Look at these happy faces!

Harriet's last litter was just too tempting for little Dave (front) who has always wanted a puppy and has been asking and asking. With his pleas to his mom and dad (in pic) and the help of his Aunt and Uncle, Dave's dreams came true. 'Brady' is a full fledged member of the Costello family and I think Dave's smile says it all.

Perhaps DOUBLE the fun????

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Guess what? Annabelle decided it was time to have another litter and cycled early, and Harriet FINALLY decided to not be outdone by Mom, so she is cycling too.

Now the way it was suppose to happen was for Harriet to be mated first and then Annabelle would follow soon after. Instead, I will be blessed with two litters and there will be a fabulous assortment available. Annabelle will be mated to a knockout redhead and have a litter of gorgeous deep reds/apricots. Harriet will compliment this with creams, chocolate/cafes and some shiny black 'patent leather' as her Prince Charming is dark and handsome!

Sizes will be from roughly 20 to 35 +/- lbs. and approximately 16 to 19 inches. Accepting applications for both litters at this posting. :+)

What a way to start the day - Rumple, Annabelle and Trout!

Either I have been a very good girl, the stars are aligned, or an angel is watching over me. Today, I heard from Krista of Rainmaker Ranch, who has been lovingly raising my gorgeous cafe' stud puppy. Named 'Rumple Sticks', he has remained with Krista so that all his prelim testing will be done prior to being shipped to me later this month.

I am estatic to say that his test scores have been outstanding, with the latest news being an OFA prelim of EXCELLENT! Of course, all these tests will have to be repeated when he is a year and before breeding with him, but what a wonderful way to start! :+)

Then, my precious and bodacious Annabelle began her cycle and she will be bred with an exceedingly healthy (90th percentile PennHip) stud muffin with the unique name of 'Trout'. This Californian redhead has a stunning soft fleece coat of curls in a color most woman only dream about. Annabelle and Trout should produce some gorgeous third generation American Multigen apricot-red puppies with coats that will stop traffic!

Of course, now that Annabelle has come into heat, this should throw Harriet Potter (who has been really dragging her paws) into her cycle and it will be a three ring circus around here!! :+) Please bring balloons.

Princess and the Pea

Dreaming of Prince Charming.

It appears that Harriet is quite comfortable on her stack of multiple beds. Doesn't she remind you of the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea' all curled up so warm and comfy? I KNOW her prince is anxious to meet her. :+) Come on Harriet, it is not polite to have a guy waiting!

Let us hope all this relaxation will prepare her well for motherhood this summer.

Oh, patience really IS a virtue!

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Sometimes you just need to throw out all the charts, dates, and typical calculations that a breeder uses to have an idea of when her girl will need 'a date' with a handsome fella. You absolutely MUST submit to the fact that Mother Nature knows best.

Given this fact, I sit here twiddling my thumbs, waiting for Harriet to show me the 'signs'. The young man is waiting, I am waiting, clients are interested and waiting and Harriet Potter digs in the mud and snow looking for moles. :+(

I sometimes wonder if she does contrive with the 'wizard' that is her namesake!

Hopefully, news will be forthcoming soon!

Is this a rug or Harriet? Or is it vice versa?

Doesn't Harriet match this rug?

She blends so well, you can hardly see where she ends and the rug begins! :+)

Moving forward.

Well, I have received wonderful reports that Harriet's last litter has settled in quite nicely. It is now time to move forward with thoughts for the next one!

Our vet, Dr. Lowe, gave Harriet Potter an excellent examination and took some blood to send to Dr. Dodds for her full panel on thyroid, chemical and blood balances prior to us deciding if Harriet should be bred again. Thankfully, all is as it should be and we have found a wonderful new stud for Harriet when she cycles next. It should be soon and if the 'coat color Gods' are correct, we should have a rainbow litter of creams, chocolate, black and apricot. :+) Stay tuned!

In the meantime, her daughter 'Willis McPot' has been keeping us all on our toes with her cute antics and wonderful nature. It warms my heart to watch three doodle generations play together in the snow.