• Farm Dog and Other Titles

    Farm Dog and Other Titles

    Locket and Marvel just earned their Farm Dog, Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick titles! Learn what is entailed in each evaluation, and why I believe these simple titles are worth more than many give them credit for. Read more

  • Our Big News!

    Our Big News!

    We have a new baby! Aria Rose was born on May 16th, 2024 and she is the sweetest little girl. Big siblings Chloe and Matthias are thrilled! Pregnancy and maternity leave have meant taking a step back from training/competing/breeding this past year, but I’m gradually getting back to it. I have a few litters planned Read more

  • New Title Day!

    New Title Day!

    Haven and Harry each finished two UKC titles on August 31st – RO1 and SPOT-ON! Read more

  • A Look at a Nomograph

    A Look at a Nomograph

    A nomograph is a blood exam of the dam which determines her titer levels (immunity) towards specific diseases. The titer levels are then assessed to determine at what age the maternal antibodies passed on through the dam’s colostrum will no longer provide protection to her pups. Read more

  • Why I Don’t Show in AKC Conformation

    Why I Don’t Show in AKC Conformation

    In this article I explain what the sport of conformation is, why I don’t show in AKC at this time, why I do show in UKC, and why it’s important to me to breed towards the Breed Standard. Read more

  • ESA, Psych SD or Pet??

    ESA, Psych SD or Pet??

    Which one do you need? This post will help you understand the differences between Emotional Support Animals (or Dogs), Psychiatric Service Dogs, and good ol’ fashioned pets. What they each can do and how to go about getting each type. Read more