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
Friends & Associates
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.

Wednesday
Nov292023

15 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

As you can see, Alanza is filling out and growing. I am still trying to get her to eat off mom and she does at times but I think she prefers the bottle as it is easier and she doesn't have to prime mom to get milk. 

The pups are doing well. They find mom and Sage is an amazing mom. 

Be sure to check out the videos plus don't forget about the shorts.

As usual, after I nap, I will take more photos and videos. Hopefully Nathan will do so while I am catching some serious zzzzs.

Tuesday
Nov282023

Last 2 With Eyes Open

Here is the gallery.

Yes, Alanza has her eyes open - mostly slits but are open. She is now consistently gaining and edging up on 7 ounces. She is half the size of her siblings but I have high hopes she will continue to play catchup. She sure loves her food.

Here is the gallery.

This is 1st born and her eyes are completely open. This means all 6 now have their eyes open.

Sorry taking lousy photos. I am tired and making many mistak

Tuesday
Nov282023

2 Weeks Old

Here is the gallery.

I will add photos to the gallery and videos after I take more after I get up. I am about to go to bed in 30 minutes or so.

Pups are doing well. I will check when I get up to see if anyone else has opened their eyes. 

Check out the videos and be sure to check out the shorts.

Monday
Nov272023

13 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

Everyone is gaining, including Alanza. We still await eyes to open on 3. Eyes open when eyes are meant to open. It is not an indicator on anything. It has happened on day 10 and then again on day 21. 

I brushed up the moms a bit ago. I am also doing laundry after needing change awaiting the 550am feeding. Every 2 hours at this stage. The 55am will be my last feeding till afternoon when I wake up. Nathan will do the feedings while I am sleeping and I try to get up so he can nap. I get about 5 hours sleep then if all goes like yesterday, I crawl into bed for 2 hours so I can stay up. I have not adjusted yet and eating is strange as my times are thrown off. I haven't had a coffee for a couple of days as I usually have some at 7am. Miss my blueberry muffins but I am out. I like Tim Hortons the best and hoping Nathan can go out quickly and get some.

Pups are crawling here and there at times. It is cute to watch and yes, that includes Alanza.

Be sure to check out the videos and also be sure to check out the shorts.

Sunday
Nov262023

2 Updates Today: 12 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

Pups are all gaining well - finding mom. Even Alanza is slowly adding weight to her and better amounts as time goes on. Sage remains an amazing mom.

As I am doing night shift including, laundry, setting up for dogs to feed, water etc, I am a tad behind and I now have a dog to groom. So bear with me.

Check out the videos and don't forget the shorts.

Sunday
Nov262023

Eyes Open

5th eyes opened was yesterday. Today we have 3rd born girl and 4th born boy. Above is the 3rd born and here is the gallery.

This is 4th born boy. He has his eyes open too. That means only 2 to remain.

Here is his gallery.

Saturday
Nov252023

Eyes Open: Day 11

Here is the gallery.

This is the 5th born boy and 

Saturday
Nov252023

11 Days

Here is the gallery.

I will add to it after getting up. That won't be till afternoon and I have groomings to do. The pups are all gaining. Alanza had 2 feedings so far and she is gaining during the night. That is why I am doing the night shift so I can keep the weight gaining. She gained 3/8oz - largest since birth so she is heading in the right direction. 

It is quiet in the house. Moms are sleeping. 

Nathan has a birthday party he needs to attend tonight so after I groom, I may head to sleep again. Then he can go. It all depends on weight gains. Wish I could trust the alarm. 

Ronnie brought a chicken pot pie. I had a mouthful and then I went to shower and it was gone. I guess they thought I had a whole meal. Hoping we can get a Costco order in 1st thing in the morning as we are out of food and with me sleeping, Nathan can't go shopping. 

Oh well - the pups are doing wonderful. Me, I am starting to feel sleepy. Maybe more coffee?

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget the shorts.

Friday
Nov242023

10 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

Okay change of plans. Nathan is going to do the 7pm and 9pm feedings and I will sleep. Then I am doing the night shift. Dennis is nervous about the feedings so - best I can do is to try to take over for everything but 2 feedings. Oh boy. Wish me well.

Alanza is not gaining at night but does gain during the day. Everyone else finds mom and is gaining.

Not sure I can do this but must, it seems.

Be sure to check out the videos and do not forget about the shorts.

Thursday
Nov232023

9 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

The pups are all double to size of Alanza. This makes sense as the larger they are, the more they can take in and the more they will grow. They simply have outstanding faces. I know I am biased but seriously they do.

Alanza gives me kisses after eating. It is precious. The brown and white first born kisses me too.

The darkest one seems to be a growing concern. Climbing, pushing others out of the way to get as many milk bar stations as they can. It is a riot. What personality.

I am ajusting to doing everything between 1 hour and 45 minutes. I was hoping this was still not so but we are making headway. 

Be sure to check out the videos. Plus don't forget about the shorts