Just a Note

This is an old photo of Abs, Pavie and Rox for your enjoyment.

Folks, I am sweating up a storm. I have been grooming all day. Dennis took the pups out so no photos. 

So, my goal is to finish one more dog. Do 1 photo on each blog with 1 link to a video and that's it. 

Leti is in full blown heat so Kat is howling like a banshee. I have a headache. I am not sure if that is due to him or being sick or working my ahem off. 

I have yet to answer mail. 

So bear with me. I will play catch up tomorrow. That is, if I am still alive by morning. Off to do another dog. 

Energy Level

Wild and crazy play
Still having fun but not as wild and crazy. 

Each dog has their own energy level. Dogs that have a high energy level but don't get their energy expelled get into trouble. They get bored. So when we say no that one won't work for you it isn't about colour to us. It can't be. It is about your lifestyle. 

I remember an Australian shepherd I had when I was a teen. It was supposed to be my dog but I had places to go, things to do as any teenager does. If you obtain a dog and you think your teenager is going to do all the work, think again. That Australian shepherd (higher energy than a havanese by far) ate all our blinds and all the carpets in one afternoon of being home. That dog ended up at a farm happy as a lark. It was the right home but it broke my heart. I never acquired a dog again strictly on looks. I also had to pay my mom for that dog as she rehomed him for nothing. Her concern was the right home not how much I had to babysit to pay for that dog. It made a huge impression on me. 

Even though havanese are less busy than an Australian Shepherd, we are seeing some that do have high energy demands. We have not had one quite like we are seeing but that doesn't mean it can't happen. Sometimes they pull their genes from far back just like it happens in humans. So, I never say never. 

Still ours do have a variety of needs. Some are quieter, more happy to just be hanging out and others get bored and need the interaction. You see it all the time when you see that x pup always in the middle of everything. Can you live with that? Some would relish and thrive with a dog like that and others need a more low key dog. Even the quiet ones need interaction. You live with the personality. There is no right or wrong personality, it just is.

They do calm down as they are older but your very high energy dogs take longer to calm down. 

Today the dogs had a blast. Some ran, some watched, some joined in here and there. Magic seems to find fun with Saffron and Dolly finds fun with Saffron so what kind of a dog is Saffron? She's not low key unless you need to be and she's not high energy. She's a mid range dog who plays her heart out. But she also adjusts to the other dog's way of playing. She plays and then she also relishes tv time. We get to know the dogs and I find them all amazing but I am a crazy dawg person. What I can live with may be different than you. 

Here's today's gallery.

Oh My Day

I brushed out dogs first thing. I then had 3 boys to clean up underneath. When gals are in heat they get messy on their undersides so I have to wash them underneath times 3 daily. Then I combed out more dogs. Nathan went to the store. Dennis was sleeping. It was me and the dogs. Then we took pups outdoors. I cleaned beds, did laundry. I am rendering a video. Catching up on blogs now. I will see what I can do. 

But I had to share this as it was cuteness overload. No gallery on this blog today. Everyone is doing well including Magic who was brushed out and then proceeded to have a drink and get a total wet face. hahaha

Playing Catch Up

Where's the head? I certainly can't see it. I created a gallery going back a number of days. I may have some duplicates but I don't remember when I did the last gallery so ignore if I added more days in than I should have. Most have departed from this gallery but enjoy them none the less. I didn't edit. I just copied them in and created it. So if some are blurry or a head is cut off - ignore that too.

 It was a beautiful day out so the dogs loved the outside. Let's hope this weather lasts. 

Still no connection with Leti. Have to wait till she is receptive. It sort of works that way. :-)

Happy 4th Birthday

Happy 4th Birthday from Lola to her Fiona/Phantom crew - Benji, Chloe, Poppins, and Simba.  Woof you lots!

From us: Wishing you all the very best day yet!! We send our love!

Nora Update

From Alene:

> I had to share this photo with you. Look at Nora's smile!  Just

> enjoying the day after Halloween, ignoring my candy saturated kids. Of

> course the dogs are hanging out with me.

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That smile makes me smile. Hope it does the same for you.

Gallery delayed an additional day as I am crawling on the couch - sorry.

No Update Day

Well that's not true as we had the birthday update. Tomorrow I will play catch-up with a huge gallery. Tonight we will see if Leti is receptive to Montuno. With the time change, getting up at 430 for some gad forsaken reason and a lot on my mind and on my plate, I am exhausted so.... indulge me. I will post on Leti's site if they connect or they don't. 

Otherwise, Patches is going home shortly and I will eat for the 1st time today. PS: Patches has been amazing. She snuggles warmly. It's been one of THOSE days. 

But everyone had fun - seriously. I even managed a smile. heh

Thank you to the silver lining lady that brought bagels. You know who you are. Most appreciated - all of it!

Happy Birthday

Remember when?

Tanner, Goldies Zoe and Dusty Happy 3rd birthday!! These are Treasure's babies. We wish you all a truly special day!! We are so very proud of all of you and everything you do. 

From Anne:

I have had several comments on Tanner's good looks (especially those big round eyes)  and his calm and loving temperament.  He is definitely Paul's little dog.  He follows Paul everywhere - including taking their afternoon nap curled up together!  We will be getting ready for our annual trek down south.  A couple of the ladies have already asked when Tanner will be coming down - he is a real charmer with the seniors!!

I got this from Simone:

D.O.B:    November 1, 2012

Breed:     Havanese (non-shedding) 10 lbs.

Certified:       2013

Handler: Simone

DUSTY is a Child and Adult Certified Therapy Dog in the Toronto area. DUSTY is a very soft, beautiful, happy dog with a huge heart. She loves young and old people alike.  DUSTY spreads her love everywhere she goes and creates magical special moments with everyone she meets.  DUSTY is DELIGHTFUL, SMART, (is also certified in reading with children), COMPASSIONATE, ADORABLE, SOULFUL, SWEET, PLAYFUL, LOTS OF FUN, AND VERY WELL BEHAVED. When not volunteering DUSTY enjoys her walks and chasing squirrels in the park.

Therapy Dog, Toronto

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From us - Treasure always threw really amazing eyes - prettiest I ever did see in a Havanese. Treasure is also related to Abigail.

Extending Halloween Photos

Got some new ones and some throwbacks. We even have a puppy that you have to guess who it is. :-) See below:

We will update you with today's fun tomorrow in a gallery.

Halloween Fun: Extended

Oh Cooper, how do they ever get you to pose like that. This one deserves to be on the wall. You make Halloween look elegant. Happy Halloween to you too!

Please do send Halloween photos so I can post - if you want.

I love Trigger and Levon. They make me laugh. It's as if they say really mom? You best give me a treat after THAT! Love these photos too! Oh my gad cuteness indeed!

Adding photos as they come.

Oh Murphy how long did it take for you to get used to that hat. heh What a great sport you are and a cutie too!

Here's a throwback photo - Cali as a pup

Here is Jeannie as a pup.

Now does anyone know which puppy this was below?

Marlee Sue says: "When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. – Irish Proverb

They're Back

Check out the gallery today. The Murphy is back and I want to tell you Nathan said Murphy is here and Saffron danced around like she won the lottery and well Murphy acted that way too. It was fun to see.

Caelen, Dolly, Brewer and Mia had a total zest of fun celebration today. Life was fun without rain but now we get to brush and brush. I usually brush first thing but I am finding the sense of brushing after the play is done.

Nathan was going to go to the show but he has decided not to. Between the heats and some virus going around the dog circuit, the pups are too important so we lose the $$ and that's okay too. We are still waiting for Panda to come in. Watch it will be the exact scenario of Roxie and Adele. Any bets?

Rain and More Rain

Some dogs love it, some hate it.

Angela said this photo if Patches and said:

She insisted on going on the deck to catch raindrops in the worst of the rain so far.  I just love her so very much.  Hugs!

From me: What a riot she is. Love that spirit!

But I have been busy cleaning dogs so no update but this one and the puppy blogs.

2 Updates: Happy Birthday!!

Doozie wants to say a huge happy birthday to her siblings, Pacho, Gracie, Charlie, Marlee Sue and the late Baxter. Happy 5th Birthday!!

Here's a photo of Pacho that arrived. 

They are both looking great!!

Truly Fun Day

We try to take advantage of dry weather. We do play in all weather in all seasons but some are easier to play in. Today was one of those days. We started at 730am and although the dogs have had rest times between, they have been exceptionally busy playing.  Here are some of the photos.

Even Adele was out doing some ball play. We did toy, ball and frisbee play and the dogs are having a TOTAL blast of fun!

Very Short Update

Blurry but you get the idea that Teddy and Ella was playing up a storm. I am so busy that I am going to shorten this blog till further notice unless I have someone visiting and I have something fun to share. I want to get my dogs washed and get some down time. Nathan has a show coming up this weekend - gad help me so I have to get the dogs ready for that and hold down the fort. Plus with gals in heat - well I need ear plugs. hahahaha

3 Updates Today

Leti is in heat. Hoping Panda comes in too.

Happy 5th Birthday

Chinook as a PuppyShelley wrote:

Happy 5th Birthday to Chinooks siblings, Sparky in Montreal and having a senior moment but think maybe his sister is Frannie ?
Chinook had a good day, but he says it is mostly like every other day, playing, walking, running after squirrels, lots of rubs and cuddles but had beef tenderloin for his birthday dinner and Breeze so happy to share this with him!

We love to watch the blogs and the new pups and families that get to enjoy these pups and enjoy each milestone with them.

They really are our "heart dogs" !

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From Us: Happy Birthday, Chinook, Sparky and Frannie. 

Indoor and Outdoor Play

I will create a gallery tomorrow. I am a tad tired and I managed to capture Ragus and Inula playing. Dogs got really badly wet. I was rinsing, blow drying and washing much of the day. I am tired. So tomorrow....

Ragus and Buster depart tonight and I am trying to keep them neatly groomed. It was tough with Reggie but we managed.

Dogs have had a blast but they have kept me very busy.

It's Raining

We are getting pockets of dry that allows us to play outdoors but I get to watch Benji before I go out and if Nathan doesn't keep him in, he will be washing him again without me. heh It's that mucky out.

I do have a gallery but I am disappointed. In all the raves about Buster and Ragus playing with Inula, and I have seen it myself, Dennis didn't click any photos of them playing except exceedingly blurry ones that I had to delete. Oh well, he tried and perhaps by tomorrow we will have many more opportunities.  Ragus and Buster is not one of ours but if I come into the room they just run, jump on me and love my snuggles. This visit has been so good for them.

Pepper and Scruffy depart today and he did manage to click some of their play. They have been excited since the minute they got here. They have been playing non stop.

Reggie, Benji, Chase and Teddy have been having a total blast. The photos don't show how much but give you a tease. I have been smiling a lot watching them. Sorry for a short blog. It rarely happens but....

Taking Photos: Gallery Added

I don't pose dogs. I just capture them as they are - ala natural. So, I gave Dallas a bath, a haircut, layered her head and snipped around the inside of the eye so she could see and then tried to capture her. I would brush, then try to click and she rolled, she smooshed her face, she rolled. It was a riot. On the table when giving her a haircut we played, I snipped, we played, I snipped. She was a riot and such a challenge that I had to laugh. You see she's not used to thinning shears being near her eyes. Next time she will go - okay that's what that is. Feet, bum, body - no problem. It took me 10 minutes to bathe her and 2 hours to give her a haircut and dry her. But when we were done, she kissed me all over, played with me and it made it all worth it. She also didn't mind being on the table for so long as she was having fun. That's the key.

I will try to get a gallery up. We have some new dogs visiting and well cause I was grooming etc I have to see what Nathan captured. I am also very late in updates. Oh well - my life and it started at 5am today. 

Okay enough juggling. There are VERY few photos in this gallery but when I said to Nathan did you take photos he said, not many. I played with the dogs vs. clicking. Hope that is okay. I said yes, of course. Hope you feel the same. We have Ragus here (not one of ours and has not been here in a long time) and his housemate Buster. Nathan wanted to make sure they felt very comfie. It's what we do. If someone hasn't been here for awhile we treat them as if they are new and we make sure they connect. When they connect with another, they are having a good time. We have never not been able to do this but how long it takes varies. But so good for them and for us. It really is important to us if the dogs are enjoying. It is what makes us smile.

Lynda invited me out tomorrow night so all 3 blogs will be short and sweet. I have not been out for a LONG time - not even to the grocery store so.... I am going and so appreciative as a break from non stop work will be fun. Hope you do not mind.