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  1. Grooming
    I’ve just adopted a 1 yr old havanese that was severely matted with ear infections. Unfortunately had to shave him all the way down with a 10 blade. He’s now at about 1in all over but a little longer on his head. I would love to have a top knot with him and the havanese beard/mustache but am...
  2. General Discussion
    If you dremel your dog’s nails, you NEED this accessory. It is a GAMECHANGER. It is basically a cover for the collet nut (where most dogs with any kind of hair on their paws get tangled.) There are two different sized holes on either side, place the nail tip in and grind the nail. It controls...
  3. Grooming
    Sunny was anxious at the groomers last night. I was there and able to watch and while the groomer's back was turned, Sunny tried to get off the table and was dangling by her noose for 1-2 seconds before I immediately jumped up and rescued her. Truth be told, I almost had a heart attack. The...
  4. Grooming
    This week my son had to get a very short haircut for his 18-month-old Hav "Casey" as he had let the mats get ahead of him -- I'm talking like 1/2" except for his face and tail. Is it possible that this has upset Casey? I imagine it feels different especially when his long tail hair bounces...
  5. Training Tips and Advice
    Hello! I survived my first 4 weeks with Brixton! He is now 14 weeks old. Two odd things I'm not sure how to correct, and would love any advice: Potty training: I live in an apartment and have to do much of the potty training indoors, for now. He's doing pretty well, down to two pee pads in the...
  6. Grooming
    I am looking at grooming tools for hav puppy and wonder if I should go for CC's Mark I x-small or II small slicker brush? Mark II small I also plan on getting CC buttercomb 06, wood pin brush, Ice on Ice detangler spray and Happy Eyes shampoo. Does this seem like a good shopping list for a puppy?
  7. New Member Introductions
    I have a Red Havanese, Finley, who will be one year old September 19th. He was born blind and it has been quite a challenge in learning to groom him, so I am very interested in this subject. Also, I would like to know if anyone has or had a blind Havanese before because I want to get ideas for...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hi! I've fallen in love with these beautiful dogs and everything I've seen and read about them. I'm thinking seriously of getting one, but have a few questions about grooming. 1. What is the longest time that you can go between cuts? 2. What kind of cut would that be? 3. Do many of...
  9. New Member Introductions
    My name is Sherri and I am a proud rescuer of a Havanese / Shih Zsu Mix. I rescued her in Late September 2014. I saw her adorable face online and had to save her. I name her, Tessa, after my grandfather Talan. Additionally, she has the same birthdate as I do - August 4. Therefore, it was...
  10. New Member Introductions
    She is white, and the groomer, despite my instructions, gave her a toy poodle cut. I knew she groomed a co-workers' Havanese well, which is why I took her there. I asked for the same. My puppy (7 mos) has pretty curly hair. Is that why she did this? (She didn't communicate about it so I am not...
  11. General Discussion
    The learning process continues. I wasn't 100% happy with my first effort, so I waited until it grew out a couple of weeks and tried a puppy cut. Here are the results: That's not a divot on her side, I just grabbed her and put her back on the table after I vacuumed the hair off. It's...
  12. General Discussion
    I said after I reviewed the Jodi Murphy Havanese Grooming video I thought the average Hav owner could learn enough to do it themselves and I said I'd try it myself. I did it! I've always had a great respect for groomers and even have even more so now after having done it. Read the account and...
  13. Grooming
    I purchased the 80-minute Jodi Murphy instructional DVD. It ranks right up there with Rory's backpack carrier in best Havanese-related buying decisions I've made. Read my complete review here. There's also an exclusive preview so you can get a sense of the instruction, content, and production...
  14. Grooming
    Well I'm not sure if it's possible for coat blowing to start at 7.5 months or if the last few days of post-neuter cone wearing and less grooming are taking a toll, but Archer's coat seems to be matting like crazy all of a sudden! I keep finding more and more mats! I am able to comb them out but...
  15. Grooming
    I've read everything from a "light misting", to "thoroughly wet the coat, massage it through, and let it set for 10 minutes". Can't seem to find a consensus. Thoughts?
  16. General Discussion
    Greetings, I'm trying to determine which Buttercombs to buy. I know I want at least one of the 4-1/2 inch all coarse combs; does 8 per inch spacing sound ok? Has anyone had experience with the #011 NTS Staggered Tooth Buttercomb? It sounds pretty magical, but I guess it should for $50. My dog...
  17. Grooming
    Just buzzed /trimmed Archer's paw pads. I tried a new idea I had, & it worked out great. 2 person job: Shake some extra tasty canned dog food and same volume water in a jar until smooth. Suck up into 60 CC syringe and the holder lays dog on back and slowly administers the tasty blend while the...
  18. Grooming
    Hi all, I just got my set of grooming tools and I am working on grooming my 10-week old, Archer. I just want him to get used to everything we do on a daily basis so it will be easy when he is older. I have to admit I am finding this tough! The breeder said he was a really mellow guy and easy to...
  19. General Discussion
    I'm considering upgrading from the Andis Ionic/Ceramic Pet Dryer to a Kool Pup if there's a reasonable amount of time to be saved? Would anybody be interested in comparing their drying times using all various dryers, noting how much coat the dogs have? I've been bin-bathing Rory and it takes 37...
  20. General Discussion
    If one stepped onto the veranda of a Cuban aristocrat in the early 1950's to visit his Blanquito de la Habana, would it's hair be over its eyes sheltering it from the sun, or would the senora have instructed that the bangs be tied in a topknot? Is the natural state of the dog, untrimmed as it's...
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