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.

Entries by Darlah (284)

Tuesday
Dec212021

8 Weeks Old

I actually didn't realize but these pups are 10 weeks and are ready to departs 2 weeks from today. I think the earliest we have them booked to depart starting on the 8th as it is close to the weekend.

Here is the gallery.

The pups will have their bath on Friday. If I feel like I have extra time, the moms will be too. LOL

I know it is Christmas weekend but what better way to spend time with puppies. Well, I feel that way and unfortunately puppy visits fell on this holiday weekend. It will be fun.

Less than a week the pups will have their vet check, microchip, vaccinations. 

Monday
Dec202021

One Day Shy of 8 Weeks

What a cute face you have half mustache! He even smiles!

Videos will be uploaded shortly.

Be sure to make your vet appt. January 17th to January 24th is the window for your vet visit. They will be getting their full checkup, microchip and vaccinations a week from today.

I have to admit the pups are so cute!

Sunday
Dec192021

7 Weeks 5 Days Old

Pups were playing downstairs and Vivi and Astro, who are siblings were playing with them as well. 

Here is the gallery.

When downstairs, they run from one end to the other end gleefully jumping and running as if life was pure joy and it is! Oh, to be a puppy!

The little gal is now over 3lbs. I have to check the littlest Sage boy.

Saturday
Dec182021

Doing the Shuffle

It's interesting with this many pups. You literally either lift your legs up ever so carefully to walk or you shuffle. It's a riot.

Here is the indoor gallery.

The pups are great fun to watch as you can see in the videos.

Sometimes I have to stop recording to lay on the floor so I can get pounced on, climbed on etc. It is an experience like no other.

Friday
Dec172021

Play Play 7 Weeks 3 Days

Videos are coming!

It is amazing how far they can climb and the fun that they have. They last longer for their play sessions now. They also sleep for about 3 hours between.

Soon we will be removing food at night and that gets them sleeping all night. Nothing to get up for to eat.

Thursday
Dec162021

7 Weeks 2 Days Old

This is #1 boy. He is so bloody cute!

Here is today's gallery.

A few were really curious about the mirror doors found often trying to bat those reflections. They really enjoy the downstairs. The gal got her head stuck between bars. Yes, there is always one. I was taking a video and even got her out while still recording.

The pups think Rebel can feed them now. W

Wednesday
Dec152021

7 Weeks 1 Day Old

How did they get so old so fast? When I sit upstairs with them, I snuggle with each one at a time. They are always patient souls waiting for their turn. It is amazing!

I will be uploading videos soon.

They are amazing beings filled with spirit. I just love it. Alfie's mom gave them 2 hanging lamaze toys that Alfie doesn't play with and they love them as one plays a musical sound when they bat it around. They couldn't get enough of it.

Tuesday
Dec142021

7 Weeks Old

The pups are now 7 weeks old - 3 weeks away from the start of departure. How did that happen?

See the videos.

The pups had a great deal of fun running the downstairs hallway.I didn't take photos ot videos. Sorry. I just thoroughly enjoyed. Sometimes I have to get away from the cameras and just have time with the pups.

Moms no longer have milk but Nathan puts the moms in with them each morning. Moms are still getting extra nutrients and will continue to do so till after the pups are gone and then we will slowly reduce intake. 

The pups had a blast in the hall.

Monday
Dec132021

6 Weeks 6 Days

Astro, Lucky, and Ellie was playing with the wee pups today. It was great fun to watch and as soon as I get the videos up, you will see them in action. 

I need to finish my combouts before bed and after the blogs so I am short blogging it. The action is in the videos and gallery.

Sunday
Dec122021

6 Weeks Sunday Visit

Here is the gallery.

We are almost done for the 6 week visit. A more sedate group with the pups. The pups had fun. I hope the humans did too.

Here are the videos.

Pups slept till just now. They are going upstairs to play in a few minutes. They are making noises - Dennis Dennis can we go upstairs and play please?

Saturday
Dec112021

Afternoon Visit

Here is the gallery.

This was the 2nd visit with the pups and I think they are getting used to masks. LOL

I want to say thank you to Sophie and Victoria for Purdys. My fave!

I know people are looking at the pups to see what interests you when making your 3 choices. I will tell you, they do change but they have an inner soul that is always with them - a spirit of source. There are NO losers here. They are all unique but wow what grand personalities. I do not say that lightly. 

They are agile. They try to jump and dive and well simply have fun. 

Be sure to check out the videos. I will tell you I was doing a dog while trying to upload from my phone so they seem to have the same date - well some of them BUT they are all unique files. I tried and I could correct and may but not tonight as I have another dog to groom after eating dinner that Dennis cooked. He is learning so it can get interesting. Love it!

Friday
Dec102021

1st Baths

Can you guess who is whom?

Here are the bath photos.

I will be uploading the videos shortly.

How did they do. All were unique but all did rather well. One gave me a verbal sigh.

They are all ready for tommorow. I have 3 grooms around the visits. That ought to be interesting.

They are fluffy and smell delicious.

Thursday
Dec092021

6 Weeks 2 Days Old

The pups are really fun now.

Videos will be uploaded shortly and you will find them here. Tonight, after I am done the blogs, I will wash the moms and Dennis will take the pups out. Then there will be clean up time.

Moms are already trying to wean them - stop feeding. I can't blame them as they have teeth. They are eating well enough that it is not an issue.

Wednesday
Dec082021

6 Weeks 1 Day Old

Here's looking at you. What a cutie. They give you these looks all the time and you wonder what they are thinking.

Here is the gallery.

They are observant souls. If you sit and watch, you notice that they notice.

It is the little things that fascinate me.

Tuesday
Dec072021

6 Weeks Old

They are real balls of fun now. It's a riot. They roll. They tumble. They climb and chase. They plain have fun.

On Saturday they will all have baths - all 11. We will take photos. It's a lot of work but boy they will feel huggable after that!

Be sure to check out the videos.

I have to say, I am wondering how they will do in the water on Friday.

As you will see in the videos, the pups sure have a ton of fun!