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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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.

Friday
Dec232022

4 Weeks Old

Here is a small gallery.

I can't believe they are 4 weeks old today. They have started interacting with the older dogs. We have tried them on food but other than lick it, they are not interested yet. We will keep trying. They each take to it on their own timeline.

Check out the videos. 

Thursday
Dec222022

3 Weeks 6 Days

Here is the gallery.

Oh Rebel was in checking out Misty's pups and she was saying - no - not old enough, Rebel. Rebel was so fascinated with them.

They are getting more and more mobile and playful.

Here is the gallery from both litters upstairs.

We are waiting to take them upstairs again - well Dennis is. Me, I am blogging.

Videos coming soon.

Wednesday
Dec212022

3 Weeks 5 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

This crew really enjoys comfort. Give me a great big comfortable blanket and they are happy.The pups are attempting to keep up with the older crew and sometimes they manage and sometimes not. They are a full week younger and that is a lot at the age. Put them at 5 and 6 week and that vanishes. It is interesting to see.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Tuesday
Dec202022

3 Weeks 4 Days

Here is the gallery.

We are pondering when we will put the pups together and when they will go upstairs. No rush, I suppose but been thinking about it. Certain situations say let's wait. They have room and not yet ready for prime time for this crew to be without mom at night. They are after all a full week younger.No harm if the older crew waits as we really want to do it together. All 7 pups get along well.

Pups had another play session with the Sage crew. Check out the gallery on Sage's blog.

Videos are coming soon. 

Monday
Dec192022

3 Weeks 3 Days

Here is the gallery.

This duo is a full week younger than the Sage crew but they seem to be walking on the floor, playing and reaching for the challenge and most time making it. They have much to be proud of. 

They do go to sleep earlier from this play and they do sleep longer which is normal given their age but they attempt to keep up and do a decent job at it.

Here is the gallery of both litters playing upstairs.

Before a blink of an eye in a couple of weeks the pups will see their humans to be. Can you imagine that?

Be sure to check out the videos.

Sunday
Dec182022

3 Weeks 2 Days

Here is the gallery.

Pups had their 3rd time out of the pen but upstairs vs the hall downstairs. They did well but they do not last long. They do like people. They do like petting and snuggles. That is so wonderful!

Be sure to check out the videos.

Saturday
Dec172022

Another Day

Here is the gallery.

We had another hall play session. It is only once a day now at this stage and then we will increase it to twice then 3 or 4 times. We won't be doing outdoors till the last week or so. 

How did they do in the hall? Well not as good as yesterday but pretty good. As they get older they will go upstairs etc We will add more development toys and as the days and weeks go by, you will see how they progress. It is a fun process.

Videos are coming soon. 

Friday
Dec162022

3 Weeks: Lots of Firsts

First nail cutting.

Here is the gallery

They had their 1st hall play with Sage's pups. Here is another gallery of the 2 litters playing together in the hall. It was a 1st.

This is them out of their whelping box so they can see the world. No more whelping box for them. 

Tempie is in here and she goes to check them out. Both moms do not mind. Tempie is in heat so I took her in here so the rest could have more room. 

I call today a success. So many changes and everyone got along. I even have the gal here and the 1st born gal of Sage playing on video. Check the videos out here.

Thursday
Dec152022

1 Day Shy of 3 Weeks

Here is the gallery.

In a day or 2 I am going to try them without the whelping box. They need to get visual with their surroundings. 

Videos are coming shortly.

Wednesday
Dec142022

2 Weeks 5 Days Old

The ever attentive mom - always making sure they are okay.

Here is the gallery.

She dotes on them and sleeps with them all night. They are the treasured ones. :-)

Videos coming soon.

Tuesday
Dec132022

2 Weeks 4 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

They are starting to be curious and move around. Misty dotes on them hugely. I can't see her pups without her being right there. Weighing and changing blankets are interesting but that is canine mom love!

Videos will be seen here. 

Monday
Dec122022

2 Weeks 3 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

Sacked out in comfort. Short blog tonight - very sorry. Lots on my plate.

They do recognize me each time I hold and weight and comfort.

Videos coming soon. I will be uploading while grooming.

Sunday
Dec112022

2 Weeks 2 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

The duo is gaining - still sleeping a significant time. Mommy still licks my face like crazy whenever I try to take videos.

First photos must be done when mom is out of the room as she dive bombs the camera. Got to love Misty! She is such an attentive mom!

Saturday
Dec102022

2 Weeks 1 Day Old

Here is the gallery.

Over 2 weeks old now. Eat, sleep and we even had an undercover moment in the wee hours. Check it out in the videos.

Friday
Dec092022

2 Weeks Old

Here is the gallery.

I can't believe they are 2 weeks already. Soon they will be like Sage's, walking and playing. It all happens so slow at times and so fast with others. It all depends on your perspective.

At this stage they do interact but minutely but mostly they eat and sleep. This is how they grow.

Be sure to check out the videos.