Michigan Havanese

So Much Has Happened!

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What a busy week for us here at Carneys Haven! The puppies are growing by leaps and bounds. They all doubled their birthweight by day 9. Their little pink noses are beginning to turn black. And today, on day 14, their eyes are beginning to open!

Here are some closeups with their new names…all related to the Wolf Blood Moon lunar eclipse.

This is Moonlight. She is the smallest one of the bunch but is definitely holding her own. Like the others, she doubled her birthweight by day 9! Luna is a black parti. Today Moonlight weighs 12.9 ounces.

This is our boy, Eclipse. He was the second one born. Weighed in at 5.9 ounces and is now 15.5! He is a dark red sable parti.

This is Moonstruck. She is a pretty red parti. Her eyes were the last to open but they slightly open now. Moonstruck was the last to be born and was quite a bit larger than the others at first. But Eclipse and Luna have passed by her as of a couple days ago! Today she weighed 15.9 ounces.

 

This is Luna. She was the first born and is a dark red sable parti. Her eyes are open but her little nose hasn’t quite turned all black yet. As of yesterday, she is the biggest of the bunch at 1 pound, 1 ounce.

4 Weeks Old

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The puppies are playing so well with each other! Fun to watch them pull and tug on each other. Here are some updated photos.

This is Mary, as in Mary Wilson of The Supremes. She weighs 1 # 12 oz.

This is Mary again. Love the colors on all these pups!

Florence

 

Florence weighs 1# 9 oz.

This is Marvin. Right now he’s the smallest, at 1# 6 oz., but this will likely change.

Marvin as in Marvin Gaye…another Motown superstar!

And Diana (as in Ross) who weighs 1#, 13 oz…just beating out her sister by 1 ounce.

Diana

Some Books I Like…

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I have had several families appreciate input on what books to read before your new family member arrives.

Here are some I like:

The Havanese was written by a veterinarian who used to breed and show Havanese dogs

 

How to Speak Dog is a fun but informative book about communicating with your canine family member. Modern Dog Parenting has a wonderful approach to training your new puppy.

Dr. Pitcairn has included dozens of recipes for hand made dog food should you be so inclined. But this is a great reference book for many health issues that can come up. And, he has a holistic approach which I like.

Joyous Havanese was written by Kitty Braund and is very helpful. I got my first Havanese, Phoebe, from Kitty. It was her last litter as she was approaching 90 years young. Phoebe is my heart dog…just turned 10!

Yea!! We have puppies!!

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Maxi whelped three beautiful girls! Labor went well. First puppy arrived at 2:15 pm. Second took her sweet time and arrived at 5:00. Last puppy came at 6:10. All are nursing well and have good weights: 5.0 to 6.7 ounces. More photos to follow.

Sire is Potter….CH Bristolwood Carneys Mischief in MacGregors Garden.

Potter and Maxi both have sweet, loving and cuddly personalities. Potter is a total shadow and Maxi loves to sleep on my shoulder. Puppies should have fantastic dispositions.

Keep checking back for more updates and photos.

 

Maxi's pups