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! 

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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.

Tuesday
Mar092021

What's the Verdict?

Nothing new. No signs. I can't take a temp as I ran out of something to lubricate the thermometer so we will just watch for signs. Realize she started breeding the day BEFORE Misty.

Monday
Mar082021

Xrays Are Here

The number is 5, I believe. You will see on the xrays and be able to match spines and heads.

I do believe she will be the 1st as she has her mucous plug slowly coming out. We shall see. Well that turned out to be funny. Misty beat her to the debut.

I guess it is time to start taking temps. If we go into labour, Raven and the experience takes precedent so groomings would have to be rescheduled.

Here is her Xray.

Sunday
Mar072021

Getting Ready

Raven is chilling. We had to set up this room differently as I have limited space. So, for now the ottomon is up against my desk and that is what Raven is laying on. Tomorrow xray.

This is the space that Raven most likely will use. I have cords that I have to hide and figure out. I have more hand towels and face cloths to get ready. Cameras and heat lamps are all set up.

Want to guess how many for Raven?

Saturday
Mar062021

2 More Days

Raven is a truly quiet and laid back gal. She loves the pups. She is highly maternal. It will be interesting to see how many she has. She seems more imminent than Misty but we shall see.

Thursday
Mar042021

Due When?

Raven, Saffron and Willow were playing today. Raven's tummy is pronounced.

If it was just by the 1st time they tied that is when you count to the due date, Raven would be a day ahead of Misty but that is not how it works. Usually you take the longest tie, count 58 to 63 days and you may and I say may have a due date.

So, the last week we wil start taking temps. When it drops to 98, most times it is 12 to 24 hours later. But if you see they are nesting, you are most likely not dealing with a false drop. They come when they come.

Thursday
Feb252021

Belly Shot Time

She looks larger than Misty but looks can be deceiving as Misty is longer in body. Raven is such a cutie and has such a laid back personality.

 She is due the 11th on.

Tuesday
Feb232021

Photo Coming Maybe Tomorrow

She is so huge!!!! It will be interesting to see how many pups. Misty is large too.

Could be as early as March 10th - oh boy

Starting on March 6ish we will start taking temps. March 8th is the xray!

Sunday
Feb142021

XRAY Date

March 8th. calendar coming soon but theyt are over morning sickness. Stone is the dad. Truffie for Misty.

Thursday
Feb042021

Morning Sickness

My pal Misty and I are getting catered to. We have their number but really this is the time for morning sickness so they do what it takes to make sure we are eating.

Wednesday
Jan132021

Yet Another

1st - 815am to 834am 19 minutes

2nd - 915am to 938am 23 minutes

3rd - 802am to 828am 26 minutes

4th - 930am to 949am 19 minutes

5th  - 810am to 847am 37 minutes

Tuesday
Jan122021

Ties

1st - 815am to 834am 19 minutes

2nd - 915am to 938am 23 minutes

3rd - 802am to 828am 26 minutes

4th 930am to 949am 19 minutes

Monday
Jan112021

3rd Tie

Third Tie 8:02am to 828am 26 minute event - Raven really - gals control the timing.

Sunday
Jan102021

2nd Tie

915am to 938am 23 min tie

Not yet for Misty

Saturday
Jan092021

First Tie

Raven and Stone tied at 815am - finished at 834am. Only Misty is in heat that can be bred and we will be attempting to do that as well. We will see if anyone else comes into heat. But here we go again. :-) Hopefully the pups will come after nathan is fully recovered.

Wednesday
Sep302020

Last of the Crew: Opus New Family

Here is the family gallery.

We are now puppy-less except for the Nami.

Here is the gallery of Opus, canine mom and Nami before departure.

This was a sensational crew. Just loved them and miss them all!

Videos coming tonight after watching tv.

Tuesday
Sep292020

Opus' Last Bath

We will miss this guy. It's hard when one hangs around extra time on everyone - us, mom. Mom starts to think they are hanging around for the longterm. We tend to fall even deeper. He is such a wonderful boy.

Here is his gallery.

He departs tomorrow. It is supposed to be coat wearing weather tomorrow with rain so we may have to figure out how to stay dry and still do this outside. Due to covid, it must be outside. <sigh> I so tire of covid but healthy we must remain. The dogs count on it!

I think Nathan took a couple of videos. I will get them up.

Tomorrow nami will be the only puppy in Talemaker home. LOL

This was/is an amazing litter. It truly is.

Opus' family is going to love this guy.

Monday
Sep282020

A Smooth One

Opus really loves Ellie. LOL

Here is the gallery.

They played and played today. She really liked him too. Tomorrow Opus gets a bath and then Wednesday he departs. We will miss him. He has really meshed with the older ones.

Sunday
Sep272020

That Opus Guy

He thinks he is one of the big guys - I tell you. It is always harder on the one that stays longer. As we have a different home than many, we immerse them in with the bigger ones and it is great exposure for them.

Here is the gallery.

We only have 1 video of the guy today. Weather has been great. Naps have been good. Eating has been exceptional and pad hitting or outside excellent.

Saturday
Sep262020

Kally's New Family

Here are the family photos. I wish Nathan took more photos of the family but he's a tad off. He was placed on new meds and he is now off of it and playing recovery as it really made him feel off. But good news, I did take a lot of videos and photos. I will be placing up the videos shortly after I do the main blog.

Interesting enough Opus took a nap this afternoon and learned that kally was taking one at the same time. Last one - Opus departs Wednesday.

Friday
Sep252020

Kally's Last Bath

Here is the photos from her bath.

She was great for the bath but  swear there are times she gives me the stink eye. I have to weigh her as she has this tummy and I suspect she is gaining well. She's still tiny and will remain tiny but her gains are good.

Now that there is 2 they have been for the most part playing with the adults.

Here are only 5 photos of the duo. It is all Nathan took. I just finished grooming and started at 745am. So, that's all he took. LOL

He also just took a few videos. They are now up. LOL

Tomorrow Kally departs and only 1 remains till Wednesday. He will be out with the adults.