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
Friends & Associates
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.

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Friday
Dec072018

The Number Is... Vet Xray Added

Click on Photo for Larger ViewFive - will be sending the xrays to my reproduction vet. Sometimes we have hidden ones but hope not. 5 for a first litter would be nice! This xray is from my phone as we have not received the ones from teh vet yet. Stormy's temp is still normal 100.1. We wait till it drops to 98 or low 98s and then it is 12 to 24 hours.

Thursday
Dec062018

The Set Up

We are almost set up for Stormy. Heat lamps are making it to both setups. The blankets will make it to Ravens when Stormy is done and the towels are washed. We still need the cameras setup. Dennis just set it up but is still looking for the ethernet cables. 

Tomorrow we head for xrays and Sherri will join us making her the 1st to find out other than us. She will keep a secret till I post and I promise to do so as soon as possible.

I need to get some more face cloths and a blanket for Raven and we are in wait. 

Both moms have a ton of milk already. It tells me Raven may not be far behind Stormy.

Tuesday
Dec042018

Belly Shot Stormy

I think Stormy is cute short but I am going to let her hair grow out especially on her head. LOL But this hairdo will make it easier for the pups. She looks like a punk rocker at the moment.

Stormy has had milk for the last bit of time. She is also eating massively though just recently she has slowed down.

Here is the gallery.

Stormy has gained so much weight I feel as if I am picking up Inula. She has gained 7lbs. Only Wasabi and Spicy ever did that. I have felt kicking but not a lot. I have not felt any on Raven though Raven hates laying with her belly up. Usually crowding interferes with movement and I must admit I haven't had the time to have them lay on my lap to wait. Sometimes you have to wait an hour to feel movement. 

It will be interesting to see how many. 

We are hoping we have until xray for Stormy. We shall see. 

Monday
Nov262018

XRays and Calendar

We believe she is due around December 12th. As she only had 1 connection, it is easier to figure out. But it can always be 3 days each way. Why? It depends if the eggs we already receptive when bred or just about to be receptive. Sperm will last for 3 days trying to fertilize the egg.  Xray date is December 7th. She already has milk in her bottom milk stations.

It could be only 13 days away and we are not ready. LOL

Canine Pregnancy Calendar

Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date: Mon 26 Nov 2018
Sire: Buddy
Dam: Stormy
Breeder: Talemaker Havanese
Wed 10 Oct 2018 Day 1
  • First day of mating.
  • Sperm travel searching for a mature
    ripened eggs.
Thu 11 Oct 2018 -
Wed 17 Oct 2018
Week 1
  • Fertilization occurs.
  • 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
Thu 18 Oct 2018 -
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Week 2
  • Embryo will be 4 cell at start of
    week and 64 cell by end of week.
  • Embryo enters the uterus.
  • Feeding small amounts of high
    protein supplements is good practice.
Thu 25 Oct 2018 -
Wed 31 Oct 2018
Week 3
  • Embryos implants along uterus wall.
  • During the next two weeks the
    important organs will develop.
  • Her nipples begin to turn pink and enlarge.
  • May loose appetite during this week.
  • Morning sickness may occur.
Thu 1 Nov 2018 -
Mon 5 Nov 2018
Week 4
  • Morning sickness should go away
    and appetite return.
  • One of the early signs of pregnancy
    is for the dam to 'adopt' a toy.
  • Development of eyes and spinal
    cord and faces take shape.
  • The fur on the belly and around
    the nipples thins.
Tue 6 Nov 2018 -
Mon 12 Nov 2018
Week 5
  • The doctor may be able to detect
    pregnancy (85% accuracy) by feeling
    the abdomen. Diagnosis by x-rays is
    usually possible after 45 days
    (95% accuracy for determining the
    number of puppies).
  • You may be able to feel the little
    puppies -they would be the small
    bumps in the abdomen.
  • Development of toes, whisker buds,
    and claws.
  • Eyes now close and gender can
    be determined.
  • The puppies are now considered
    fully developed miniature dogs.
  • She may be showing. She may also
    gain a little weight particularly if she
    is going to birth more than 1-2 puppies.
Tue 13 Nov 2018 -
Mon 19 Nov 2018
Week 6
  • During the last several weeks, your
    dog's nutritional needs nearly double.
    Feed small meals several times a day.
  • Increase water.
  • Enlargement of mammary glands as
    nipples darken and enlarge.
Tue 20 Nov 2018 -
Mon 26 Nov 2018
Week 7
  • She may shred papers, blankets or
    bedding in an attempt at "nest building"
    in the last weeks.
  • During the last 2 weeks, your pet may
    become irritable or extra sucky.
  • Moderate exercise is the proper approach.
    Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise
    is a good idea. Short periods of gentle
    play and short walks are good.
  • You may feel the puppies now but
    counting them may be a bit more difficult.
  • Definite abdominal enlargement.
  • Abdomen hair will start shedding.
Tue 27 Nov 2018 -
Mon 3 Dec 2018
Week 8
  • Dam begins to spend a lot more time
    grooming herself.
  • Her breasts become swollen as her
    milk forms.
  • Nesting begins as she looks for a
    place to have her puppies. Make
    sure you have her box or spot ready.
  • The dam may not have as big of an
    appetite during this period. Her
    abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
  • You can feel the puppies move now.
  • See if you can get her used to her
    whelping box
Tue 4 Dec 2018 -
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Week 9
  • Nipples and vulva should be gently
    cleaned with warm water, you might
    want to trim the hairs surrounding
    the nipples, to allow easier access
    for the puppies to suck.
  • She may express milk from her nipples.
  • Watch for her temperature to drop.
    You may take it rectally if you want
    but she's just plain old cool to the
    touch compared to what she has
    been the last 8 weeks.
  • She may also become restless,
    seek seclusion and in the last few
    days, soil the house.
  • She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours
    before the birth
Wed 12 Dec 2018 Expected Date of Whelp.
  • Expected date of whelp. Average is
    62 days but may take place from
    the 58th to the 68th day.
  • Keep watching for that cool to
    the touch. If you're actually
    taking the temp, it does drop
    from 101 to 98 degrees.
  • Appetite will disappear as
    whelping approaches.
  • May see a clear discharge
    from the vulva.
  • At onset of labor may pace,
    dig, shiver, pant and/or vomit.
  • First fetus will be delivered within
    4 hours of the onset of labor.
Wednesday
Oct172018

One Connection

That is all it takes. Will let you know in 35-40 days. :-)

Wednesday
Oct102018

Connection

Stormy and Buddy tied at 337 until 3:55. Nathan wrote Stormy and I are having a smoke now (he doesn't smoke). Buddy is dead.

Saturday
Sep292018

Meet Stormy

She loves to have fun. Stone, Cinnamon and Stormy love to play in such a fashion that their hair gets torn. It's all in fun but I had to cut her down in hopes that she will introduce gentle play into her life. LOL Ali is just like her. 

Next week we will be breeding her to Buddy. That means pups in December. I was hoping she was going to wait a month. <sigh>

Here is Buddy.

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