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The hardest part
Well, the hardest part of having any pet is losing them, but the second hardest part for a breeder is to say farewell to an adult they’ve raised and loved. But sometimes you have to do the hard things to … Continue reading
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Bittersweet
Yesterday was different, exciting and sad at the same time. We had special friends driving from far away to pick up our sweet Glory. And they brought with them, our Rosebud! These friends (like family) first connected with us about … Continue reading
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Tagged adult, bittersweet, black and tan, blenheim, Cavalier, dog, future, garden, Glory, goodbye, home, keep, loving, parents, raise, retire, retired, retirement, retiring, rosie
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Future plans
A lot of people ask me on Puppy Delivery Day, “Isn’t it hard to let them go?” “Don’t you get attached to the puppies?” And I do get attached to them. After planning the “wedding” of their parents months in … Continue reading
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Tagged adult, adults, Cavalier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy, mini Poodle, poodle, purebred poodle, retire, retirement, Smudgie
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It’s kind of weird
The day after a litter goes home it just feels weird around here; like something is missing. Sometimes I find myself heading upstairs to take care of the puppies first thing in the morning and then remember they’re not there. … Continue reading
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I cried
I cried when I left my driveway and hit the main road (as I now had two plus hours to think about what would happen later that morning). I cried when I told them good-bye. And I cried when they … Continue reading
Treasure
Treasure has enjoyed motherhood and we’ve loved seeing her with her babies over the years, but it’s time for her to have her own special family to spoil her for the rest of her days. Treasure will be spayed when … Continue reading
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I hate goodbyes
I get asked a lot if my puppy delivery day is hard. “I would get so attached to those puppies I wouldn’t be able to let them go” is voiced quite often. Of course, I love the puppies, but that’s … Continue reading
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Transitions
Being a dog breeder is kind of like being a farmer 😉 How you may ask? Well, if we are going to continue raising these adorable Cavapoos (which we plan to!) we always have to be thinking ahead, planning for … Continue reading
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Planning ahead
As a dog breeder, I always have to be looking to the future; researching, planning, etc. I kind of compare it to a farmer. My father-in-law used to farm grapes and almonds. Plants and trees have to “retire” at some point, … Continue reading