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.

Sunday
Oct052025

Last Visiting Day Before Home

Here is today's gallery.

This is the last visit before heading home. We still need picks from some so please get them in. We can't assign pups till all have responded.

Two weeks after the pups go home, Yoshi's will have their 1st visit. Oh my!

The pups enjoyed it immensely. I think I am tired. LOL

It is going to be a fun day of play later today as no photos - just immense play with humans. 

Weather is mighty good outside. But I think we are playing indoors. We shall see. 

They have had a lot of experiences to get them ready to be home. 

Once we know what day your puppy goes home to you, they get baths and their last deworming. We will take photos of the bath and the family photos departing. It will all be mighty fun and magical, imho. Of course such me will miss them so I hope to see them from time to time and the moms will also enjoy that. Yes, they remember them.

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Saturday
Oct042025

Puppy Visits x2

See the morning and afternoon gallery on the Nami blog.

We still have a visit tomorrow.

The pups were loud wanting to come out. They are starting to understand the fun begins when you hear people in the hall. They are pretty smart. 

They are all social and fun!

I hope everyone had a great time. Going to miss these pups. Hope to see some of you when boarding is required!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Friday
Oct032025

Getting Ready

Here is the gallery of both sets of pups.

I am working on name tags for the sherpa bags you should buy before coming to get your puppy. They are most comfortable traveling in them from place to place.

The top tags is the back. The one above is the front and will come with a name and phone #. It will attach to the bag. Blankets etc will have the face of your pup and name.

I have to recreate everything I normally do as the software I used changed and it didn't allow my existing designs to port over. I not only create the designs myself but I print, press and pray no mistakes as each item comes with a hard cost.

I can't add names nor photos of dogs nor create the designs except the items that doesn't have pertinent info. I am thankful that we are having the final visit before pickup tomorrow and Sunday. This will allow puppy selection and the creation of all the things I must do. So, after pups are assigned, we ask that you have your name ready and the pertinent info I acquire to get ready for your pickup. 

We only allow a couple of dogs a day to depart. We have done 3 if there is a good reason but we like to manage moms. 

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Thursday
Oct022025

Vet Visit

Here is the vet visit gallery of the Hallie Pups. You will still find the vets of Namis and the playing in that blog.

Lil 1st born gal

1.25kg 2.75lb

Chocolate Gal

1.75kg 3.85lb

Black and white tri Male

1.9kg 4.188lb

Boys are usually larger than the girls. I say usually... as that is the truth.

They had their shots, microchips, full checkup checking for bites, hernias, hearts, structure - patellas, ears, eyes etc

Everyone is in perfect health. Girls across the board did better with the microchip insertion vs the boys. The boys all screamed. Shots no issues. We shall see tonight if any get sore.

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Wednesday
Oct012025

Events Coming Up

Here is the gallery. I will add to it as the day goes on.

Tomorrow the vet is coming to our house to do checkups, shots and microchips. 

Saturday and Sunday we have puppy visits.

After your visit, we request you send Nathan your top 3 picks.

After pups are assigned, we will ask for names, pertinent info so all these swag bags and paperwork can be finished.

We will also ask day of pickup. Busy times for all coming.

Please realize that this is not an easy process for us, either. We haven't even asked for the top 3 and I am getting - I MUST have this one - no other. At the end of the day, there is not a bad puppy in the lot. 

One time, 5 people wanted the same puppy and it took us 3 days to figure it all out. It included telling someone they have to wait for the next litter. It was the most stress-filled experience. I do not want to duplicate that time but it is already turning into that. 

Instead of being a happy moment for all of you, I am heartsick. Just thought you should know.

All these pups you will love. They will be what you desire by exposure, love and training. You do not know them well enough like me. You have had a fleeting moment in time so mostly it is based on looks. <sigh>

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.