It is with great sadness that I announce my retirement from breeding.  This might come as a shock to many of you, but it has been building for many years.  I attempted to move towards a smaller breed with the Minis, but after 3 Miniatures who had health problems that took them out of the breeding pool, I have given up on that option.  My own health isn’t up to large breed dogs and litters.  I was having extreme anxiety at the thought of breeding Jingle next month, which should not happen. I should be thrilled and happy at the prospect.  I realized I was breeding for others and not myself.  So many people are hoping to get a puppy, but I shouldn’t do this for anyone but me.  There are some human health issues within my family which also need to take priority.  Juggling multiple responsibilities was taking a toll.  Pulling the plug on 20 years of life was hard, but also extremely freeing.  This is what I need to do.  

I will continue to mentor Courtney, who has Biscotti and Jack.  I will keep my toes in the water and help others find nice litters.  Newt will have one or two more litters for Kerry and Tanya at Figz Poodles in Texas.  There will be options to have dogs related to mine from people who share my values.  I simply need to step back and focus on my family.

Thank you all for the 20 years of love and support.  I couldn’t ask for a better group of pet owners than you all.  You have all brought something unique to my life and I adore hearing stories about the dogs I helped bring into the world.  I’m not taking down the website and blog.  I’ll still share my training journeys with the dogs and remain as support for all my puppy owners.  Just because I am not breeding doesn’t mean I am not here for all of you.  My hope is that this change helps me find joy in dog training again. 

I love you all!

Becky