Long Saturday But Fun

Kat couldn't help himself so off into the pool he went. It didn't matter who was on it - he thought he deserved it.

It's been a very busy day with family (last day to visit tomorrow) and with dogs. We had one pup go home and lots of people to play and snuggle with dogs.

As soon as Missy wakes up, we are going to do a one on one walk with Max and Missy.

Our guest Jay, Jay, Teddy and Cookie are also having a roaring grand time. As a matter of fact, as I type Max, Teddy, Cookie and Jay Jay are all playing for all they are worth. The gals with the exception of Cookie are all snoozin' and so are the pups.

It's so good that we have this crew as it stops me from thinking about missing pups.

More tomorrow...

Bonding Time

Missy and Max have times in the day where we just have the two of them together.

Missy is joining Max's home on Tuesday and their relationship is developing quite nice.

Though Max enjoys Treasure more - they all know she is in heat and we have to keep them apart, it's for different reasons. All the males like Treasure now fixed or not.

Even neutered males act funny when a gal is in heat. Once a boy - always a boy?

But Max is starting to find the fun in Missy when there aren't so many distractions and so many playmates to choose from.


We have many too with Teddy, Cookie, Jay Jay and Max all visitors having so many relationships to build and so many walks to take. By Tuesday, Jay Jay will be the only guest and we will be down to just Saki. It will be great to have Jay Jay as he is a pup himself to hang out with the Saki.

We have had a full day with grooming, walks (Teddy can't figure out why he can't have 5) and play sessions. Teddy is the dawg that says - let's party guys and he gets them all going. Cookie is a good match for him too rising to his level.

Oh, it's been a full house this week and Fiona - well no walks for her - lazing around enjoying the moments before she has kids in tow - so to speak.

Grand kids had other things to do so tomorrow we have relatives - Jasper going home and crazy times here. It's going to be fun and it's great for the dawgs - I tell you. Conditioning is the best medicine if done right.

Wait til you see a picture of Jay Jay. He too is a cutie patootie!

Fiona hasn't started labour yet so no extra pups. I got a nap in as Cookie thought last night was party time. heheh

Much more tomorrow after crazy dawg sleeping arrangements. Will Treasure get out of heat - please. hehehehehe

Lazy Daze

It was one of those days. We had the sun shining bright - a puppy person who is also a dear friend and her husband who we are getting to know come over to drop off their dog so it can get acquainted with their new addition.

As you can see, Wasabi thought this was a grand proposition as she rather likes this Max character and we do too.

We also got another visit from Teddy who I think of as the party guy. He just knows how to have fun and doesn't stop till he falls fast asleep.

Then Cookie came a few days ago and took her time deciding who she would hang out with. She liked me the best. Nathan swears they all love him the best but shhh they don't. Cookie is Remy's brother and really found a great liking to Teddy and Max.

The whole pack is gelling. We had a marathon grooming session. Kat went swimming. No one else shown an interest and that meant wash for him.

Gad..it's exciting and we have a puppy going home tomorrow and no signs of pups for Fiona yet. We are in waiting.

You know what is interesting? Max looks like a male Fiona. Wow... We haven't seen him for quite sometime so it was great to have him stay.

More on Havanese Life.>>

Anytime, I Suppose

We found out a bit ago that our Fiona is pregnant.

We had intended to have a litter with her when she next went into heat. In spite of our best efforts, which I thought were most diligent, Kat and her had other ideas and beat us to the mark.

Wasabi’s litter of five start leaving on Friday to their new homes and Fiona is most likely going to grace us with 4 more before they even get out the door. Timing wise this comes as an unexpected surprise but we know we’re going to love them to pieces nonetheless.

So, we will be continuing Havanese Life with the progress of Fiona's pups. We expect small pups from this crew as Fiona is a tiny thing. She's had a haircut and belly shave. Pics to come later.

Changes for Wasabi

Wasabi had her first experience without the pups and she acted okay. The pups went to get their hearing test without her.

When they returned she did stand on guard but she is starting to make the moves of - 'they are flying the coop' soon. They know and she will be fine.

Wasabi is an excellent Mom and tends to truly enjoy motherhood. As she will be bred next heat, she will have that experience again soon and wil relish it.

Her only fault is teaching the little ones her fun and games such as going behind the pool house - through the plants and under the deck. But Wasabi - her care free attitude and her way agile body - well she's a special gal.

I expect her to be enjoying long walks with her human mom while they both get into shape - her for another pregnancy and the human mom - just because it is overdue. Then the white stuff hits and paths will be made and all sorts of fun begins and hopefully we will be able to get some of her pups back for a play session or two through those white paths we dig out.

Grand Kids and Pups & The Talemaker Crew

The grand kids are here from North Carolina and also our 2 grand children from Toronto. It's been a bit of an adjustment for the dogs and each reacted differently.

Risa tried to jump on the diving board with one of them as that is what she does with her Daddy and Wasabi barked when Luke cried. Shoshi had a grand time watching and being wonderful where she usually is not fond of sudden movements.

The house noise level has increased 10 fold. The pups were taken aback for a second when they saw so many people - so much noise but off they trotted to the grass and had a rip roaring time. So - they survived.

Daddy will be remaining home tomorrow where human Mommy will be doing the ex for a bit of the day. The thought...I don't know how the daughter does it comes to mind - or I am way too old and forget and the they give you a hug - make you laugh and the you know.

It is indeed a crazy dawg house here today. Peel me off the floor next week. Pups going home. Lots of activity. Well at least the dogs will get their conditioning in for sure.

Now tell me, what are you doing? Don't tell me you are relaxing with your Havs.

Messy Times

This is a photo I took today.

We have the Treasured one in heat so Kat tends to get to be a messy boy frequently. It's nothing pet people have to deal with when they neuter their males but us breeders - well we look for new ways to keep them clean and looking good if they are showing and are exposed to gals in heat but can't have them.

Most breeders will cut them down but we are a glutton for punishment or I am.

It is NOT fun.

The crew has fun despite the busy-ness of the day.

They walked and ran and had a grand time. It's important to get quality time with all many times throughout the day and we manage to do that. Wow what a week this will be...

Pool Time and Hanging out

It's just pool hang out time today. It's too cold to swim and human Daddy is helping out stewarding at the show amongst anything else they need.

It means the human mom is all alone waiting for family to come over and doing pups and all that fun stuff.

Poor Treasure is in heat so we are juggling dogs and Kat is - well not happy without being with one of his gals. Guys...they just have to deal. Good things com to those that wait.

Puppies love the kitchen but they adore outside.

Gad can they run up and down the stairs these days.

We heard from our friends at Chicadoro that a couple of her dogs got nice wins in the Maritime. We are so excited for them.

Pups and human may take a nap and the big dawgs too. It's one of those days before the crowd hits.