45kg

5th born gal is 3.74lb 1.7kg

None of the pups are sore from the microchips or vaccines - hooray. They are out for the 3rd time today as I blog with Dennis.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Friday
May072021

2 Blogs Here Today: Vets

How did this crew do? Only one didn't yelp loudly when the microchip went in. Who was it? You tell me.

2 of this crew sang to us part of the way to the vets. Do you know who? The rest including Raven's just was quiet. I think I am going to take them for a short ride in the car just so they know car rides do not mean shots and microchips. I want them to think of the car as a good thing. I need to find the time but that is my desire.

Everyone is healthy and was deemed really nice. They were impressed.

On the car ride home - silence even as we sat and waited for a 11 minute train to pass by. LOL I never realized they made the trains so long.

All and all a big success. My day is shot but we made it back and now I have 1 outstanding pertinent info for one of the dogs that must be sent as its one of the early go homers. Lots of work must be done before they depart.

What a truly oustanding crew this is -Misty's 1st and Raven's last. Thank you for allowing me to love them, get to know them and experience who they are - incredibly special each in their own unique way.

Friday
May072021

Before the Vets

This was the play session this morning before the vets.

Here is the gallery.

We will be posting the after vets on Raven's blog tonight.

Pups had a blast and they are now upstairs running the hall to expel their energy.

Soon we will depart.

Here are the videos.

Thursday
May062021

Bath Time

How did the boy do? He was wonderful but they all were. He was Mr. Laidback. They so love the water. One gave me stink eye when the dryer first came on but that was momentary. The face was priceless!  You will see in the gallery. This boy departs on the 19th.

These are all in order of birth. I loved this photos so had to post it. It shows her beauty. This is #2 gal. Every single one of both crew loved the entire experience. She departs on the 17th.

 This is the 3rd gal and I love this photos as if to say - here's looking at you. This gal departs on the 15th. She is quite the character.

This is the 4th gal. This is the one we call Diamond as when she was born, she had a diamond shape marking on her.  She was so matter of fact - okay let's do this! She departs on the 18th.

This is the last gal - the 5th. She wanted to hang out and have a conversation with you. What a riot. She departs on the 17th.

This is the gallery AFTER the bath.

The last pups depart on the 19th. I think on the 20th will be a no groom day. LOL have to look at my calendar.

I am so far behind as this took me 4 hours to bath, dry and take pix. I also had on my plate all of the usual. So, I am trying to finish the blogs before I have to do before bed chores.

Tomorrow I will again be late but will try to do some in the morning before the trip to the vets.

Wednesday
May052021

Nails and All That

Oh it was hysterical and sometimes impossible but Nathan got all the nails done as you will see in a couple of the videos. It was getting so impossible that I stopped videoing him. He had his hands full. Now they will be done for the vet visit on Friday.

Here is the gallery.

Blogs are short today. See Raven's blog why. It is already 641pm and I have a gift to complete for someone. I may be doing it at midnight. LOL

Tuesday
May042021

Oh the Play

Today, I rolled a ball and she tracked it and pounced on it in pure play mode. This gal smiles at me and Sage has one that smiles too. They are related. She is such a happy gal and if I could keep one, oh boy I would love it to be this one as she just makes you have infectious smiles back.

Oh they are all great. There are just some that are intuitive to your needs and I need fun, laughter and smiles. She gave that to me today. Thank you, little one.

Well, we have a busy week. Baths in 2 days, vets in 3 days and then starting to get the puppy packs ready and of course Mother's Day. I am so trying to get a few hours off. Of course there are always blogs but maybe no dishes at bedtime or cleaning the puppy pens or grooming. Maybe something delish to eat.

But I am goin to miss the Raven and Misty crew. I so hope that covid goes and we can have them back for swimming whever we get that pool heater. Now that is something to look forward to.

Be sure to check out the videos.

I didn't have as many night ones but they are starting to sleep through. It always happens. Soon we will remove the food and they will make it through the night.