Little Wonders Havanese

08/06/2024

This is Amigo who just turned 17. He is from my first havanese litter - out of my Daisy (Moorea's Princess Daisy Blossom) and Nancy Hennessey's PeeWee (Kelticdream Party for Mina). He's a healthy happy boy who loves his walks and still gets the zoom-zooms. He enjoys life with Ora-Lee and her family in Wellington Nova Scotia

04/20/2024

Study: Metal bowls have MORE dangerous bacteria⚠️ than plastic! 🤯

Pet food and water bowls can transmit bacteria, according to research, and while 67% of owners use metal bowls, only about 1/3 of people wash the bowl after a meal, and some only dry wipe, which is how the bacteria party gets started 🤢. And that slippery film in the water bowl after 24 hours? That’s a brew of bacteria🦠 that can be transferred from your dog to you and your family.

The amount of moisture in the food also matters. Wet food (compared to dry) was associated with higher bacteria - and higher humidity levels are likely to create perfect conditions for bacterial growth, especially after coming in contact with dog saliva left in the bowl.

In our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we lay out the pro’s and con’s of different types of bowls. Here’s a glimpse of what you need to know:

Plastic🥣: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, which can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis that leaves your pet’s nose & lips, pink and irritated.

Ceramic:🫖 Hartpury scientists found the most harmful bacterial species (salmonella, E.coli and MRSA) were most frequently found in ceramic bowls because of people continuing to use them after fine cracks in the glaze become visible.

Stainless steel🥄: cheaper quality bowls have been involved in recalls due to heavy metal contamination. Be sure to buy high-quality bowls (18/8 or 304 steel) from a trusted source.

Glass🥛: Durable, kitchen-friendly glass bowls made from 100% borosilicate glass (Pyrex) make great food and water bowls on the floor.

🧼No matter which type of bowl you use, the best thing you can do to protect you and your dog’s health is to wash your bowl after every meal with hot water and soap. In addition, at least once a week, run your bowls through the hot cycle in your dishwasher. You can also coat the bowl with hydrogen peroxide, wait five minutes, then wipe with a clean sponge and rinse.

For more info on bowls, Comment and we’ll message you the link to The Forever Dog LIFE book where in part one titled The Forever Kitchen and the section labelled “Food & Water Bowls", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🌱 that won’t leach contaminants⚠️ over time.

04/11/2024

Our "Partners in Crime"puppies are all spoken for. They still spend most of their time sleeping but here they are playing and tumbling with each other

04/01/2024

Looking more like puppies now that their eyes are open. Puppies are all spoken for.

04/01/2024

Puppies are 3 weeks old and still spend most of their time sleeping. Their eyes are open and they walk short distances and interact with one another for a few moments before they fall asleep again. By next week they will be more awake and active.
Puppies are all spoken for. Our next litter will be next year

03/25/2024

Our "Partners in Crime" litter is two weeks old and getting quite chubby. Their eyes are open now and pretty soon they will be moving around and trying to get into havanese puppy mischief. Their names are Nick and Nora (Dashiel Hammet's classic The Thin Man) and Tommy and Tuppence (Agatha Christie's Secret Adversary)

03/24/2024

03/18/2024

Abby's babies at 1 week old. Their main activity is sleeping and eating. They are getting nice and chubby.

03/13/2024

Yes, they may revolt as I still adjust

03/11/2024

Puppies arrived tonight. Two boys and two girls. All are healthy and nursing well

03/09/2024

Downward Sizing Dog: A Reformed Big Dog Snob Defends the Small Dog Life

10/16/2023

Something to keep in mind.

10/09/2023

A prospective puppy owner should be interested in what sort of dog they will be living with for ten to fifteen years. They should get a breed that fits their life, activities and personality. Learn about how a breeder finds the right homes for their on : https://www.ckc.ca/en/The-Dish/May-2017/Finding-the-Right-Home-for-Your-Puppies

Breed featured: Labrador Retriever

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Un acheteur de chiot doit s’intéresser au chien qui partagera leur vie pour les prochaines dix à quinze années. Choisissez plutôt celui qui correspond le mieux à votre style de vie, vos activités et votre personnalité. Lire la suite : https://www.ckc.ca/fr/Le-courrier-canin/Mai-2017/Trouver-le-bon-foyer-pour-vos-chiots

Race représentée sur la photo : Retriever (Labrador)

10/08/2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

10/08/2023

The little wonders taking a nap before they find more mischief to get into. Puppies are ALL SPOKEN FOR and will be going to their families next week

10/08/2023

Meet Amistosa's Sweet Baby James. Jamie has joined our family at Little Wonder's Havanese thanks to Terri Fudge at Amistosas Havanese. He is gorgeous and we are looking forward to showing him off at the dog shows in a few months.

10/02/2023

Puppies are 8 weeks old now and it's not often that they are awake and stay still enough for a photo op. One of our families has had to cancel so one little girl is now available.

09/25/2023

09/21/2023

08/11/2023

Meet Whiskey and Abby the beautiful parents of our latest litter

08/10/2023

Welcome to the world to our new litter. Three girls, Joni, Dolly and Emmylou and three boys Dylan, Denver and Taylor were born August 5th. Parents are Little Wonders Abracadabra (Abby) and Almendares Whiskey at Amistosa.