Wet Times

Had to share a photo we received from Christine with Clarity and her pal at the park. Christine is doing really well with Clarity getting her exposed to many dogs. 

Here is Brewer inbetween the rain. He could care less if he goes into the plants and gets soaked. 

But then there is Grace who said are you joking? It's wet and well no thank you very much but we take them out in all weather. They have to learn to embrace the fun of bad weather. hahahaha Or maybe what it is really about is WE as humans need to.

Have a great weekend.

Memories & Coat Colour: Logan's Pup Photo Added

Kat Getting Ready for ShowingThis is a memory (video) that I pulled up on Facebook. I point it out as the dogs do have fun on the pool cover but that dog sporting a short coat that looks almost grey and white is Logan. In short hair he looks like that but in longer hair you can see he is a beautiful sable. Short hair often gives an appearance of lighter and of course you cut off the tipping never to come back again. Logan now is sporting a long coat and you can see his sable is evident. 

Logan in a Short CoatSables do go lighter and darker throughout their lives. Brindles do too but have an irregular colour coat distribution. At times it is hard to distinguish between a sable and a brindle. Both can sport black masks that fade or get retained. 

Roxie almost went a pure cream colour at one point and now she is back to being an apricot in appearance. If you look real close you see many shades in her coat. Adele is similar. Their mother was the same. 

Logan With Truffie in a longer coatWhite coats will always remain white with the exception of ticking (black bleeding through). Dark coats can change. Blacks can have an appearance of grey or brown. You can get colours bleeding through and therefore you get to see coat changes. 

I find the Havanese coat fascinating. Kat was a black and white as a puppy. He is now a silver and white. The photo above is Kat when I was maintaining him for the show ring. Now he is older. He plays and I am not so particular about him being perfectly groomed though he gets a bath every 2 weeks. Nathan always likes to show him off just before I bathe him or brush him or so it feels like. 

Logan as a PupLogan is not our breeding but he is related to our lines.

His father was Abigail's brother. It means both Roxie and Adele, Panda and Ella are related in various ways to him on one side. The other side was from a Cuban gal that our friend Yvonne owned called Lola.

This photo here is Logan as a pup. It appears he was a brown sable. He transformed into an apricot sable. He still has brown in his coat. It just means he has more apricot than brown so the apricot is more apparent.

Sables are a multitude of colours.

Under the Weather

Nathan is not feeling well so he was thinking the fresh air would get him feeling okay. The dogs loved it but now he is in bed hoping that helps. Feeling bad as its not fun feeling under the weather. 

Dogs are having fun. They love the cooler weather and Dennis and I are hanging with the dawgs. Sorry for the short update.

Two Updates: Windy Fun: New Photos Added

Here's a fun gallery from some pool cover fun. It's cloudy. It is saying - I may rain but it's windy and the dogs LOVE it! Dolly is here to play for the day. She is having a total blast!

Belated Birthday Greeting

I have been a tad too busy with pups, dogs etc so I apologize. Saturday the Panda crew turned a year. This was the same day we had the get together. What a great way to celebrate.

Happy belated to Clarity, Reggie, Rocco, Charlie, Caelen and Maddie. What a great litter! I feel blessed that I got to see you for a short visit.

Happy Thanksgiving: Another TDAY Photo

As this holiday is filled with tradition, we thought it would be appropriate to post a photo of Coops to celebrate the day. Russell and Anne have sent us some pretty stunning photos over the years and so has Steven. I just want to say that I am ever so thankful for all of you.

Mateo The One I called LoverboyWhen we see our puppies happy, we are happy. That is what it is about. They get excited to see us for visits and play dates but there is no place like home. Holidays are fun but home is or should be where the heart is. If it isn't, you have to get everyone on side to understand life is short. Be good to yours and yourself. 

I am thankful that these 2 litters there is no supplementing. They are active and getting fat. I am thankful that Danielle has a boyfriend and seems to be adjusting. She has a couple of issues but nothing like her ongoing 3 years of fun. I also tend to on holidays like everyone else think about the things that I have lost or people that are not here. But I try to concentrate on what is moments you have the power to create that end up many times being treasured memories. Make each other laugh. It is what gets us by. 

Enjoy the day be it by yourself or with family. Find something fun to make the mouth curl up and if you are lucky you will also get an audible chuckle too!

The Fun Continues: New Photos Added to Gallery

It is almost like a summer day. The dogs are running. I am snapping and we are having fun. I am still juggling puppies and adults but other than 3 baths today I took a break. Kat was on my list and I had to do 2 others for other people. Nathan had promised he would brush but.... So I will play catch up on mine tomorrow. Visitors even when it is busy get done.

Here is today's gallery.

Dennis seems to sleep late. He is still sleeping so I am off to wash 1 more dog and call it a day.

Cha Cha and Satch get theirs tomorrow. Come tomorrow night no one is visiting. 

Thank you to Angela for the cute presents for the pups. Most appreciated and will be used tomorrow.

More tomorrow. If I don't make sense, I am still tired.

Panda Pup Get Together

I am making a turkey. We had a get together. I think I got to go outside for oh 10 minutes. Was that correct but I had to take care of the pups and the adults and visitors while the litter mates had time alone and them we let the crew out. Here is the gallery.

I am told everyone had a good time. I surely do hope. Thank you for the wine from?? Thank you for bringing toys, Christine. It surely added some fun to the get together. Great idea! 

Wish I had more time with all of you but Dennis was sleeping and I was trying to keep dogs quiet inside but that was a tad crazy as they kept hearing the fun outside. But I am glad we did it but next time when I can be a real part of it, please.

I loved that the dogs came to say hi to me. They remembered me. I am so very sorry to Calean's family as they lost 2 of their dogs just last week - an older Havanese and another breed when 6, I believe. Hugs. I know the feeling well. 

Nathan is taking a nap waiting for the turkey to be done. I am playing catchup with blogs etc. Life...

Today's Update

Some embraced it right away - the pool cover that is and some took a bit but all walked and then ran on it. Bravo!! Saffron so far likes it the least.

I may be late with today's update. Want to thank Shannon for the lovely presents for the pups and to Anne, Russell and Cooper for the lasagne and the presents for the pups. It's never a given what you do and your hearts make me tear up. This was a very hard day and I am still juggling emotionally and physically. It will get better. So, thank you TRULY!

When we are in this mode its often hard to make time to eat so it is appreciated and the pups really do like this soft stuff.

The pool cover is on and later tonight I will share a gallery. Levon, Trigger and Coops has departed. We miss them. Cooper didn't get to see the cover on but Levon and Trigger did before they departed.

Tomorrow we have a Panda get together. It best not rain as it is impossible to do it inside. If I don't make it outside, realize I may still be juggling. It is a lot of work with 2 litters initially. I have yet to even eat and have only had 2 hours sleep since what Wednesday night. Nathan will surely get outside but someone has to stay inside with our adults etc I will try to make an appearance and if Nathan doesn't take photos, I will cry. I hate losing out too.

Dogs are doing well. I don't have to bathe anyone but do have to groom everyone but not today. It's impossible. 

Pool Cover Fun 2015

Squirrel Chasing Time

Oh my gad Levon loves chasing squirrels and he was after one. He was seem sniffing then one went flying by and suddenly Levon and Cooper thought this was quite fun. I was afraid they were going to fall into the pool so down my camera went in hopes I could curtail that. It's mighty cold water. Tomorrow it gets closed.

I never worry about falling in during the summer as we are always out with them and the water is warm. It also gives me the opportunity to show them the way out. It is rare that it happens but I see it as an opportunity. It is always best to be out with your dog. You know if they went. If they have an upset tummy. If they are trying to eat something etc. We go out in all weather and seasons. We just feel better doing so.

Here is today's gallery.

I just finished brushing everyone out. Logan and Panda depart. Will we get to watch tv snuggled together? Time will tell. :-)

Play With Me

Tiny is so funny. He says PLAY WITH ME to everyone. He loves the play. Tiny gets everyone going and I have to laugh. Oscar is doing amazing. He has settled in and is enjoying the play and if I get in the recliner, he gets in it too. Where Molly and Zoe find the love on high and watching and snuggling. We have a nice bunch here and Coops, Levon and Trigger comes soon for overnight. 

Shall I say, let the games begin... or continue. Well, you know what I mean.

Here is today's gallery.

On a Mission

Saffron looks like she is on a mission. The dogs are truly appreciating the cooler weather. Here is today's gallery. Roxie had a bath and so did Murphy and Brewer who are departing today. As a matter of fact Murphy is going very soon. The dogs have a blast and then there is no place like home. It's like us going on vacation. It's a wonderfu experience but then you get home and go ahhhh!

Friday the pool gets closed. Saturday we have a Panda litter get together. I have dogs to do but everything hinges on Roxie. Nothing like a dog controlling whatever you can and can't do. hahahaha But that's okay. 

The dogs, the pups - well all amazing each one. They are what makes my heart skip a beat even when its crazy work.

No Gallery Day

When is that pool getting covered up?

Despite the drizzle and the muck the dogs had fun and guess what everyone is eating EVER SO WELL. :-)

Oscar has found that Ella is fun. Poor Ella though, Spice keeps mounting her as if to say don't forget I am boss. Ella is not pleased. This is new.

Molly and Zoe have settled in as if they never was away and are eating very well. I did manage to comb everyone out and they now stand in line so they can get their treat too.

Ms Grungy sure needs a bath. But she sure has fun. Let's hope for dry weather so she can stay clean for her Momma.

Logan and Kat used to do this smell and search and hunt thing together then it was Truffie and now he is sharing this with Risa. I think Logan was meant to be a cook dabbling in this and that. heh

Well no gallery today. I have photos but not many. I got to brush out Adele at 4pm when usually it gets done in the morning. Nathan was out today. Dennis was sleeping so it was me doing everything. So, it is a no gallery day. That is okay too.

Tackle?

Patches is practicing a bit of mountain climbing. She's a climber and she has been having a blast. We had a full house this weekend. Getting quiet tonight but its been a ton of fun. Check out today's gallery.

Adele came out one of the trips we went outside. As long as I close the pen to the xpen and close the door she will come out for a short bit after she knows the pups are sleeping after getting their bellies full.

Well, Buddy came for grooming and he was over the moon delighted to be around Adele. I guess she smelt like a mom and he thought that was great. Adele said, I don't think so. It was a mix between her being flattered and wanting to not be bothered and get back to her babies. Buddy was so smitten, it was funny. He is now home. Molly and Zoe is here having a blast, eating well and loving tv night hang out time.

Life is good for the crew. We will miss those departing. The dogs will go - hey more room on the bed!

Messy Crew

Murphy says  I was brushed this morning - honest. Okay, I need a bath badly but still. Human Darlah is waiting till I go home before she gives me a bath otherwise Mommy won't see me nice and clean. 

As a matter of fact EVERYONE is a mess and they were ALL brushed. I think it is time for baths but not till after Roxie has her pups. Visitors - well that is different. So ignore the hair and enjoy the fun in today's gallery.

Be sure to check out Roxie's blog and Adele's. First due date for Roxie is the 6th. Oh my!

Everyone is having a blast. It must be that mighty cold windy air outside.

Cool Day Fun

Today's gallery with Dallas who came to be groomed. Dallas is such a cutie!

We need to take the tropicals in as soon as Dennis is up. It's a lot of work. I thought I would be recovered by today but not quite yet. Dogs are having fun. I brushed up a number of dogs and they don't even look like I touched them. I just have to laugh. That's okay. They are having fun.

This gallery is just a sliver of their fun. They seem to really like this cool weather - me not so much. It means no more swimming but we knew that. 

Visit, Grooming and Sleep or Not

Here is today's gallery. I have been brushing out dogs here and there. I had a dream (seriously I dreamt this) that I woke up to all the dogs being brushed. It was but a dream. So, lot of messy hair dogs but slowly I am getting them all brushed out. Logan and Panda always get a brush just before they go home. Momma would never see them brushed otherwise. 

Ruth came to visit (very nice) and brought things for rescue and for the pups. Deepest appreciation. I will go through it tomorrow when I am not living on caffeine pills. I did sleep 4 hours but now Nathan is napping and Dennis is sleeping. I look forward to 10 pm as this all nighter is playing catch-up on me. 

It takes a couple of days to play recovery. I hope Roxie has pups during the day. :-)

Dogs are having fun. They love the cooler weather.

I need to clean off my desk to fit one more plant. The tropicals are slowly coming inside. I may let a couple die. Terrible but we only have so much room. 

I was so tired when I went to bed at 730am that Logan and Panda came. Our irrigation guy came and although Dennis said the dogs barked I didn't hear a thing. I guess I was that tired.

Later Update

At 7am to 730am I will be heading to bed to crash and Dennis and Nathan will be holding down the fort. I usually only sleep till noon. When Dennis does night duty he usually sleeps till 2ish. :-)

Blog will be updated later. Not sure if I will get a gallery done or not but will try.

Early Morning and Afternoon Play

Here are some photos that Dennis took first thing this morning. New photos added tonight. I have a dog to do today. We have someone dropping off things to make the baskets for rescue. Thanks goes to Leo's mom for all the great ribbons and items to help make the baskets pretty. I have the rest to comb out and I will be resting with the dogs in case I have to pull an all nighter. 

I also want to thank Magic's mom for her donation to rescue. People will love it!

Dogs are having fun. Tiny is visiting for the day and Magic is getting a bath and trim. 

Did not sleep that well last night as Adele was panting. Just think she is getting to that uncomfortable stage. Nathan has already moved into the guestroom so both of us aren't pulling all nighters.

UPDATE:

Everyone is now home 'cept Murphy so it's mighty quiet here. Can you imagine. This was tiny and Daisy. I have updated the gallery to include their fun play. You will also see Saffron's dirty face. 

Havanese can have masks or they can pick up colour from food and or drink that has minerals in it. I don't mind it either way and find it attractive. Of course its very hard to distinguish from a mask or mineral content on the face. Sun can also fade out coats so you will often see richer colours in winter. 

Well, today I got a nap in in case Adele graced us with pups. It is very hard to get a nap in around this place and I may have caught 15 minutes but kept getting woken up. Oh well, better than nothing.

I got to bathe and do a cut on Magic. She gets trimmed up to keep her ends healthy. I am impressed at how well they take care of her hair. They like it long so a comb out daily does it. 

Two Updates Today

Dennis held down the fort while we were at the vets. He managed to capture the fun. He said everyone really had a lot of wet fun. He had washed the floors for me and today - well... one wonders why you try.

Here is today's gallery that Dennis clicked.

Floors are wet. Dogs look like I never cleaned them. Oh well. Off to watch tv and have wet dogs soak me.