Quiet Times

The dogs had a blast today. Today I had a couple of baths to do. One was Truffie and one was Leti. Tomorrow the schnauzers depart and some of the fun will go. Inula loves their play and so does Riley the wee pup. They will be missed.

Here's just a few photos taken today. 

Really I was bathed. 

I think Riley is getting attached to Nathan. She departs next week but till then she is having fun.

Even the 11 year old Shoshi loves pups. No grumpiness here.

Stop it, Stop it - you are tickling me. I swear that is what Inula was doing.

Bath time for this one. :-) He's been playing non stop here.

It's been a day and a fun one at that. Just when I think its a 'less to do' day it isn't. hahaha

No Time Update

I am a little on overload. I thought with Nathan back it would mean less to do but not today as we had one of Tangles pups going home. They are chocolate pups out of our Tangles that lives with Paula's friend Leigh. If you remember she is a Truffie and Abigail pup - Tangles that is. Here are the chocolate pups. 

Here is also an unedited photo click of today with the dogs. 

Last Show Photo

The winners of the specialty are above. Look at those big fat ribbons that puppy Ella got. Now I need to get some kind of a coat rack that hangs on the wall so I can hang these ribbons. Last year our Muntuno co-owned with Lucia won Best of Winners and Best Puppy. Several years ago Spice won Best of Winners and Best Puppy at the specialty in Richmond Hill. This year Little Ms Ella won the same. You only get these huge ribbons at a Specialty.  Time to take a break and hope for that pool to open. hehe

Will update with photos later from the dogs. They re chillin with Nathan as I type. Panda is in heat and not herself. She is not being bred. Looking forward to 3 weeks from now and no more heats.

Ella's Win

Click on Photo for Larger ViewThis is one of her wins. I can't believe all the ribbons. Got to hang them up they are so pretty. Never had so many from a weekend.

Oops Spoke Too Soon

Ella just got best of wionners and puppy in Toy Specialty. Wow Inula got a Group 3. As Dennis is in bed I have to make the blog short. Hoping I can get back to it after Nathan arrives home but that won't be till 8ish.

Everyone is having fun but haven't clicked a photo. Not sure I will.

My Gad:Update

So far Ms Inula has won 2 group 3s and our very own Ella won Best Puppy and Best of Winners giving her the first official points towards championship. This is huge as she was up against champions and American champions with full coats and much older at just barely 6 months and I heard they cheered Ella. Nice!! Wow can't wait to see the photo and the huge ribbon! Ms Spice won best puppy at a specialty but didn't win Best of Winners. I guess Ella will come home with her head in the air. hahahaha

I was going to post about the dogs but everyone is doing really well. 

Looks like Ella also won Winner's Bitch according to the stats. So she won Best of Winners, Winner's Bitch, Best Puppy. Wow! Even if they get nothing tomorrow, they had a good weekend. Me, I have had an exhausting one but Nathan will be upset as Cody loves me the best now. hahahaha

Busy Day

Inula got 2 group 3s today as there were two shows. It is impossible for Ella to get anything. Glad Inula got wins - unexpected. She deserves it but you never know.

It's been a day. I managed to play my heart out with the dogs, take care of the pups, do laundry, feedings and Dennis just woke up. Tomorrow I am sending him to bed so he can wake up in the afternoon so blogs will be late tomorrow. 

Today I only have a few photos. Truffie's brother Cody is here. He's a love. He just settled in last night and he is great with the schnauzers. He hugs me like Truffie, I am in heaven. I am tired and in 2 hours the bed calls me so I want to eat. The trio is great!!

Pups are all doing wonderful but I have to sit with Spice's pups each feeding. It is paying off as they are now gaining almost an ounce in 24 hours or just below that. I can already see the difference. Jeannie's are all over a pound except one gak - 1st born. 

That's it...

Just a Few

Had a busy day. I had to wash 2 dogs, do feedings, get all the dogs brushed out and so much more that you don't want to know so I only have a few photos to share. This was Ella after her bath.

WE (the dogs and I) managed to have fun but Dennis slept in late. I juggled and still we got it done. To complicate things the moms do not want the schnauzers anywhere near the room where the pups are. I guess that is instinct.

I will tell you though that the 3 have really meshed with my crew. It's nice. This is good for them and for mine. They are eating well, playing fully and sleeping and snuggling. It's a good visit.

That's it for today. Things to do. :-)

Photos of a Dry and Very Wet Day

Yes even when we are busy we play retrieve and running, and hide and seek and silly crazy things. We managed to get a ton in before it started raining and raining.

After getting literally soaked they came in to chill in the tv room and now I am cleaning blankets, feet and all sorts of things. Why can't laundry just do itself especially folding. heh

We have had a thoroughly busy but fun day. 

I also got this in the mail....

Oh Max you are so cute!

Got a busy day tomorrow. Nathan departs. Packing, laundry - it may mean short blogs but I will do my best!

Minimal Update Today

We have 3 visitors here - non havanese that are having a blast with us and ours with them. This will be a short update today. 

Things

Here's a video I received from Rusty's mom. Yes, its upset down depending on what viewer you used but I am not up to researchinh how to flip it. Still, I hope you enjoy.

From Ronnie:

When you have time.

Rusty was first in show during classes for the command “come”.  Here he is again at our house.  Elana has told him to “stay” in the kitchen.  She walks down the hall and then says “come”. 

When you have time in your very busy schedule.

xo

Then we got a photo 

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Murphy went home today and we got this photo...

We've been home for 5 minutes and Murphy is covered in burrs.....

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Oh Murphy now what are you up to? We already miss you and Moseby!

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We are not doing an update other than this. I need to play recovery. I had no sleep and will be crashing tonight. I am not sure if I am making sense. I am hoping I make it to 9 or 930. I told Nathan I can't do anymore than that. 

I am hungry. I ate food I think that was overdone (leftovers). I now need to wash 1 more dog to go home. 

So indulge me. 

No Update Today

I had to bathe and groom a lot today. I just now finished. I had dogs that were visiting that had to go home today and then I had to bathe those departing tomorrow just in case Spice gives us some small surprises. I even managed to get Logan and Panda done who was overdue. So its a no photo crazy day. 

Dennis now needs my computer so he can set up the camera in the Spice pen. Oh boy last minute - not fun. 

Crazy Dogs

Just putting up a few photos mostly of their play inside. Outside I have had to wash feet constantly and clean, clean the floor. So I am out of steam. The dogs as usual are having a blast!

Daisy has such a mischievous smile.

They had a ton of play outside but also a ton inside. Now they are snoozing with Nathan doing tv and nap time. hehe The dogs and Nathan both need to have a nap. Dennis is also sleeping so he can do night time. 

That's it for tonight. No matter how exhausted they still manage to have fun and when they do we do!

I am So Cute

Rocco said I had a bath and don't I clean up well? His feet from playing was so black he had the 2 times wash.

Will try to get a gallery of the dogs later on but it depends. As Spice keeps digging and acting silly but temps up I figure maybe rest before makes most sense and well I need some the way I have been going. So gallery perhaps. 

Dogs all had a nap. They played and have been having a blast. They are continuing play. me, I want a nap.

Out of Time Day

Coops is hanging ot till tomorrow. He is so in love with the Ella. I have to laugh.

I was goin to put up this long blog with lots of photos but instead I put them in a gallery. 

Had dogs to brush, baths to do, dogs to play with and well now I need to snuggle with the dogs. 

So a short blog. Hope you don't mind!

It's Been a Day

Been juggling a lot but managed to get through most except this blog. This was an insanely busy and noisy day with baths etc. Nathan's brother was helping us fix the leak mess we had and every sound the dogs barked and barked and barked. Funny thing was it was rarely the same dog but they got each other going. I kept trying to be creative and each would feed the other and then he departed and I played catch up and they were quiet. Poor Dennis has had no sleep. I guess today wasn't the best day to do it but the only day. Now we get to finish it as the drywall is up. Such fun stuff. Then our son Tal came in and bark, bark bark and Nathan has been out with his brother so - can I go to bed? Well Nathan is now home and Dennis went to bed till 10.

I did get a few photos today.

Patches waiting for Abby.

Abby arrives - I think at Patches home.

Rocco and Reggie's playdate!

This is Laci's yard. It looks quite nice and low maintenance but I think my dogs would be in those plants.

Here are some photos taken today. Some good - some not so good but it depends who was clicking with what.

Everyone was combed out - all by me. What a day... but they looked for their treat and they were all good for me.

This was before his comb-out but he's cute none the less.

 Truffie is my gentle soul. I just love him!

So where is the food? Oh I don't eat at the table?

Ozzie came today with excitement and fun. He is having a heck of a good time. 

Tiny came to play and well have fun and that he did. I bet you he is sleeping at home now.

So, is it MY turn yet? She's been great about grooming but surely wants the treat!

Coco says is that all you got? This was after she wolfed down her breakfast. I just love how excited about the food she is.

This was Chase before she had her bath today. I just love her love for a cool breeze and sun. She adores the outside.

Oh Rafi what an expression filled face you have!

I have more photos but this is enough. I am exhausted and need dog cuddle time. 

The dogs had a literal blast today and they tested me many times over playing off each other but I am better for them. I do so love each of them. Till tomorrow.

Give Me Snow

Risa looked like she was enamoured by the white stuff falling. Oh it didn't last as it warmed up but surely beat having so much mud tracked in. Nathan combed out some dogs. I combed out others. Dennis got up earlier than the day before. It means he will nap tonight after dinner till we go to bed.

The sun is shining. Here are some photos taken today - no edits - it is what it is.

Dogs are having fun but at the moment they are napping with Nathan. Think I am terminally tired but this soon shall pass till Spice. I sat with the dogs and had a ton of snuggles. It felt ever so good. Dennis is going to do a run through the house as its too slippery to do it outside and the dogs have a blast when he indulges them like that. 

Usually I make a corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes but have to buy it first. Thats okay as it goes on sale after today. I am not Irish but I try to celebrate holidays of friends. It gives us a taste of their traditions. 

Give Me a Treat

We have a mud pile out back or so it seems. I am not doing photos today as I am too busy cleaning feet. Some are purposeful reoffenders and we won't tell you who. Dogs are having fun. They are at this moment having some downtime after much play.

Daisy sports a short hairdo these days so brushing her out is easy and she loves being groomed. If you forget to give her the treat she will let you know.

Dennis is sleeping days. He is still not up but when he is I need to wash Benji and brush out Logan and Panda before departing. I had french onion soup - yum but that's it. Think I am ever so tired but maybe we will go to bed early. I rather doubt it but fun thinking about it.

No big update today. Everyone is well. They are just keeping me busy with cleanups.

Dreaming

This is a no post day or a half ahem post. We are dreaming of warmer times. Can you imagine pups swimming? I can. Timmy and Cha Cha were the youngest litter yet to swim.

Someone said to take a nap. Nathan is but well Jeannie demands attention. She is feverishly digging and panting. No nap for me. Dennis is playing with the dogs. 

Scruffy and Pepper were combed out but I get the feeling they won't look that way by the time Lori and Roger gets here but we shall try.

Spring Like Yuck Weather

As we face the melt the mud comes and so does the wet bodies, muddy footprints on the floor and much cleanup for me of dawgs. I have to laugh as I feverishly got everyone washed before Jeannie's pups to debut only to have them turn out well wet and muddy. Oh well....

Inula got puppy in breed, Ella baby puppy in breed and group. I am waiting for them to come home. I haven't heard from them. So before I get food ready for the crew I figure I would put up our wet welcome to almost spring photos. The top one from Rocco was sent to us.

Abby has no issue with getting soaked. She departs tomorrow so we will bathe her just before pickup. Jeannie best not have pups so I can get it done.

Some like to get soaked - others not. 

Chase and Truffie think those that dive in the remaining snow must be silly.

Roll, roll and get soaked will ya. :)

Scruffy just arrived so he is still dry but we shall see what the day brings.

Coco is another that LOVES the wet. I am cleaning marathon style. 

Daisy likes the water so much I have to remind her that we can't swim yet.

Chief is a shall I get wet - shall I not... oh lets...

Oh and Benji is hopeless. He gets drenched!

Nose kisses are the best and it seems to happen often. The dogs really like each other.

Well off to make dinner for the dogs and brush once again, wash feet and undercarriages etc. oh and wai for Nathan to get home.