Novel scents – week 1

In the first couple weeks of life, puppies are called neonates since they are born unable to see, hear, and walk. They can’t even pee and poop on their own yet (mom stimulates them to go). They do have scent and tactile senses, so during this period it’s possible to help them develop those senses. […]

Day 2 and Probiotics

More research has been done in recent years on the importance of a healthy gut microbiome to support overall health and a strong immune system. My dogs get a probiotic supplement for most of their lives, and it starts at birth. These pups got a dose of probiotic gel (Bene Bac Plus Gel) at birth, […]

Happy Birthday, Pomo-Jolly pups!

This evening we welcomed 6 beautiful pups- 5 girls and 1 boy. Pomo and pups are all healthy and vigorous. The puppies weighed 16 oz on average, which is exactly what I was hoping for- not too big or small.

Tribute to Samantha Ferguson

One of the best things about being a dog breeder, besides getting the chance to love and raise baby pups, is placing the pups with wonderful families and getting to follow their lives together.   Sometimes I even get to see and spend time with them. I love all the stories, pictures, and videos – birthdays, holidays, hikes, […]

Focus

I love this picture that Don took of Ronan yesterday.  I applied the post-process effect in Lightroom.   This was part of an obedience practice sequence that I was doing using Ob-ility.   I had a stanchion set up to send him around, then we would go into a fast heel, send him over the […]