Transparency is a buzz word that often comes up in conversation among breeders. Some advocate for breeders to “air their laundry” for all to see, for the betterment of the breed, displaying all health clearances publicly. While I am all for genetic testing and other health testing, there is much more that goes into making … More Transparency
At church yesterday, a friend, who was thinking about getting a puppy, asked me how they might find a good breeder. I suggested visiting the AKC website or the national breed club website for the breed(s) that they were interested in. “Oh! I don’t want a show dog.” they replied. I reassured them that, as … More Setting Goals
I’ve spent this morning making a start on some long-needed edits to my website. This is a project that will keep me busy well into the fall. I hope to update the site with many of the beagles from my past, many pet photos I’ve wanted to add to the gallery, articles that I’ve wanted … More This and That…and Packing My Bags
I made final decisions about the placements of puppies from the 2021 litters this weekend and confirmed the final pet placement yesterday. I haven’t had a chance to reach out to those on the waiting list and I know that there will be disappointment. I wish that I had puppies for everyone. A couple of … More 2021 Puppy Placements
Happy September, Everyone! September is my favorite month of the year and fall is my favorite time of the year. I’m glad to have the hot, dry days of summer behind me and the cooler days of fall with the colors and flavors of fall on the horizon. Summer is the best time to have … More September 2021 Update
2021 was envisioned as a building year; breeding three litters with the hope of producing a foundation for future breeding plans. Three litters is a lot; I’ll normally have one or two litters per year but with COVID keeping us working at home, the ability to meet the needs of growing puppies made it possible … More 2021 Litters – August Update
With just a few days’ practice, the Benicio x Roux puppies did well in the their first photoshoot on the table:
