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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Cinnamon and Stone Ties Plus Calendar

Cinnamon and Stone in heat November 12 
Due January 25th if early (go home date April 5)
Sperm on floor Nov 22, 2018
Tie 9:26am to 9:40am 14 minutes Nov 23
Tie 5:59pm to 6:19pm 20 minutes Nov 24
Tie 9:52am to 10:12am 20 minutes Nov 25
Tie 5:18pm to 5:40pm 22 minutes Nov 26
Tie 9:33am to 9:51am 18 minutes Nov 27
Tie 9:46am to 10:01am 15 minutes Nov 28

 

Canine Pregnancy Calendar

Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date: Mon 27 Nov 2018
Sire: Stone
Dam: Cinnamon
Breeder: Talemaker Havanese
Fri 23 Nov 2018 Day 1
  • First day of mating.
  • Sperm travel searching for a mature
    ripened eggs.
Sat 24 Nov 2018 -
Fri 30 Nov 2018
Week 1
  • Fertilization occurs.
  • 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
Sat 1 Dec 2018 -
Fri 7 Dec 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.
Sat 8 Nov 2018 -
Fri 14 Nov 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.
Sat 15 Dec 2018 -
Thu 20 Dec 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.
Fri 21 Dec 2018 -
Thu 27 Dec 2018
Week 5
  • The dNovor 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.
Fri 28 Dec 2018 -
Thu 3 Jan 2019
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.
Fri 4 Jan 2019 -
Thu 10 Jan 2019
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.
Fri 11 Jan 2019 -
Thu 17 Jan 2019
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
Fri 18 Jan 2018 -
Fri 25 Jan 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
Sat 26 Jan 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.

 

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Reader Comments (3)

Wow, I must have missed Cinnamon being in heat and bred. Another beautiful litter in the new year. Mommy Spicy will be delighted 💞

So many puppies. Cinnamon is precious!

December 2, 2018 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle

Hoping not everyone takes. My luck....

December 2, 2018 | Registered CommenterDarlah

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