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! 

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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
Jan302022

17 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

Who is the most animated? The 3rd born and he is a boy. You can often find him exploring and calling to mom. 

They actually seem to be on a similar timeline to Spirit's which I find is fascinating given they are 4 days younger.

Check out the videos.

Saturday
Jan292022

16 Days Old

The pups are starting to play with each other and they are noticing the toys.

Here is the gallery. 

All the pups are now over 1 pound. They have fat tummies and so enjoy snuggles. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

Friday
Jan282022

15 Days Old

They are such a great group. They love you doing tummy rubs. It makes you want to do them more but sleep they must.

Here is the gallery.

Have you ever noticed a puppy twitching while it is sleeping on video? What does this mean? 

We call this twitching Activated Sleep. Twitching helps build the puppies muscle tone which helps give the puppies strength to stand and walk on their own. These funny looking twitches also sends off bursts of neuronal firing which plays an extremely important role in motor coordination. In essence, they are growing and developing. Twitching is a key indicator that the puppy is healthy and developing normally. But to some it appears cute and to others concerning but other than wondering what puppies dream of, all is good!

Thursday
Jan272022

Two Weeks Old

Check out the gallery.

The pups are now starting to try to get up on their legs and walk. It's a riot and #3 is the best. They do like to look around.

Here are their weights tonight. 

Boy 1-1-3/8oz 404g

Girl 2  14-7/8oz 424g

Boy 3 1-2-1/8oz 516g

Girl with Spash 1-3-1/8oz 543g

Where were Spirits at 4 days ago?

1-2-1/8 Boy and 1-6/8oz

So not much difference. I think they are on track to be together when they are mobile. 

Wednesday
Jan262022

Day 13: 1st Born Boy Eyes Open

Life can be a yawn. I finally decided to open my eyes says 1st born. Now we all have eyes open.

Here is the eyes open gallery.

Can't wait till they walk. How exciting will that be?

Here is the 13 days gallery.

I can't believe the younger set is 2 weeks old tomorrow. Really 2 weeks? Lots of fun coming in a week or two. Can't wait.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Tuesday
Jan252022

Day 12: Eyes Open

4th born gal with white splash on her back does have her eyes open. She opens. She closes and then sleeps. LOL

Here is her gallery.

This is the 3rd born boy. These photos were taken this morning as I had a very busy day grooming. Their eyes are really open now.

Here is his gallery.

This means the only one to remain is 1st born boy. I suspect he will be tomorrow. 

I can't wait till they start walking and getting curious. As soon as they start attempting walking, we will take them out of their whelping box. The blankets will come down so they can look at each other. Then eventually they will be together. Going to be a fun journey.

Here is the day 12 gallery.

Monday
Jan242022

Eyes Open 11 Days

Leave it to the got to eat too fast but now doesn't littlest one of all 6. She has opened her eyes first. I suspected it would be her as for the last 2 days I have seen squinty eyes on her. Here is her gallery. She is so pretty. Who will be the next? Spirit's boy ot another Tempie pup? They do have squinty eyes.

11 days old aready. They are all gaining well and Tempie is a wonderful mom. Can't wait till all their eyes are open.

Here is the gallery.

The littlest is trying to get up on her legs. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

Sunday
Jan232022

10 Days Old

I do believe Tempie has all tri-colour babies - how outstanding is that? We have never had an entire litter as tri-colours. The eyebrows - all of it - nice! They are beauties!

Here is the gallery.

The one pictured above is mighty comfie. Dogs do not sleep on their back unless they are comfortable with their environment. 

They are snugglers. They so love to be held. Can't wait till they have eyes open and are mobile.

Check out the videos.

Saturday
Jan222022

9 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

In the gallery you will see a few side by sides with Spirit's pup. Then I had Nathan hold and I put those photos in Spirits gallery. 

What a fun comparison. 

Check out the videos.

I still see squinty eyes on this crew but the earliest they can open their eyes is 10 days old. It will be interesting to see when they do.

Friday
Jan212022

8 Days Old

 

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Here is the gallery.

This crew may actually be shorter in body. I should put them together for a shot tomorrow and check it out. They are gaining as they should. They are fat puppies that like you to hold them. It's delightful.

Be sure to check out the videos.