Yes, I agree that some people may have gotten into dog breeding for the wrong reasons, such as making money. They believed they could sit back and watch their dogs, have puppies, and make some cash.Unfortunately, this can lead to unethical practices and can impact the health and well-being of the dogs. It’s important to …
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Our post covid world has changed everything. Purchasing a puppy is not exempt from this. Many people saw the āpuppy boomā as a chance to make easy money. Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth. All breeders are not created equal. I have created videos on avoiding scammers but feel I must now address …
Trying to decide between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Schnoodle? These dogs can be similar in some ways but quite different in many others. Read on and find out which popular breeds are the perfect pup for your lifestyle! The Schnoodle is a cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Poodle. Schnoodles are charming, funny, …
Anyone with a dog is probably aware that our amazing creatures are filled with wisdom that often escapes us humans (perhaps because they have less to think/worry about than we do!). Still, as humans, we sometimes fail to “tune in” to the essential lessons our canine companions are trying to share with us. I recently …
When you first get a puppy, one of the main things that I get asked about is help with crying and whining, especially at bedtime. After all, taking home a new puppy can feel overwhelming, especially when they have been crying and howling for 20 minutes. You are tired and know they are too. Up …
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Letās be honest, you have to do some pretty strong interventions in the first 12 weeks of the puppy’s life in order to shape the kind of dog you would want to live with. The part our families have is the final four weeks of the most important socialization period (8-12weeks) for seeing new people …
A Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier dog that has a hunters’ heart and personality that is opposite to its size. It was bred as a farm dog but over time it has moved from farms to people’s homes, making them one of the most popular breeds in the world. This is due to factors such …
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Itās been a hectic spring here at the farm. Lots of puppies being born, several dogs being bred. Some are first-time moms. We had two moms retire in 2021, and we have five retiring this year. These new moms are the ones that will be āreplacingā (although, ouch that word sounds harsh, but we will …
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I am hopeful that this gives you an overview of our program, so you know what we are doing with our dogs. We have always put out to the world that we are transparent, so I wanted to share this with all of you. We use Embark DNA testing; all our males are tested and …
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As I was talking about writing this week, my daughter asked me if she could write this weeks blog post, I thought why not? I explained that it needed to be about the dogs and our life here, she went to work. She wasnāt finished last night and though she graciously offered to stay home …
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