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.

Monday
Oct272025

Luna's New Family

Here are the family photos of Luna

We will be updating the Hallie blog for the next couple of days then Stryker will transition over to the main blog. Yoshi and the main blog is all that will remain unless I get updates that people want to share.

I can't believe this little one is on her way home. She has a big day as she has a vet visit as well. Stryker has his in 2 days.

Here is the gallery of before Luna departing.

If you haven't made your vets appointments, please do so now. 

She is an agile thing and we will miss her wonderful personality.

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

Sunday
Oct262025

Luna's Last Bath

Here is the gallery from Luna's last bath.

How was she? She was a star. She was so chill as you can see in the photos much like Daphne.

She cleans up nice. This one is going home tomorrow and then it will just be Stryker. So many changes all the pups have gone through and Stryker will too.

This puppy is agile. She can jump up on the dog couch with ease and get on top of a plastic crate in the xpen. 

These pups - both sets will and are missed!

Be aware that there are multiple entries today in this blog and it will be the same in Hallie's blog.

Sunday
Oct262025

S'Mores New Family

Here is the family gallery.

It seems he is already playing out back with the kids. Such fun to hear.

Here is the gallery before he departed.

I think the kids got him to expel energy before he departed and the rest are here fast asleep!

Saturday
Oct252025

Smores' Last Bath

Here are Smores' Last Bath Photos

I didn't take him away from playing so Smores was alright with the bath - no issues. We even got a photo of him getting blow dried. He was fine with all of it. 

Baths include doing pads, tummy, around eyes and combing not just brushing them out. He had a couple of knots on his bum that I got out without him complaining. He is a good boy.

I can't believe he is heading home tomorrow morning. 

Thedy had a great play session today. That gallery will be on Hallie's blog later today.

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

Friday
Oct242025

Chillin Smores

See  the gallery on Hallie's blog.

Smores seems to be able to play with or without the other dogs. He is a playful dog who so enjoys having the older dogs around.

Tomorrow he will get a bath in preparation for his departure on Sunday. On Monday Daphne and Luna will depart and lots of changes will occur for Stryker and the Yoshi pups plus a lot of work for the humans. LOL

Videos will be up later across the board. Got to get pups out them dishes, pens and helping Dennis. It is going to be a long night.

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

Thursday
Oct232025

Individuals

You can find the play gallery on Hallie's blog.

Today Nami spent a lot of time playing with Luna. Luna is one of those agile beings who likes to look from on high and she gets there with ease. If mom can do it, I can. Where Smores is the most playful being. He was the one after Kandoo last night when Nafas departed. They are equally great pups just unique personalities and that is what makes them individuals. Can you imagine all dogs being a carbon copy? 

They played. They had fun and then they napped all to do it again. They are eating 3 times a day and not at night. They are sleeping through the night.

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

Wednesday
Oct222025

Last of the 5

Here is the gallery of play today.

Tonight, Nafas will depart and we will be down to 4. Nafas is a Hallie pup.

Luna, who is up on a chair on so many photos loves to sit on high and she is rather agile.They all seem to be. In one swoop they are up on the dog couch or chair or what have you. 

They really are a great crew. 

They will soon be playing in the kitchen.

I am beginning to think they are missing those that left but they are on a journey and they are going to adjust and love it! Nothing like being the focus!

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

Tuesday
Oct212025

Winston's New Family

Here are the family photos.

Trying to get Winston looking towards the camera was funny. I think he had eyes for his owners. He had a waggy tail while he was being held. 

Here are the photos of the play before departure of all the pups.

First born is now home... I will be uploading videos after I complete the blogs.

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

Monday
Oct202025

Winston's Last Bath

Here are the bath photos.

Well there are always firsts. He was unhappy about the bath. It could have been due to the reality that I interrupted his play upstairs but he didn't like the dryer either. Seeing he was so good before, I figure it had to do with I took him away from fun to do THAT!

He does clean up nicely. After all was done, he romped and played with the rest as if it never happened. 

He will be going home in the afternoon. I will have Nafas to bathe and a few other regular grooms plus fit in that exercise. We shall see how the day goes. I just started blogs now and am eating for the 1st time. It is that busy but that's okay.

Be sure to look at Hallie's blog for the play gallery.

Sunday
Oct192025

Changes Coming

See the gallery on Hallie's blog.

Tomorrow Winston, the pup pictured above will get his bath and photos as he is departing on the 21st. Nafas the Hallie pup will depart on the 22nd. Then we will be down to 4. The last 2 will not depart till the 27th. It means the Yoshi pups will be 5 weeks and should be heading upstairs to sleep but it depends on food. 

So many changes with everyone.

The baths are a lot of work but a lot of fun too. I am always interested in seeing how they do in the bath. This crew, so far has been great in baths.

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

Saturday
Oct182025

Playing Upstairs

Here is the gallery.

Busy Busy today so a short blog. I am juggling and didn't even get to enjoy the outdoors but I did enjoy the pups upstairs. 

They played more than yesterday. They had quiet times yesterday but seems they adjusted to the 2 departing. It happens.

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

Friday
Oct172025

Quiet Times

See the gallery on Hallie's blog.

This is Smore's sitting with Stryker or could it be another name? We are working on it.

Pup play today has been interesting. To say it was low key is an understatement. No running like wild pups. Just quiet play for the most part and you will see this on the videos.

We shall see how tonight's session goes. They head upstairs for that last play session before bed.

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

Thursday
Oct162025

Georgi's New Family

Here is the family gallery.

We are now down to 6 and the next does not go home till the 21st. That means new bath photos coming for Winston on the 20th.

They played and had a blast before Georgi departed. She is going to live with havanese so she is going to be way comfortable as long as they are comfie with her.

She is in for an amazing life!

Here is the gallery before Georgi departed.

She will not live far so we hope to see her. As you know, she is a real character.

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

Wednesday
Oct152025

Play Before Quinn's Departure

Here is the gallery of the 2 litters taken this morning.

This was their 1st time in the kitchen and no nervousness. They just went a new place - this is fun!

They played for a bit after Quinn departed and are now sleeping.

Georgi also had her bath so look at all the entries. Georgi departs tomorrow morning.

They ran. They climbed and they played. They really enjoyed the play session!

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

Wednesday
Oct152025

Quinns New Family

Here are the family photos.

Be sure to look at all the entries for today. We have Georgi, the play and the family entry. 

It has been a busy day today. Quinn has a long way to go home and managed to find a steak bone in the kitchen. I hope it kept him busy on his drive home.

We already miss him. 

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