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.

Entries from March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014

Monday
Mar312014

Watch Your Dogs

Carol had an experience that can happen to any of us. I am posting with her permission so you are aware. I believe we learn from each other. Dogs do the darndest things and you never know what is possible till they surprise you.

Coco and Doozie arrive for a visit tomorrow.

I had to take Doozie to the emergency vet clinic.  Yesterday she had a cough like there was something in her throat but I could not see anything and then she threw up 3 times within a few minutes.  Then she was OK.  Today she coughed again and then threw up twice.  The vet took an X-Ray and little Miss Doozie had 4 bones in her tummy and bowels. We never give them anything with bones so the Vet suspected a bird sure enough when we got home I found a bird wing under the tree.  She is on some antacids and special food for a few days.  This escapade has made me think about mouth kisses.
LOLTA
Carol

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Also I added a video of Montuno that Nathan took to yesterday's blog entry.

Sunday
Mar302014

Lucia and Montuno: NEW Video Added

Click on Photo for Larger ViewJust got this in Talemaker's Alpha Centauri Montuno out of Paula Martel's Phantom and our Spice got BOW at the Specialty as well as BPISS. Lucia is brand new to the show world. She is showing Muntuno herself. Her enthusiasm is also very infectious and truly nice at the shows. We need more like her in the ring. We are proud of you Lucia! Thanks also goes to Judge David Kelland. Thank you Paula for allowing us to enjoy Phantom.

Here's a short video Nathan took with his ipad.

Sunday
Mar302014

Tangles and Leigh

This is Tangles who was born in our home. She is out of Abigail and Phantom. She now lives with Leigh. Way to go, Leigh! We are proud of this team! Does she look like Tre, Gerda?

Saturday
Mar292014

More Points and Specialty Update

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Adele got Best of Opposites, Muntuno winners dog. This was big as this is perceived as a pro handler judge. But she is a nice dog and its nice that the judges aren't ignoring that fact. Muntuno is equally stunning just a different type.

So, I am glad that Nathan isn't doing a show and getting too frustrated with the politics. Phantom did not show this morning. Paula decided sleep was needed. She will show him this afternoon.

We have a quiet day today. We have no visitors in or out. I am getting nagged as there is no food in the house. Oh, no food that you want, Jon and Dennis? I guess it will be takeout tonight. Nathan has the van so I am not taking a taxi to the store and one home as they can't be creative. How's that?

Now to find a Petsmart in Sudbury as Nathan has to get some Starter Mousse to bring home. The pups are eating HUGE amounts now. Output is similar. (sigh) Didn't I start your day thinking about such a lovely shot?

Adele did nothing in the Specialty. Tangles who we co-own (Leigh showed her as she now lives with her) beat her. Phantom won the specialty. Muntuno won best puppy in the specialty. So the judge picked all Phantom pups with the exception of Adele. He gave her an excellent critique though. Adele showed well was just way too tired but won in the morning. Lots of showing for a puppy. Lucia is so thrilled it was a high just talking to her. I was so excited to hear her enthusiasm. I heard she got a show photo with all her ribbons and the things she won with Muntuno, Lucia and her husband. Maybe you will see it in the next magazine.

Friday
Mar282014

Show Times: Afternoon Win Too

This morning Adele won Winners Bitch, Muntuno Winners Dog and Phantom won breed and group 2. We had a good morning - well Nathan did and someone tried to take photos with his ipad. We shall see how that goes.

I had stomach problems last night so not much sleep. I think that is gone now. Jon is still not well. Got to order delivery food tonight I think. Got everyone but Shoshi brushed and I am about to get her done. Taking the dogs out shortly and it is really raining so they won't look like they were groomed. My arm/hand is better but aches and is sore but it is now usable. I have my dogs to do again.

Val who is at the show is really sick. I feel bad. I also hope Nathan doesn't bring home whatever she has. She thinks she may have eaten something wrong. Nothing worst than being at a show sick and still having to show. She is showing someone's cesky.

Two shows happened today and Adele won Winners bitch for more points. Phantom did not win. So Adele got points for the morning and the afternoon. Muntuno got Best Puppy.

Thursday
Mar272014

Drab Day

They say the rain is coming and you know what that means? Mud, mud, mud and baths. Mommy had a full day as she has been busy getting Daddy ready for the show. He thinks it's all on him and this time much of it was as Mommy had a bath to do and Daddy decided not to start yesterday. hahahaha

So, Mommy didn't take photos. Daddy forgot his camera. She's almost done grooming everyone but figures if it starts raining tonight we won't look like it. Daddy got her a contraption to put on her hand that makes it comical to watch her groom. These days she wears her grooming jacket more than not as she grooms us here and there till done.

My human brother Jonathan had his clavicle surgery and he's not so good so Mommy needs to keep checking on him. He is in a lot of pain despite pain pills. So Mommy is a bust with the blogs but she will add some news on each. She should have done blast of the past today.

Sorry we can't do better today. Mommy hasn't even eaten but guess what us dawgs did - yum! I am going to remind that human that tomorrow she needs to dehydrate more chicken.

Frannie comes to visit tonight - fun!

Wednesday
Mar262014

Blast From the Past

Can you guess who these dogs are?

Got more and didn't leave any of you out on purpose. I wil do another one of these when I can't find time to do my usual daily blog with new dogs.

Tuesday
Mar252014

Snow Again?

Working on photos but yeah we had more snow coming down. Have to laugh at what a snow year this has been.

My hand/arm is still sore so I am not brushing and Nathan is brushing visitors. I will play catchup on mine. It's just sore but I have to get Adele ready Thursday so I need to save the arm/hand/wrist for that as Nathan doesn't know how to get a dog show ready. Then I will be back brushing out everyone and hopefully the arm is better. I am the nag today. He's so used to me just doing and today I am saying Nathan time to do Sparky - time to do Levon, Trigger and Logan. Levon and Trigger have departed but I had to say clean arond their eyes, check their bums etc. Welcome to my life, Nathan. :-) It's okay. It's not like I fell on purpose. At least its not broken - just hurts.

He's being a good guy though just isn't happy about the got to do this - now - got to get this done - now. I also took some pain pills and took a nap. Nathan reminds me he didn't get his. Are we reversing roles? hahahaha

Monday
Mar242014

Mateo Update

Wanted to post some photos we just received from Diane with Mateo and Annabelle, her cat - Mateo's pal. Hope you enjoy as they are so cute - both of them!

Thank you for loving him, Diane!

Sunday
Mar232014

Just Our Play

The chase

A football manuever - the huddle play.. heh

The Shoshi roll

Still queen Risa...

Saturday
Mar222014

She LIES: Groom Come On

I groomed all the dogs - Nathan helped me. Then I took photos and groomed Cooper AGAIN. See who really played their hearts out this morning. Their hair is no longer perfectly brushed. Cooper wins the prize though. :-)

Yes, Cooper was groomed so he could go home BEFORE these photos.

Well, some dawgs just know how to have fun is all I can say!

Murphy and Moseby depart tonight. Tonight that leaves us with Sparky. Quiet times....

Friday
Mar212014

Sisters and Play

Just the Mabel and Cali. I think they played their hearts out. It was great fun.

No more photos in a bit. I am watching tv with the hubby and the dawgs! What can I say - it's a tough life for some. hahahahahaha

Thursday
Mar202014

Very Busy What's New

Here are some photos taken. Dennis was on camera and he is learning. :-)

Cali chasing Mabel, Mabel chasing Cali. This is a nonstop event!

Sparky Snowbank roll!

The Ty

There is a Cooper under there honest!

Sparky, Zoe and DJ

I am behind on the other blogs so that's it for tonight. The dogs got wet, had fun and well I did a LOT of grooming and that's why the blogs are short. :-)

Thursday
Mar202014

Snip Snip and More

Well Zoe and Molly went in to be spayed yesterday.  They did very well, Molly weighed in at 9lbs and Zoe was 8lbs 7oz.  Zoe did have to have that baby tooth pulled, and I was told the root was very long so they didn't think it would have ever come out on its own since the adult tooth had already fully grown in, it doesn't seem to be bothering her in the least.

Photos of the others later tonight.

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Cathy: Give them a hug from us!

Wednesday
Mar192014

Rain, Rain, Rain

Sorry but no gallery or photos. Dawgs are wet mops and we had much grooming and a puppy visit. But was Logan excited to see Lynda - absolutely! He was whining like crazy when we had to put him away so the pups could come out. He was mighty confused but that's okay, he's home and coming back in the morning for a visit.

Panda was very excited too and so was Roxie. After Panda said goodbye to Lynda she settled in with her pups.

Mabel is also visiting and she is so delicious. I promise photos tomorrow.

Let me catch my breath please! It's been a busy day and we have the Coops coming tomorrow and that is way exciting!

Tuesday
Mar182014

Crazy Busy

Cody went home tonight after his bath. He was doing all sorts of tricks while I was trying to click. Levon and Trigger also departed. Molly also dropped in for a play and a bath.

Me, I did a ton of laundry, baths and cleaning up xpens. Although the pups are doing well they still have accidents so we (okay me) is cleaning, cleaning and cleaning.

Molly had her nails checked then clipped.

Of course we have the tail end of visitors as March Break comes to a close for most and a few not till the end of the week. Lucky them. Here are a few photos snapped today.

This is Logan's fave chair. It's Nathan's chair in the kitchen. This is the only chair he wants.  Logan gets to see his human Mommy tomorrow night after his bath. He is going to be excited, I am sure.

Sparky is here and playing up a storm so much so I can't keep him groomed.

Tomorrow freezing rain so all that lovely snow if it actually happens will be ice yet again? We shall see. All I know is that means lots of grooming for me. Mabel is dropping in and Cha Cha is dropping in for the day. I have a feeling when all that melt come I will be taking a fire hose to the yard - oh I wish I had one.  Why is it when you are so diligent you still have so much cleanup come meltdown?

Oh and the news on the son. Wednesday they put a rod in him - surgery. Going to be a long 2 months. At least it will be healed in time for swimming.

Monday
Mar172014

Happy St. Patty's Day: 2 Updates Today

Top 'o the 'mornin' to all me wee Lassies & Laddies!  Luv Laci

Monday
Mar172014

Celebrating Green

Cooper wants to wish you a Happy Saint Patty's day. Don't eat too much corn beef and cabbage as cabbage is..... well. :-)

Sunday
Mar162014

Updates Getting Done

I had a ton on my plate today. I had 6 baths to do, dogs to groom (Nathan helped hooray). Well he helped with brushing some. I also had my normal stuff of cleaning out pens, feeding pups, cleaning house, doing laundry and all that normal stuff. Well 6 loads is not normal but is with pups. I actually had 7 but that's another story.

Then Sparky and his parents came from Montreal. This was Sparky after wild play after his parents left. ROFL He gave me kisses but already decided Nathan was his man. He's having a great time.

Nathan went out to get Popeyes as its just too busy today to pull a meal together so Murphy and Moseby waited for him to get back and then went nuts. Was it the food or Nathan? :-)

No gallery today. We were too busy and Jazmyn and Marlee's fun will leave us. Going to miss them. The March Break is coming to a close for many.

Saturday
Mar152014

Mabel's Changes

We are lucky enough to get a visit next week. We are truly looking forward to it! Now no snowstorms please....

PS: Yesterday's gallery - I forgot to add it last night. It's there now in yesterday's update. Where's my mind these days?