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Chicadoro/Sonrisas Picnic

Well, this is a fine mess I've gotten us into!!
Due to the impending arrival of my two litters, we have to change the date of our Annual Picnic!!
According to the latest ultrasound, Maggie is due either on or just before the date we had chosen originally!!! Bad planning on my part but again unfortunately, Mother Nature does not tend to co-operate when it comes to a bitches season and when she will accept being bred. I really think that Maggie decided not to participate in this years picnic, LOL, and the only way she could accomplish this was to have this litter on the "most" inconvenient date possible.
So dear people, the new date of our picnic is August 23/08 and it will be held at the home of my dear friend, Rita Thomas. I do hope that this does not mess with your plans and sincerely hope that all can come (and perhaps those who couldn't come, now can!!).
Directions to Rita's new home can be found at:
If you're coming from the east(Montreal)then directions can be found at:
Don't forget, it's a pot-luck picnic so bring your favourite picnic dish and don't worry what you bring as it all works out in the end. We provide the soft drinks, water, cutlery, napkins, plates, etc....

OH NO, What have we done?????

Puppy Fever has struck the Chicadoro household!!!
Maggie went to visit Michelle, our wonderful vet and an ultrasound showed that she is carrying at least(!) 7 puppies!!!!
The pitter-patter of little paws will be a thundering herd come the end of August. Now that Maggie is also expecting we should have Hav babies by the handful to give wonderful puppy kisses. Puppy breath is sooooo lovely and it looks like mom better start saving those newspapers!!

Oops, I did it again!!

Well, it's official, I'm gonna have more babies!!! Mommy took me for a drive to the nice vet's clinic today and they did something to my belly called an ultrasound. Vet Michelle was watching a little screen with fuzzy black & white pictures on it and saying "there's one and there's another and another and another". She thinks I've got 4 or 5 babies in my tummy!!! Oh boy, I love babies. I'm ever such a good mommy. I love to feed them and clean them and....oh yeah, did I tell you I get lots & lots of food. That's my favourite part!

Boy is mommy nuts or what!!!??!!!
We finally get some relief from the humidity and it's off to some place called Orono for another dog show! And this time, mommy's taking me!! She knows I hate the car!! Why oh why can't I just stay at home with daddy & everyone else??? We wanted to play in the back all day and get dirty & smelly and covered in grass clippings that daddy so thoughtfully spread all over the backyard!! We love having green feets, it's like a salad in a bag only it's all over our feets. LOL
I guess it was worth the trip cause my big sister, Flora came back with some pretty ribbons and mommy was all happy cause she gots something call Winners Bitch. Boy I don't think I ever wants to be called Winners Bitch??? Well then mommy picks me up and starts washing the drool out of my beard and combing me and fluffing me when all I want to do is snooze in the pen. It's so very hot here but the breeze feels so good.
Finally, we went over to the big tent and mommy made me walk around on the grass and stand pretty for this nice lady called a judge. She called me cute!!! I'm not cute!!! I'm a hooligan!!! At least that's what daddy calls me, his little hooligan!! and daddy's always right!! So nobody better call me cute!!
Anyways, then she looks at mommy and says Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Best of Breed, Group 1 and Puppy Group. I don't know what she was talking about but she gave mommy all these pretty ribbons! I like ribbons, daddy likes ribbons and I'm bringing them home to him!!
Back in the car (did I tell you I hate the car?) and we finally gots home around 7pm. I was soooooo exhausted I couldn't eat my din-din and it was my favourite, ground chicken wings, mmmmmmm, yum. Finally, mommy picked me up and we all went to bed and dreamed of our exciting day in Orono!!!! ZZZZZZZZZ......

Dog Daze of ???????

Here's one little girl who's nose is totally out of whack as mommy won't let her stay out in the heat for very long!!!! Flora can't understand why a black coated Hav can't stay out in the sun when it's so very beautiful in the backyard.

This time of year is dangerous for our furbabies in that they can become overheated and dehydrated very quickly. Make sure that there is always some shade available along with fresh water. Signs of dehydration are lethargy, vomiting and excessive panting. Many people do not realize that dogs cool themselves by panting and this is one way they have of perspiring. Another way of perspiring is through the pads on their feet.

If you think your furbaby has become dehydrated, take them out of the sun into a cooler area immediately. Wet or immerse them in cool (not ice) water and then fan them vigorously to help cool them. Give them small amounts of fluids every few minutes but do not allow them to drink excessively as this could cause vomiting. If you have any electrolytes you can add them to the drinking water to help restore the bodies' nutrients quickly. If improvement is not almost immediate, get them to a vet ASAP!!! They may need subcutaneous or intravenous fluids!!!

An excellent site with very good information is at:

http://sandiegoschutzhund.org/references/heatstroke.htm

On another note, I don't know how many of you smell your doggies feet but I think they smell like Frito Lays Corn Chips!!! Frito Paws!! A new flavour treat!!

WOOFSTOCK !

Well, we finally made it to Woofstock and boy what an exciting trip that was! Everywhere you looked, people, dogs, booths, it was soooooo busy. Flora and Downsy made their first trip to the big city and boy did they have a ball, especially Downsy.

When we got to the St. Lawrence Market we met up with Darlah, Nathan, Katsura & Downsy's sister, Fiona. From the moment we entered the market area, we were handed bags and treats and samples. It was dog heaven with vendors carrying everything from doggie popsicles and yogurt to doggie caterers, clothing suppliers, leashes, toys, beds and even a woman called the "Dead Dog Lady" singing about pets at the Rainbow Bridge and unfaithful husbands!?!

Downsy, of course, had to sample everything that was handed out. She gave her seal of approval to just about everything but the peanut butter popsicle. That was definitely a 2 paws down! We still have a strawberry one in the freezer to try later. Trying to control myself from buying one of everything was the most difficult and I succeeded by buying two new beds for the girls and that was about all except for a bag or two of treats!
Check out this bed! It's now Downsy's favourite!!!

Little Lavender is all grown up!!

Just received a picture of Rylie, one of Lola's pups and she's turning into a beautiful young puppy! She's even found herself a Havanese BFF in her condo and they play in the park all the time. This other Hav is from Saskatchewan but I don't know what kennel she is from. So if anyone has sent a puppy to Toronto, specifically the Yonge/Eglinton area, drop me a line.
BTW, Rylie was Lavender in Lola's litter and she is on the left in the picture.

The morning after!!

Well, Lola and I have recovered after our weekend in Orangeville!! 10 hours of sleep will do a body good!!! Sorry Darlah, don't mean to rub it in, ;-)

When I was away, Alex decided to visit our friends and of course, took all the girls with him. Poor man was a little frazzled as Downsy upchucked all the way there and proceed to have a very loose poo. Here's a shot of him and Tony (creator of the MacToons) trying to clean up little Downsy!

Isn't it amazing how a 6lb Hav can bring two 6'5", 225lb men to their knees!!!

Lola: Show Stylin'

My human mommy has me staying at the Talemaker house with her while we do shows and THAT boy dawg Katsuro. He thinks he's in love but I am a gal who attracts the guys so he's going to have to perfect his game if he expects to get a Cuban babe like me.

Sure - he snuggles real fine but.... it takes more to impress THIS gal.

Well, we are hanging out. Getting our game plan in place and going to kick some ahem - so watch out!

There's no stopping me once I get started. So, look for me with great things coming soon!

Romping with the Talemaker Gang!!!

Flora is fascinated watching Nathan lead the Talemaker crew a merry chase around her backyard! There was an afternoon thunder storm so we were in for some wet dawgs but what's a little water among friends!
Even Brittany, the Beardie joined in with the fun, barking out orders to all the puppers and making sure that peace was kept in the Chicadoro backyard.

What's happening now with Maggies' babies........

This is Chicadoro's Bella Isabella, otherwise known & loved as Izzie. She decided that when her Daddy Mike got his tax refund from Revenue Canada that she was entitled to half. After all, a girl needs a little pocket money, right!!! Unfortunately, as all good Havies know, paper is deeeelicious and the thrill of having that paper in her little paws was more than she could resist.....She therefore did what any self-respecting Havie girl would do she proceeded to take her half of the cheque (carefully leaving Daddy's half in Mommy's purse) and munched away till it was alllllll gone!!!
It's a good thing she's cute....but all is forgiven and she now has a new life preserver and will be going to the cottage this weekend to try it out.

The latest MAC toon!!

Mother's Day

Well, it's a bright & sunny morning here in Brighton and I'm getting ready to drive into the city to see my mom for Mother's Day. I think I'll take Lola with me and go to Darlahs' for a quick visit and maybe pick up some doggie goods at Ren's in Oakville.
My Mother's Day resolution is to try and post something to my blog at least every day (or every other?) and keep it up to date.
I never did keep a diary as a kid so this will be an effort for me as I can never think of something to write. Those of you that know me, know that doesn't apply to "something to say", BG. I'm never at a loss for words in person, LOL.
There's something brewing at Chicadoro and maybe I'll let everyone in on the secret in the next month or so.............

The Visit!!

Oh, we're so excited here at Chicadoro. One of Maggies' babies is coming for a visit next week and it will be so nice to see her after all this time. Here's a recent photo of Coco taken at Grandma's house at Easter. Isn't she the cutest!!

Coco will be staying with her sister, Fiona, at Talemaker while her mom, Maggie & I are at a show in Harrisburg, PA this weekend. I've already told Darlah and Nathan that I'm picking her up on Monday when I get back from the show. They can't have her the whole time!!! Share nicely!!

We're Famous!!!!!

One of our best friends is a cartoonist and satirist. He is published in the local paper and has also produced a couple of books of his work. Although his cartoons are political in nature, mostly local politics, occasionally he strays from this area and a few weeks ago this was one of those times. The small black dog is his schnauzer, Hamish and the larger dog is my Beardie, Brittany. The name on the dog bowl is his tribute to our Hav, Lola.

His cartoon the following week was this one after he visited our newest addition to the family, Downsy!!! I have to thank him for taking a few pounds off me!!! LOL!!

Company's here!!!

What an exciting week!!
We have company and the Havs are fascinated by the big dogs. Every time one of them enter the room, it's alert!! alert!! bark, bark, bark!!! You would think that after living with Brittany all their lives they would be used to two more Beardies? But no, these aren't the brown/white Beardie that they have always seen, these are slate/white Beardies. Obviously to the discerning eye of the Havanese, this makes a major difference!!

And to make matter worse (oh, the humanity!!) they dare to sleep in the Havanese beds!!! Don't they know that they'll stretch these beds out of Havie shape???















And we won't even mention the space they take up in Mommy & Daddy's bed, hogging all the pillows, boy, some company they are!!!!!














Well, they are a lot of fun and we all enjoy having them here. I think they will be missed next weekend!

Where's The Fence?

Daddy Alex built this magnificent fence and then mother nature took hold and it disappeared.

Here's a photo of Flora and 2 visitors, Miss Fiona (she's a Chicadoro pup) and Miss Abigail hanging out next to that HUGE fence that this human built.

Be sure to click on the photo to get a larger view.

Crazy Havanese Socialization

Maggie Says:

My human parents took me to this crazy dawg house where I could visit my Havanese mommy and my daughter.

One of my Havanese kids who hasn't yet left the nest and thinks she can take over the bed - the couch - the everything - came along for this crazy trip too.

She's a real pistol (dark sable) much like her sister.

The light sable one is her sister that left the nest to live at this crazy dawg house we visited.

I sauntered into the house and suddenly I found I was back to mothering her again. A mother's work is never done - you know. The pups just thought - well they are pups and full of life and woah do they know how to have fun. What can I say?

The pup that is a dark sable - gorgeous beauty - may be available to the right home - send mail if interested. If you want to see what she looks like, check her out in this video.

Yvonne's Pups: Visiting Day

Yvonne's pups went for their baer tests (all passed) and then came to vist the Talemaker crew. Yvonne's Fiona remained and the rest of the crew went home till they go to their forever homes. Here's some of the photos from this fun day! Two pups are still available to only the best homes!

Chicadoro Puppies & Visitors

Yvonne was kind enough to share her pups with us. Here are a few of the photos from this event. The host is giving me fits so soon more will be added - as allowed and I figure which I already uploaded - which isn't as easy as you think.

I am also working on a video that I will upload. Yvonne can elaborate but there are a few puppies left to go to the 'right' homes.

Maggie's Beautiful Pups 7 Slideshow

Check out Maggie's pups at 7 weeks. I was delighted that Yvonne put up with our visit ooohing and ahing over her delicious ones. Here's a photo of her crew. You can click on it to get a better view or click here and see a slideshow of her crew.

Don't foget to check out the video below. You will be glad you did.

These pups are Boooo-ti-fulllllll!

My 1st Video

Well, I finally did it!!! Move over Spielberg, Coppola & Lucas....
Yvonne is here!!!!

Darlah has been gently prodding me to create a video of the pups. Feeling somewhat intimidated, I decided that I needed no furthing nudging and here are my results. Not bad for a first-timer if I do say so myself!!

Maggie's Pups at Four Weeks Old

Watch Maggie's pups at 4 weeks old ring in the New Year by playing hide & seek with Alex's feet, getting some crate conditioning, playing with the older guys and plain and simple - having a great time.

So much excitement!!! (part 1)

LOLA here!! Mommy Y says she's too pooped to write so I'm gonna give you the whole lowdown on what's happenin' here at Casa Poole. And seein' as how I've gots the keyboardie thing all to myself, I thought everyone would like to see me when I was a little girl in Cuba.

Gosh, I was sooooooo purty!!! Oh, yeah, were was I????

Well, we've had so much excitement here for the past 6 weeks that I don't know where to begin.

Last week Mommy Y started brushin' me and complainin' bought how I had more sticks and leaves in my coat than there were in the 'tire yard??? I don't know where she gots that idea from as we's gots 5 whole acres and that's a whole lots of leaves. Anyway when she was finished she popped me in the sink and cleaned me up reallllll good. Boy, she don't 'ppreciate how long it takes a girl to get the smell of that perfumey stuff out of her hair. Must be why Mommy Y calls me her "junkyard dawg"?

Well, where to begin??? I guess the most 'portant news is that all my babies are now in their forever'n'ever homes. I was so sad to see them go but it was time for them to leave the nest and for me to get my girlish figure back,bg!!!

Lavender went to live with Iris & Michael in a beautifool coop?condo?partyment?(sounds like a henhouse to me??) but MommyY says that's a very nice place. Here they are on the day my baby left home on her new adventure! She's changed her name! Guess she wants to be a big city girl!!!

And this picture is of Rylie Lavender enjoying her new toy & blankie. MMMM? new toys?? new blankie??? Maybe I should go for a little visit, MMM???? Wonder if the food is good there??

Oh, where was I??? oh yeah, the past 6 weeks.........

Well, first off, my baby sis, Maggie (aka the "diva") had found out she was preggers too............