Short Update

Sorry got a bath to do and want to spend time rolling around in the tv room snuggling. Dennis took some photos some of the time and other times he said the camera didn't allow him to run around and play with the dawgs. I get that so we only got a few in this gallery. But everyone was playing. I don't think he clicked Pepper but he got so many of Dusty and Zoe. He said it was timing and clicked what he could while had the camera. Sorry about that as I usually try to make sure everyone is in so you know that good times are going on. But Dennis doesn't think that way. I got the camera - click. I don't oh well. He sees more value in playing and I guess I do too though I try to strive a balance.

Everyone is having a blast today. Now off to wash Zoe after dinner so she can go home. She's been enjoying having her sister Dusty here.

Very Late Update

I get to the blogs inbetween feedings, grooming, laundry, pups etc So it comes when I come and sometimes I rely on Nathan or Dennis to take photos and they don't think of taking photos of everyone. I say Nathan did you get x - he said sure plenty and then I look and not a single one.

Here are some photos from today. Everyone was groomed. Dennis couldn't run like a maniac out back as it is icy so he ran upstairs with the bunch and all I heard was running feet. Dennis is now sleeping before his all night duty.

That's all I can muster. The dawgs are all laying on Nathan watching tv after their mad racing game. I should have video taped it - I know but next time...

Late Update

Sorry that its so late but we have had a crazy day. Bella, Bailey and Darcy popped in. Bella and Bailey for overnight and a bath and Darcy for a playdate and bath. Everyone is so in love with Bella - yes even Scruffy and Pepper. Bailey is also so attentive. He's very attached to her.

Here's a lot of photos - all not caught and many before I brushed dogs out. Today has been a - brush 2 dogs, do pups, brush more and pups etc. But some I did brush when we clicked but they didn't look like it as the play has been non stop.

This doesn't feel like a manicure!

The dogs are still playing. I wish I had their energy. I so want to sleep but bedtime is at least 2 hours to 3 hours away as Dennis is sleeping. Ihave not stopped today. No ipad, no computer except blog. Wow - tonight I sleep as tomorrow I have baths to do. :-)

Snow, Rain and Wind

What a day of storms. :-) Here are a few photos Dennis took.

This was Kona looking for treats. Kona was over the top excited to see mom. One would think he didn't have a good time but over the years we have learned they come, they play hard, have the time of their life and then there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

I got 3 hours sleep thsi afternoon - hooray! Maybe a full night sleep. Dennis is sleeping so he can do night duty. I a, looking forward to 10pm.

We are still having a ton of fun. Hoping by tomorrow we will all have sufficient sleep. I seem to go from xpen to xpen - to laundry to playing with dogs to grooming to blow drying due to rain. I am surprised I even managed the blogs. hahahah But here they are. Not multiple entries but one a piece.

Snow no Rain

I am not complaining but they said a ton of rain and all we have had is snow. :-) Here are a few photos. Everyone is having a blast. Kona departs tomorrow just before dinner and as you will see he has had a really great time. He's a snow monkey now.

Yeah its a tad wet out there. hahahaha

The Dusty gal is here playing up a storm and getting wet too. :-)

In and out, in and out we go many times a day and all you have to say is outside and they come running.

They say the rain is still coming so I am hoping Spice cooperates so I can get Kona's bath in. Where there is a will, there is a way. :-)

Today Less

Today we are sharing Scruffy and Pepper playing in their yard before they come here.

Wanted to post videos but too large for my site and not up to finding a solution - way too tired - sorry.

Will I get more photos up today. Well, it is noon - got a bath to do and I am fading - so doubt it - sorry.

Sharing: Plus Winter Photos Added

Not sure with Panda in labor how many photos I will clicl or get up but here is a photo of Charlie we received.

He's a very pretty boy and Momma says he wasn't brushed so ignore that. I think he looks gorgeous natural. He's a Kat and Wasabi pup.

Here is some morning play. Doubt I will add more later as we may be too busy.

Everyone is playing and I mean everyone but Panda, Jeannie, Roxie and Spice. We didn't click all. Sometimes we have the camera - sometimes not and sometimes we need to shovel like today. These are all Nathan's clicks. Jeannie wanted to stay in the tv room and stay dry. heh

Oh My Gad

This is a no time for photo day. Dennis stayed up all night with pups so he slept till 1030ish. Nathan was at the show first thing. So, I placed my grooming table in the hallway and was able to watch pups and groom. I got everyone groomed, washed 6 dogs, fed, played and here I sit. I am so very tired. Nathan just walked in the door. I clicked a few photos on the kitchen and one of Cooper out with Dennis but sorry this is almost a no click day. Cali got reserve winners 2 days out of 3. Leti baby puppy but Adele and Jeannie nothing. It was a very political weekend.

If we knew about Roxie we wouldn't have booked this show. It was a pro handler weekend.

You have to imagine me playing and grooming. It was a comical day. The dogs loved it. The more tired I got the sillier, I suppose.

Here are the few photos I clicked at dinner time.

I just want the food, now will do please! Jazmyn (just had a bath) is now home with her Marlee dawg pal I bet snoozing.

Really I groomed them but Kona is a true play monkey these days. He knows the drill. Groom me, I get a treat and then I play and mess up everything you did. Here they are intently waiting for dinner.

Many times a day Leti and Wasabi play. It's a relationship that has developed and is amazing to watch.

 Cooper, it's time for dinner. I will stay here with Dennis while we figure out where the rabbits are. :-)

It's been a day. Tomorrow Nathan can do cleanup. Cooper departs on Wednesday. Kona on Friday. We may or may not have more pups. I need sleep before then. hahahaha

It's a Crazy Day

Nathan is at the show. I washed dogs before he left. After he left Dennis went in with Roxie and I started grooming everyone. I also took them out to play 3 times - Dennis twice. We are also doing laundry, puppy watch, feeding moms to be. I am lacking sleep and haven't had a shower and won't till Nathan gets home tonight. Tomorrow I get to bathe some to go home. Busy times. But we are getting it all done.

Here are a few photos taken today. I won't add more later. I just don't have the time to resize, post etc

Didn't get all action today but we have had it. Didn't have my camera every time as I had to do cleanup too. :-)

More Photos

Here's a few Dennis took this afternoon.

We are truly having fun. Nathan doesn't get home till 630ish and then I have to wash show dogs and of course there is Roxie. Hope I get sleep.

See more photos below.

Ok Short Update

Doing a short update as I do not know what the day will bring and I have half the dogs groomed and doing the rest after this blog. Let's see if Roxie cooperates. :-) So far seems so.

Dennis is out now doing cleanup and clicking.

Show so far, Muntuno got his first real points (no points in baby puppy) getting winners dog. There are 13 havs at this show. Nothing for Jeannie. Leti won baby puppy (her very first show) and is going in for group in a bit. Nothing for Adele. Cali won her class.

This is a lovefest in our kitchen this morning.

The dogs are having a lot of fun. It's warm out but icy so they are playing more inside than out. Hoping it stays warm enough to melt. We were out there without our jackets.

Rafi say - want to play with me?

This is what we look like after playing hard and BEFORE the brushout. I brush daily as the dogs play hard and more play equals knots at times. Most don't have this much play on a daily basis.

Kona talks when he wants dogs to play. Some didn't quite understand it but when they realize he's introducing play they talk back and its a bloody riot. Kona is a talker.

Jazmyn finds outside a glorious thing. She just adores outside. She even sticks her face in the snow and I swear she is smiling.

Marlee is a gal on a mission always looking for the play. Boy does she need a bath. She came clean and with all this play - oh boy.

Socks has been playing with Cooper.

Dennis tells me I have more photos but I am brushing, dehydrating chicken, watching Roxie - got the olympics on and blogging. So more photos - probably not. This will have to do.

Three Updates Today

Hi all, 

Piper just wanted to say Happy Valentine's and send some hugs and kisses to mama Teaser, daddy Truffie, and the rest of the Talemaker and Pocopayasos crew! Trying to get a decent picture was pure comedy. She was patient and sat nice for the first few minutes but then thought maybe if she went through her repertoire of tricks we'd give her the treat, then she just got frustrated and took it out on the bears. Enjoy! 

More Valentine's Day Fun: 2 Updates Today

Shannon said she kept clicking and clicking. I 'get' that. These people who can stage their dogs and get a fab shot right out of the gate well I am not sure about that. hahahahaPersonally, I rather love this shot so thanks for clicking!

Levon and Trigger are sending a huge Happy Valentines's Day. They are spreading the love today!

Scruffy and Pepper are sending a truly fun togetherness shot. Huge kisses and love going out from these too to all the rest of the dawgs! I rather miss this duo. Thursdays are not the same. :-)

Me, 4 dogs done 2 more to go and everyone brushed except Shoshi and Fiona.

Happy Valentine's Day Plus Video

Laci is giving a huge shout out to spread the love to all her siblings and dawgie relatives - it's Valentine's day. Extra hugs and kisses everyone!! Check her video out.

Ty says - do you really expect me not to touch this? Yum looks delicious but its ALL MINE!

Happy Valentine's Day from Talemaker Havanese. Roxie has decided to have her pups woth Panda next week. hahahaha

Very Crazy Day

I am working on photos. Nathan is at class. He didn't take Leti as he didn't want to be away too long but I think he is safe with Roxie.

I just did Muntuno and he is now at class and at the show this weekend. Isn't he gorgeous? Cali needs that hair as big hair wins in the ring for some silly reason.

Trying to get a gallery or post photos here. Seeing if Nathan or Dennis took photos that came out.

Update on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:00PM by Darlah

Looks like the photos didn't come out. I got bums, half heads etc. I think they must have been blind taking these. Sorry - will take some myself tomorrow but I also have 5 dogs to wash - 4 going to the show and Bentley. :-)

Forgive me for the lack of photos. The dogs are having fun.

Things like this - Rafi, Kona and Brewer. All I can tell you is Rafi and Brewer are amazing friends. Rafi is Brewer's brother. They too recognize each other.

Got to Do Photos

Think we will try to do photos and do another gallery as that is easier especially if I can batch resize them.

The gate came in and no more chewed wood spokes.

Happy Birthday Shout Out!: Gallery Added

Click on Photo for Larger ViewThis was comedy in action doing this but Cooper sends out a HUGE Happy Birthday to his human Daddy Russell.

Check out today's gallery. In case we have pups soon I needed to put it all in a gallery. Shelby came to play and you will catch her flying in the air. The rest were playing their hearts out. There were moments I wished I had captured but I need a camera attached to my head. :-) Rocky departs today. He has really opened up these days!

Late Update Today

Nathan was trying to figure out how to take Flash photos last night. Before we get home Trigger and Levon will have already departed. Who knows what photos we will get as Dennis and Jonathan won't be concentrating on clicking. They will be playing and taking care of the dogs.

Trigger and Levon are a blast to have here. They really know how to play. Though Cooper flattened the 2 last night with a jump in the air. I am not sure he meant to do it but I don't think he was counting on the snow cover. I wish I had caught that as Trigger looked up as if to say what was THAT? Then they were off and playing up a storm. It was as if they knew it was just in play and it was. Marlee seems to always be in the thick of it and Kona barks, play bows and then starts his pursuit game. It's a GREAT mix. Even Jazmyn is finding her play.

All the dogs are now brushed so I don't have to come home to that including Levon and Trigger. Wow what a busy morning. More later here or maybe not. Indeed the Panda and Spice blogs will get updated. Here it depends on if I find the time to click.

Posing

I just finished washing Roxie. She's going to the vets tomorrow as she has milk. Maybe she can help Panda?

What I noticed about this photos is how much she looks like Logan.

I am not sure if I will get to photos today or not. I still have some to brush out. Nathan hasn't clicked any yet and neither has Dennis. Though they have been in and out a ton of times. I also have Zoe here for a bath.

Sylvia gave me a keyboard for my ipad and Daddy Truffie and Mommy Abigail got some treats (huge thanks) and I am typing on it right now. The duo are saying nah nah I got treats and you don't. Okay, I gave in and gave the rest chicken strips. What a suck I am. At least Nathan tells me so.

This keyboard is easier to type this way and I don't always have to rely on my computer to do updates - wow. This may make it easier when pups come. If I am going between moms then I can have my ipad and keyboard with me. It will also make it MUCH easier come spring/summer. I have a feeling I am going to be living in the xpens at times with a new mom Panda and a mom with many Spice perhaps. See their blogs to follow. Be sure to check out Nathan's face today with Panda and Spice.

To those that make fun of us or post photos of our gate in the front as dogs have scraped it to hey - well we made a huge splurge and bought a new gate that will come in a week or two. It's bronze, no longer wood so no chew toy gate for pups and bigger dogs. It will come with a gate so you no longer have to climb over it. Good news for many.

It was way overdue but somehow our $$ tend to go to the dogs, the vets, bills and supplies. hahahaha You notice who is first in that equation.

If I do not get to photos, at least you have the beautiful Roxie to look at. I know not enough but I am only 1 person. I do try.

In 5 days Nathan is at the show during the day in Lindsay for 3 days. So, on Friday I am doing a lot of washing and getting him ready - 6 baths with visitors. He packs the car. So if we have a lull that day, please understand. It's only Valentine's Day. :-)

Maybe I will let Nathan put it all away on Monday. He would but I may not be able to find things if he did.

Just Photos

Yes, they can find sticks THROUGH the snow.

Some days I wonder why I groom as they jump in and out of the snow like crazy dawgs. I just love it!

I took these photos after Brie and Colby departed. I was doing baths so I didn't get to click till after Shady was done.

Brie almost caught a rabbit last night.

Cooper is playing with Cali today doing tug and he is letting her win. Kona can find sticks under the snow. Who knew?

Its been a truly fun day - just dawgs and humans are tired.