Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 6:02PM 
As I receive Christmas Cards and New Year Cards in the mail. I will scan them in and share then with you. This is 2 of my most fave people (Carol and Malcolm) and their dogs Coco and Doozie.
Malcolm wasn't a dog person per se but these two won his heart in such a huge way. I call that Havanese magic!
Thanks for being in their lives!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11:59AM Well we haven't had snow and they don't live too far from us but the Scruffster had some fun in it. They are predicting another no snow year. I hope they are wrong.
Be sure to check out Abigail's blog as Tangles has a new pal.
Now my tip for the day. I can sometimes be slow but Val, a Master grooming said it won't work and you can't do it but I did. I am glad. What did I do? If you have a boy that is getting urine on his legs, shave his belly, all the hair around his private parts and you won't have to wash those legs everyday. I just did this with Kat and Logan. I also removed hair around Jeannie's private parts, Daisy, Risa and Shoshi. It works for females too and reduces the possibility of having a urinary tract infection as you are keeping the area clean.
The first time you do it they won't like it. They lick the area but day 2 it stops. It feels strange, I imagine. But wow what a difference indeed. Jeannie has so much hair between her legs that her legs were getting crusty no matter how many times I cleaned her but not today. Wow - I may be slow but I love to share when something works so you aren't going the slow way I am.
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:43PM 
Gerda uploaded this to me and I said wow he looks like Risa. Gerda said:
I thought so too but there is no blood relation there??
I wrote back:
Risa's grandfather is Phantom's great great grandfather Mucho Bravo Cuby's Mi'Hijo. It is where that look comes from. It is so obvious and quite nice that it is coming back. Risa is a gorgeous Havanese in my opinion so I am rather jazzed to see this.
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What do you think?
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Tomorrow we have some great photos of Scruffy!
Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 7:52AM Just wanted to share the fun that Shelley and Al have with their Chinook and Breeze.
Shelley said:
4th picture we love of Chinook catching it in the air! Well the first one also of them chasing the ball and it is beside them as they are just after each other! Love our Kids! Took many pictures but the are just a few! They could hardly wait to get to the beach today.
And Al is truly enjoying the scenery with champagne in hand as this is his last day at work. What better way to start the rest of his life than to chill on a beach, watch the canines and sip some champagne. What a life!
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 5:10PM 
Jeannie says, wow didn't know you could do THAT!
Well they did call me Cha Cha and I live up to my name, as you can see!
Jill and Stuart are out tonight celebrating Stuart's 65th birthday! Cha Cha is celebrating in her own way too, I see!
Happy Birthday, Stuart!!
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7:58PM 
What can I say that human had all my kids to wash and so she has no photos of the others - tsk tsk but she will play catch-up.
Much to do to get ready for my 6 week kids visit so forgive her for not saying much else.
PS: Risa also got washed but Shoshi and Wasabi will wait till Sunday. :-)
Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 5:52PM No photos just craziness today. I am doing a marathon bathing session today so I didn't take photos and Nathan and Dennis who spent most of the time playing with the dogs while I washed and brushed and washed and brushed didn't take any. Geez...
That's okay I guess every now and then. They aren't me ROFL
Everyone played up a storm.
I still have Scruffy to brush up and was going to wash Risa but tomorrow is another day. :-)
Thank you, Lynda for bringing me dinner as a present. I doubt I would have ate. No energy to cook. It was a wonderful surprise and yum good!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 5:02PM 
Playing catch-up on Washing but we managed to have fun inside and outside. I am glad that Dennis and Nathan play their hearts out with the dawgs when I am washing.
I don't nonstop wash unless it's one of THOSE days but I did manage to see all this fun today despite the washings.
Levon has been on visits here and there so it's been a lot of funto see how he is developing.
As you can see he is pretty good on his back feet and has no hesitation in joining in on the fun.
Here are a few photos from today.
Our dogs love it when we get visits. People are doing holiday shopping and they are having a blast. It's the best of both worlds for human and canine.
Be sure to check out Abigail's blog today as I have a few updated photos of Tangles that are really cute!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 8:31PM 
This is Bobbie Ann. I do believe that Jeannie is missing her. Bobbie Ann is not one of ours but her breeder said you don't have to use conditioner on their coat. I guess you could do that - nothing wrong with it but it does come out shinier and silky with the added conditioner.
Bobbie Ann had a blast here and I bet she will sleep for a day or two. Jeannie was back to being all over Roxie so she climbed up on her Daddy and went to sleep.
Roxie had a bath today. Tomorrow someone else.
Even as it gets busy this holiday season pay attention to ornaments and puppies. Make sure tinsel is not reachable and take the tine to relax, play and enjoy without having to crash!
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 12:13PM 
Logan and Panda Playing
I was going to start bathing my crew before the holiday season but it would be a waste with this rain plus its the daughter's last day here so tomorrow is another day - or so they say.
It's wet. muddy and the dogs are bringing in mud each time they walk inside.
Why can't it snow vs. rain? It's so much extra work to clean dogs in rain - plain and simple if you have a few dogs to do. One - no issue - 2 no issue...
Bobbie Ann and Jeannie PlayJeannie rather loves playing with Bobbie Ann and will miss her tomorrow.
I think Jeannie is a play monkey and she is calming down.
This duo played nonstop over and over again all morning and now everyone is napping.
How can you minimize wet, muddy cleanup? Leave them on the tile. Throw a blanket or towel down - something old but absorbent. Make sure the room is warm. Let their feet dry and brush it out. Only wash the feet or the under carriage if needed when it is the end of the day. Most times the dirt will fall off especially if you use Show Sheen after a bath on their coat.
I always keep towels at the back door so I can walk around with them to dry up the wet or my mop like a swiffer in the kitchen for quick pickup but have extra pads if you are using a swiffer. You don't want to just move that dirt around. You want to pick it up - well at least I do.
Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 4:02PM This is a very low key day but I have a couple of great videos to share with Sophie.
From Karen:
Here she is at Agility for Fun Class last Sunday. Tomorrow is graduation from Level 3. -Karen
We are really excited to see what Sophie is learning thanks to Karen. Great job - way to go and wonderful for us to see.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 9:42PM 
Cooper is lazing back home, Chinook and Breeze I hope are doing the same.
We already miss them! Think Jeannie is missing the Coops.
Chinook looks so much like Kat these days, don't you think? Sure he looks like mom too but he even has Kat's markings - wow!
Our daughter from North Carolina, kids and boyfriend is driving back home 13 hours tonight. :-(
We skyped with our son in Florida. Our daughter from Portland heads home Tuesday, our son and wife to be is in from Israel.
Dennis had to stay home with the dogs and we brought food home for him. Next year here so Dennis can enjoy too.
They felt they needed mom to get out and not cook.
It's been a slice but I need to go to bed. hahahaha Is it already that late? I did get dogs brushed out, cleaned under carriages, peeled a ton of potatoes. hahaha
Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2:28PM 
Haven't had the time for photos but these 2 are 2 peas in a pods. It's delightful to watch. Who is it? Jeannie and Cooper.
It's raining here today and all those I brushed look a mucky mess.
Here is Cooper after a brushing and starting his play with Jeannie so not perfect but not like this moment. Don't ask me what he looks like this exact second but I am closing my eyes as its miserable out there but I will clean his underside as I don't think a bath was requested and his feet and we will make him pretty and hope it is dry tomorrow.
For those that are getting pups, Toys R Us is offering the Superyard XT Gate (really an xpen) for $79.97 - saving $30 right now. If anyone has one they no longer need and want to sell it, let us know and we will try to hook you up with someone interested.
Sorry this is so short today but I am busy cleaning feet and floors. hahahaha
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 9:02PM No time to post tonight. The crew had a ton of fun. Just going to add a few of the photos up so you can see.
Unfortunately Nathan is still recovering from his food poisoning so he is not his usual self but we still managed to have fun.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:39PM We had a very busy day. Levon was over and had a play time and boy did he play plus I brushed him up - my usual. Cha Cha was over and had a bath and huge play. Logan and Panda did their usual - got to have fun and life is good time.
We were busy and I groomed dogs while relatives sat around and talked to me. It is crazy but now we have a son and daughter-in-law to be coming in so I am trying to finish the blogs as fast as I can.
Here are a few photos taken today.
Roxie and Abigail in snow that has melted
Bobbie Ann Has found her Fun With All!
Cha Cha and Levon Playing
Daughter Kendra up from NC and LevonI have many more photos but no time today. We have relatives this week so it's a tad crazy! Hope you understand. I even got everyone groomed except Fiona and I will get her done before bed.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:25PM 
This is Logan and Panda playing - Logan more wondering what she was up to and Panda playing her heart out.
Unfortunately it is starting to rain and the dogs are playing mostly inside. So forgive me but this is going to be short as the dawgs count the most when we have a lot going on. Hope you understand.
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:30PM 
From Sabrina: Here is a recent picture of Pavlov, wearing my wedding veil. We're getting married April 22nd. (Riz and I that is... Poor Pavie is still looking for Mr Right.)
Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 7:34PM 
Can dogs be polite?Timmy actually allowed Bobby Ann to get the Frisbee instead of just going in and stealing it away to win. It's not that he doesn't like to win but he appears to be a good sportsman. I have been watching him closely and sometimes he grabs it and runs off and sometimes he says - okay it's your turn.
I rather think that is nice!
Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:02PM 
I had plans to put up a gallery of the dogs playing but I can't. Timmy goes home tomorrow and Tangles goes to Paulas so Tangles will get a bath after next feeding and I will place those photos up tomorrow and that will be the last post in the Abigail blog unless I get photos from families with permission to do so.
This was Cody after his bath today. This is Truffie's brother and he is a white chocolate. I love his look. He's coming back for a visit later this month and I have to say he is a delight. He has so many mannerisms just like Truffie that it does my heart good. He snuggles right into your neck in a melting action. My chocolate melting boys. :-)
The crew had a blast today. I do have photos but not sure if I will get to them - sorry.
We ran around like nutcases playing all sorts of games and it feels bitter cold outside. We also had chilling time in the TV room where we watched results of the xfactor.
We also manage to slide and run around the house. I need to wax the floors more so that slide is easier. That's where my time has to go till I have a bigger window. So, till then blogs will be shorter.
Till tomorrow....
Friday, November 30, 2012 at 7:02PM Okay, it's almost Chanukah but Xmas is coming soon. Lori and Roger had a photo done of Scruffy and I thought I would share it with you as it is so cute.
I was going to do some more photos of the crew playing but I am still playing catchup. They had a great time today too. I will put some up tomorrow.
Today I hope you enjoy Scruffy and a few photos below as I am not going to get to the rest of the photos. It's already 7pm and I have the other blogs to do.
Logan Blowing in the Wind
Bobbie Ann and Timmy Playing
Cody and Panda PlayingI am most excited about the Bobbie Ann play with Timmy. Sometimes if you have never been here it takes a few days and then the magic happens and it always does. Bobbie Ann is not one of ours but she has such funny expressions like the Scuffs.