Happy Holidays

As luck would have it both Opal and Ali have come into heat at the same time, and much earlier than expected. Considering the weather here, and in Seattle, I will not being flying to Washington any time soon, so it looks as though Opal's litter will be the one and only litter this spring. Providing that there are no more storms next week we will go ahead with the planned Opal/Cosmo breeding which means that the puppies will arrive in early March. After that Opal will have at least a year of R n R.

We had a bittersweet visit today with Deb Mumbie and Shadow. Deb adopted Shadow from us over six years ago because, while Shadow and Mojo were the best of friends, Shadow could not cope with multiple dogs in the house and especially puppies. Deb had a two year old Sheltie by the name of Roy at the time, and it turned out to be the perfect place for Shadow and close enough that we could visit. Those of you who have been to our picnics recognize Shadow as the honorary Havanese at each of our picnics. Shadow had multiple agility and obedience titles and loved it when he had a job to do, but disliked the noise and confusion of litters and multiple dogs. Shadow will be thirteen on December 18, but this will be his last Christmas. Even though he still looks like a two year old, he has become incontinent, his liver is barely functioning and his heart is enlarged. Prior to this he has not had a sick day. He will be assisted cross the Rainbow Bridge between Christmas and New Years. I feel that I have been so blessed by the wonderful dogs who have shared their lives with me and the wonderful people who have adopted some of them. Thank you for helping me say goodbye. These pictures were taken this morning.

Happy Holidays

Lusa

Here's Lusa!

Cole

Cole is now happily with his new owner and we are waiting for pictures from all our new puppy owners.

We will be having another litter which will probably be arriving in April. If you would like to know more about our breeding program please visit my website at:

Sonrisas Havanese

Health is our priority and if you would like more information please feel free to call us at 905-372-4183

Hav joy,

Rita Thomas
Sonrisas Havanese

Cole

This is Cole who is now available. The new owners were very upset but Gramma who lives with them from time to time could not cope with a dog in the house. He is a wonderful, loving little guy with lots of kisses ready for everyone.

This litter, including Cole, have had BAER testing, liver testing and all have passed with flying colours. All my dogs are throughly health tested. If you would like more information please call 905-372-4183.

Hav joy,
Rita
http://www.sonrisashavanese.ca