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.

Friday
Jul032020

Louis New Family

Here is the gallery of his new family.

This one was known as white chin boy. He's the boy that if I dropped something he would be curious but not run for the hills. He is a super boy that I so adore.

It was hot out. 1 Willow boy said let me play inside. Not sure what he will do when it is his turn. LOL

Louis walked through the ice - no issue. They are getting the hand of this means we cool off if we indulge this crazy human.

Here is the gallery before he departed.

Watch, when this concludes on Sunday - Leti's is the last to go, it will be downright cool. You watch.

If it wasn't for covid we would be sitting in air.

We just got word he arrived him. Oh we will miss him!

Friday
Jul032020

Leti's Teddy Last Bath

We best see this guy as this is the one Leti played the most with and when I washed him, she sat there making noises as she knew. It is also Tempie's fave - which is funny. He had a lot of conditioning to play so he will be able to keep up with his soon to be best pal in life, Charlie. We will miss this entire crew - all 15.

Here is his bath gallery.

He was great in the bath though initially he thought he could climb out of the tub like he does from the pool. Makes one laugh.

Thursday
Jul022020

3 Updates Today: Last Bath for Ollie

Here is his bath gallery.

He decided I like this bath but cut around my eyes - really and clip my nails - super really? It is so funny as previously no issues but this happens and no rhyme or reason. When it is done as he needs, he will get over it. It wasn't bad - just really - now? Honest - now? But he loved the water and the blow dryer.

Thursday
Jul022020

3 Updates Today: Last Bath for Louis

I just love his white tuft of hair on his chin. It lends him this cultured look. :-)

Here is his bath gallery.

I also trim a slight amount of hair around the eyes so they can see. As you will see in the gallery, this one didnt need to be held so I could do this. It is a natural - what the hey are you doing near my eyes experience for most dogs. He was great!

Thursday
Jul022020

Ellie's New Family

it is a hot one today. We can't have people inside due to covid so someone suggested I do like Las Vegas and let the air roll out. Kaching, kaching.

Here is the family gallery.

I am trying to get these out as I can. I have a dog to do at 7 going home at 8. Oh boy so blogs won't start till then. So best I get what I can up.

Here is the gallery before Ellie departs.

The pups did not last. We had some that was crying. They were simply too hot. One, I took out and he cried to go in at the back door. What a smarty pants and once he got in he did the zoomies that Havanese do announcing how happy he was. Then the next followed suit. I hope the 3pm is not as hot.

I am running on empty due to heat and I start washing pups that are going home the next day at 730am. I guess it is good that I am busy as you think less?

Thank you ever so much for the basket - yum!

Uploading videos now.

Wednesday
Jul012020

Ellie's Last Bath

This little one reminds me of Tempie. She has such a mellow but very fun soul but doesn't take grief from her siblings.

Here is the bath gallery.

Bath - okay - Blow dryer okay. Throw it all at me and I do not mind. She was great!

She is the 1st to depart tomorrow.

I am not sure if the crew is missing the missing ones but I am but ever so happy that they are in for a wonderful journey. We have some truly outstanding humans in this crew - each in different ways.

Tuesday
Jun302020

Logan's New Family

It was joyous to see the excitement from this family. When you see such excitement, it makes you realize this is the reason we do this. Yes, everyone expresses joy in different ways but they had me smiling widely. I also want to say thank you for the amazing cookies - they really were and for the wine! Most appreciated!

Here is the family gallery.

The kids knew everyone's name, which amazed me.

Here is the play before Logan departed.

Nathan let the pups run inside back to their xpen and he said - I only have 13. I said yes, 2 departed. It was as if the colour came back to his face and he went oh yeah. Tomorrow, Nathan 10.

Do check out the videos.

Monday
Jun292020

Last Bath Before Departure Logan

A bath for one Leti boy choco and tan - eyebrows - Logan. Departure at 3 tomorrow. He was great in the bath. I have to laugh at his faces. Are you done taking photos? Come on... really! I have to have time to play and all that!

Here is the bath gallery.

How did 10 weeks go by so fast? What an outstanding litter for Leti. It is her last and now she will be able to be grandma when it is Spirits turn.

I am so going to miss the fun of this crew. I am also going to miss the expressions!

Sunday
Jun282020

Leti's First Swim

This was Louis. He was a dramatically strong swimmer. He has always been so athletic and so calm. The choco and white boy was a riot. He used his tail like Kat used to. I rarely see that.

Here is the gallery.

All were great swimmers including the small ones. You will see if you check out the videos. 15 is a lot of pups to swim, take photos and videos of. I would have liked a ton of both with each but hopefully it is enough.

Pups went inside for a nap after they dried and then had another play session after. They really had a full day.

In 2 days we will be down to 14. Oh my and we are still waiting for pickup date for one Willow pup.

Still working on doing everything to get ready. Choco and tan points boy called Logan gets his bath tomorrow so he can go home Tuesday. So it begins....

Saturday
Jun272020

Departure Dates

No photo but will be uploading a video.

June 30th - Choco and Tan Points - Talemaker's Authentic Wolverine Called Logan

July 2nd - Apricot and Cream - Talemaker’s Creme Brulee - Called Ellie

July 3rd - Smallest Sable Boy - Talemaker’s “Sweetest Lil’Ollie-Pop“ Called Ollie

July 3rd - Sable boy white chin - “Talemaker Leti’s Boy Louis“ called Louis

July 4th - Choco and white boy - Talemakers Teddy Bear Picnic called Teddy

July 5th - Smallest Sable girl - Talemaker's Katherine the great - called Kitty