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.

Thursday
Sep242020

Oh the Play

Opus loves the play inside, outside and all around. Kally loves the investigating and yes the play too.

They are adjusting to less siblings.

Here is the gallery.

I have placed up one video. As this is my day off - trying to play recovery from insane days I only have the one as that is all Nathan took. I know blame it on him. LOL

Wednesday
Sep232020

Leo's New Family

This is the family gallery.

He was already following his human mom around. LOL

Here is the play before departure.

Thank you for the presents, Hendricks, mint and flavoured candy and the dog biscuits. Going to have the dogs give them a try after dinner. How thoughtful of you!

Now we are down to 2, it is mighty quiet. They now ate lunch out of separate bowls. Kally will get a bath on Friday for a Saturday departure. Then it is into bed with us at night for Opus till midnext week pickup.

I am working on uploading videos now.

Here is a gallery of the duo remaining.

Tuesday
Sep222020

Leo's Last Bath: 3 Updates Today

Leo was great for the bath and for the blow drying. Even the hanging for the photo business was okay for most of it. LOL

Here are the bath photos.

Tomorrow afternoon we will be down to 2. How did that happen?

Pups are starting to get lively again. they were might quiet throughout the day.

Tuesday
Sep222020

Nacho's New Family

Coco, a Leti pup just gained a brother. I heard Nacho will be visiting the chickens and the horse. I can't wait to see how that goes.

Here is the family photos.

Now we are down to 3 till tomorrow when it will be 2. They are mighty quiet now not sure of what is going on but they are starting their journey and that's a fun thing!

Here are the photos before Nacho departed of the 4.

We must visit her winery before more pups! Thank you ever so much for the yummy donuts!

Tuesday
Sep222020

Winston's New Family

Well we went from 5 to 4 and this afternoon to 3. It happens so fast.

Here is the family gallery.

The pups were playing outdoors and now this little one is on a 2 hour drive home.

Here is the gallery of the crew of 5 in play.

I am so excited for their journey. I am also missing them already as crazy as that is - that is just us.

May this little one have a good trip home.

Videos are up.

Monday
Sep212020

Last Baths for Two Plus Today's Fun

In order of departure:
This is Winston. He goes to his forever home tomorrow morning. He was great for the bath and blow dry and even fine with hanging him up to take photos. LOL

Here is his gallery.

Here is Mr. Nacho man. He was great for the bath - not so much for the hanging him up for photos part.

Here is the gallery so you can see what I mean. I think he lacked patience as the guys were running around upstairs.

The guys had a lot of fun especially with Winston, Nami and Ellie running like crazy. I am putting up the videos shortly.

Here is the crew of 5 play plus the older pups.

I can't believe tomorrow is almost here.

Sunday
Sep202020

Names and All

First Born's name is Talemaker's Lionheart  - Call name Leo
Departure Wednesday the 23rd

Second born is Cocoa Talemaker's Polo Pinup Ignnacio - Call name Nacho
Departure Tuesday the 22nd

Third One Born is Talemaker's Winston By Raven - Call Name Winston
Departure Tuesday the 22nd

Fourth one born is Talemaler Kally the Beautiful - Call name Kally
Departure Tuesday the 22nd

Fifth one born Talemaker Magnum Opus Canis - Call name Opus
Departure Wednesday the 30th

Check out the videos here. I have already uploaded them.

Last one will be sleeping in bed with us. It's the price for hanging out with us an additional week. LOL We can't have him sleeping alone. So he will be with us 7 extra days having the adults mentor him.We will also get extra time with him.

Pups are really perfecting their skills of running. They play and play and play.

Here is the gallery.

Two days - really?

Saturday
Sep192020

Adorable Time

Raven has been having such a grand time with her pups. You will see in the gallery some delightful play.

I just love watching them at this stage.

I also got some videos up.

I have to say - they will be missed! Monday bath for two - Winston and Nacho as they go on their journey Tuesday.

Friday
Sep182020

Too Busy But Still Fun

This is short blog tonight. I have to be ready for 2 pups departing on Tuesday and today after I sorted the garage. Nathan and Dennis took things to the dump so it was just me for most of the day with pups and adults. So....

Here is the gallery.

Raven is playing wonderful with the pups. Today they get their last deworming for those departing this week.

I will try to get the videos up but the pups are wonderful!

Thursday
Sep172020

Grand Exposure

Somebody that is on our waiting list but due to covid was over today for her 1st time. We had a virtual meeting with her - well Nathan did. She brought her Scottie and visited with the older dogs.

Here is the gallery.

They all came up to meet the Scottie but the most curious and happy was the little gal and Number 1. Having visitors of larger dogs is always a bonus and they were not concerned in the least. It was - oh here's another dog - how fun! I am impressed with this crew. Going to hate to see them go. First 2 go on Tuesday and I am far from ready. LOL We will get there.

Will try to get the videos up tonight. Home stretch time - it is!

Wednesday
Sep162020

Smarty Pants

I put treats in the bottles and the 1st one to figure out how to get the treats out was #3 and then the gal figured it out. The adults hung around to grab the treats. LOL Such smarty pants - these 2.

Here is the gallery.

Nathan had the pups outside and I had them upstairs. They have had a ton of fun today. Videos coming....

I can't believe the 1st gets his bath 5 days from today and departs 6 days from now.

Tuesday
Sep152020

Last Week Play

The Raven is playing really well with the pups. She is teaching them and helping them to perfect their skills.

Here is the gallery.

Puppies have been assigned and now we await the pertinent info. I have a very busy week. Today was my day off from grooming but life is what it is. I didn't groom and you will see the results in the main blog. I play catchup tomorrow.

I will be uploading video that Dennis sent me. Pups are REALLY perfecting their skills.

Monday
Sep142020

Last of the 8 Week Visit

Here is the gallery.

Not everyone had submitted their choices. The time is NOW. Nathan is in class with Nami tonight but we will look at it tomorrow and try to expedite it ASAP. We also do not have everyone's pickup dates. Please let us know.

It was a truly fun visit.

Videos coming a bit later.

I can't believe I will be getting bags ready, baths and sending these little ones home soon. How did that happen?

Sunday
Sep132020

Day Before Last Visit

Here is today's gallery.

Pups had fun upstairs, downstairs and outside today. Tomorrow Nicolette comes for the last visit. then we start assigning pups and getting everything done for their departure. Too soon, not fast enough depending on the perspective from those letting go and those receiving. Happy times for new families and that is what makes it worth it.

Pups learned how to jump out to the deck today and did quite well. Now they are playing up a storm in their xpen. I will miss this crew... Nine more days till the 1st departs.

Saturday
Sep122020

8 Week Afternoon Visit

Here is the gallery.

Send us your pickup date and your 3 choices. One more visit on Monday and then the coutdown. How exciting!

Afternoon visit was great watching the kids excitement. It was good. Videos coming shortly.

Saturday
Sep122020

8 Week Visit Morning

The morning visit went well. All the pups are pretty evenly sociable. Wrestling, some on top, some on bottom and then it flips. LOL

Here is the gallery.

Number 1 was caught laying on his back getting belly rubs. That is a trusting position. A few others did that as well.Number 1 is also the first to lay down and rest. He loves catching his zzzs after play.

I will get the videos up before the afternoon visit. Then we have a Monday visit as well. Come Wednesday I start getting bags ready. It will be a busy time and an exciting anticipating 2 weeks till they go home.

Friday
Sep112020

8 Week Bath Before Visit

I just adore this look but interesting enough he was a dream for it all.

Dennis thinks he has Jeannie's face.

Adorable and great for it all!

Another one of those looks but she too was great and she was now able to put her feet on the edge which she couldn't at the 6 week bath.

The last but not least. Everyone, including him was truly great for the baths. They needed to be as it was just me as it is Nathan's day off and Dennis took the hanging up photos. I took the bath and grooming table ones. If you look at the bath gallery you will see the personalities.

I also have a gallery of them before the bath playing.

They are so fluffy and was playful after but are now taking a nap. Tomorrow you get to see them in person. Nicolette on Monday. You will love this crew!

Thursday
Sep102020

Vet Visit

Here is the gallery. They ran outside and then went where is the ramp? It was great to see Lex. He had to partially take off his mask as his glasses kept fogging up and it happened to the vet tech. It's hard to see and write down things when you are all fogged up. Outside has its benefits.

Now let's get into the details.

Boy - 1st born weighs 3lb 12oz

Second born boy weighs 3lb 120z

3rd born boy weighs 3lb 2oz

4th born girl weighs 2lb 10oz

5th born boy weighs 3lb 14oz

The 2 smallest is the 3rd born boy and the 4th born girl.

All did well. They are all healthy. The gal was the most wriggly - not doing that poke in me but all and all they were great.

Now we wait till the 8 week visit on Saturday. Nicolette has hers on Monday. Then choices, decisions and going home. How did that happen so fast?

No videos taken of teh visit. sorry. I hope photos suffice. I took a LOT of photos.

Wednesday
Sep092020

Oh Boy No Vet Today

There are very few photos in the gallery as we were waiting for the vet and figured those photos would dominate the gallery. Well, he is coming tomorrow. All I can say is the word is confusion. heh

Here is the gallery.

So stay tuned till tomorrow for vet photos.

I want you to know that today we weighed the littlest gal and she is now 2lb 8 oz. Now how did that happen?

Tuesday
Sep082020

Day Before Vet

Here is the gallery.

I have to say I hope the weekend is warmer. Today it feels like deep fall. I do have an outdoor heater but not sure how much it covers. I will be testing it out tomorrow with the vet. LOL

Today is my day off so not much to type about except time goes by too fast.

Pups are great. They have patience in waiting till it is playtime. They are sleeping the night. I check frequently. It is crazy but I do.

Uploading videos in a few.