Our new puppy, Katie

Friday, February 26, 2016
Nokomis, Florida, United States
We've been staying in central west Florida since November 1st along the Gulf of Mexico Coast at an RV resort and, about 5 weeks ago, we started the process of buying a new puppy. Her name is Katie and she's a Havanese.



She's 5 weeks old now and we'll get to bring her home with us in about 2-3 weeks.

Here she is at 2 weeks old...









...and this is her at 5 weeks today....


Doesn't Kim look happy !!??


The Havanese, a breed of Bichon type, is the national dog of Cuba, developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana. The Blanquito descended from the also now extinct Bichon Tenerife. It is believed that the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other Bichon types, including the Poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as "Havana Silk Dogs", this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.





  • Temperament: Affectionate, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Playful, Responsive
  • Weight: 9.92 pound (4.50 kg) – 16.09 pound (7.30 kg)
  • Lifespan: 14 years – 16 years
  • Height: 9.06 inch (23 cm) – 10.63 inch (27 cm) (Breed standard) · 8.66 inch (22 cm) – 11.42 inch (29 cm)

  • Origin: Cuba

  • We've been frantically getting supplies....play pen, food, watering dish, toys, "piddle-pads", collar, leash...and on and on....

    Can't wait to bring her home !

    Kim and Steve

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    Rodney - Cain's Creekside RV Par
    2016-02-29

    I hope you both are doing great. Your new little pup beautiful, it will be good for you both, and I'm sure it will be taken care of better than some children.

    Karen Tangle
    2016-02-29

    Congrats!

    Vikki & Charlie Williamson
    2016-02-29

    I saw that one coming...congrats. nice breed for an rv.

    Cathy and David
    2016-02-29

    Kim and Steve,,,congratulations! When I was doing agility w our lab, a Havanese was putting all of us to shame. Cute and smart... Nice to have longevity on their side! What great fun to have in your menagerie!
    Enjoy!
    Cathy

    Travis and Brenda West
    2016-02-29

    That's awesome

    Travis and Brenda West
    2016-02-29

    Brenda's new email is: bw1949@icloud .com. She misses your updates

    Donna-Cat_Sitter
    2016-02-29

    So happy for all 3 of you! I know she is getting a great home with the 2 of you. If you're ever back here at Lakeside and need a puppy sitter look me up! I'm also known as Donna the dog walker/sitter!! Oh and by the way, she is an absolute doll!!

    Lloyd Barrios
    2016-02-29

    Move over Steve she'll be sleeping with Kim.

    Robin Hawks
    2016-02-29

    How exciting!! I look forward to hearing more about my new "cousin!"

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    Steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    Steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    I bet you did....
    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    Steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    ...haven't posted all winter...keep meaning to but we're sitting still
    so....We'll start up again in April. Tell her we have not forgotten her.
    Steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    Rodney....
    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    Karen.
    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    Steve

    lastrick
    2016-03-01

    thank you...she's already a ball of fire ...and we don't even have her yet!
    Steve

    Marlene Collins
    2016-03-07

    Hi Kim and Steve. So nice to hear from you again. I wondered where you were hanging out. It is good that I am not closer to you, you would not have that puppy for long. She is truly beautiful ( as you are too), and I know she will be much loved. Blessings to both of you. Love Marlene.

    Cathy_Paula
    2016-04-20

    She is so cute. We would love to get another dog but everytime we are out sight seeing we are glad we don't. As soon as we slow down we will get 2.

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