Early this past Sunday morning, June 16th, Molly delivered her first pup. And I mean early – just before 2 AM. All the puppies were born and happily nursing and resting with mama by 3 PM. Molly has already been an amazing mama to this litter of 6 which includes 4 males and 2 females. (For more info on our available puppies, check here.) They are gaining weight well and already showing their strength. To make the whole thing sweeter, they share their birthday with my second son, Elijah, who turned 11 that same day. I can’t even tell you how much he was hoping for that. Birthday festivities were…

You know, even though I am a breeder, I’m just not entirely sure that the details of a breeding are meant to be read and published in a blog. Suffice it to say, the owners of Stud dogs have their work cut out for them and they are worth every dollar. At least mine is. (Check out Karen’s breeding program for info on Heatherdowns!) But I will share this little tidbit, G rated of course, for any who are interested. We dropped Molly off with Karen for her scheduled “date” with Bronxx. Since Molly had done really well staying with Karen last year, and had already had a successful mating…

We are THRILLED to announce this upcoming litter! I’m not sure I’ve seen two better looking yellow labradors. They are a wonderful mix between the English and American styles – blocky heads, not too short to the ground, happily active but not wild. They are pretty much my ideal dogs. I’ll be posting more info about this breeding in the coming days, but I just couldn’t wait to share this with you. Now… we are back to the puppy prep. Until next time…

It’s hard to remember that a lot of the things that dogs (but especially puppies) do are super normal, even if they are super annoying. Chewing on your shoes? They’re teething. Not perfectly house-trained? Still learning. How long did it take your kiddo to potty train with no accidents? Restless and hyper? Dogs need exercise, play and attention like they need food and water. Labs more than others! SO…. what can be done? On a night when you walked in the door at 7, after work and a trip to the grocery store and you’re freezing and have a splitting headache? Hopefully there aren’t too many days like that, but…

It’s been busy over here, as I mentioned last post. We have had so much interest in Molly’s next litter! It’s so wonderful to see how much people think of our Molly and her pups. I think she is just gorgeous, and her Sire, dear Kingsbridge Bronxx is a stud, too, is he not? (Pun intended.) We are seeing signs of a coming heat – rummaging through boxes, wanting extra food, barking a little more, extra cuddly – all things she did before her last heat. We are so excited for the process again. Please check our upcoming litter page for information on availability. But, there is also some other…

I am sorry it has been a while since I last posted. We have been busy around here getting things cleaned up from our last litter, yes still!, and making sure Molly is happy and healthy as her next breeding approaches. Making sure your labrador gets plenty of exercise in winter can be challenging, but at least Molly doesn’t mind the snow! In fact, she puts me to shame. I find the cold keeps me from jogging far easier than it does her. So, are you wondering how cold is too cold for your dog? Well, keep in mind that there are a number of factors to consider, including what…

We have rounded the corner into our last days with these pups and we are all getting a little sentimental over here. Our oldest son, and the chief puppy lover over here, won’t let himself fully cry; we were going to sell these pups all along, after all. But I catch him with a tear in his eye a little more often these days as he snuggles with the pups. I find him crouched over their sleeping pen talking to them. Laughing with delight as they eat and tumble. His whole face lights up when they run to him at his whistle. Why my son chose to read through “Where…

Puppies, like children, often find the “non-toy” items more interesting than the toys you buy them! My husband and I have often wondered if a good box would be just as appealing as the new toy. But, we give in, and buy the toys anyway. Who wants to play with a chew toy when I can sniff this shovel? This pup drags his toy along with him while he patrols the fence for intruders. Who needs a toy when you have your sister? These two romped for several minutes. And, no, just for the record, these pups are not responsible for the chewed siding. That would be our 8 year…