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Shimmer’s First Fast CAT Weekend
Shimmer is an outgoing girl who is always excited when she gets to do something fun with me. This weekend, that meant trying Fast CAT for the first time at…
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Preventing Separation Anxiety: How I Teach My Puppies to Be Calm, Independent, and Comfortable Alone
I work from home 🏠 Which sounds like the perfect setup for raising puppies… and in a lot of ways, it is. But it also creates a problem if I’m…
Posted inDog Shows Latest News
Two Weeks of Dog Shows, Two Majors, and One New Champion
Two Weeks in the Ring: A Major for Shimmer and a Championship for Cheeky Some weekends remind me exactly why I love this sport. The last two weeks were one…
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Why Every Puppy Owner Should Consider a Parvo & Distemper Titer After Their Puppy’s Final 16-Week Vaccination
As a dog breeder and someone who’s walked dozens of puppy owners through vaccination decisions, I want to talk about something that not enough people are doing — titer…
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How Prospective Puppy Buyers Can Use AI to Research Responsible Dog Breeders
When I first started breeding Welsh Springer Spaniels, the process of finding a responsible breeder was mostly word of mouth. You’d talk to a few people, maybe visit a dog…
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Why I Test Thyroid in My Welsh Springer Spaniels (and Why Timing Matters)
One of the health screenings I take very seriously in my breeding program is thyroid testing. It might not get as much attention as hips or eyes, but it’s a…
How Health Testing Can Protect Welsh Springer Spaniels from Hip Dysplasia
As Welsh Springer Spaniel breeders, we’re not just producing puppies—we’re shaping the future of our breed. Every decision we make, from which dogs we pair to how we raise our…
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Why I Participate in NASDA Events with My Welsh Springer Spaniels
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a Welsh Springer Spaniel owner, it’s that these dogs are happiest when they have a job to do. Welshies are intelligent, energetic, and…
Posted inDog Shows
Winning Welsh Springer Spaniels at the B.O.B. Cluster in Doswell, VA!
The B.O.B. Cluster has come to a close. We missed a couple friends around the welshie ring who couldn’t be there, but still had fun. On Friday, in show #2…
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25 Essential Products I Use in My Welsh Springer Spaniel Breeding Program
Breeding dogs is incredibly rewarding—but it’s also demanding, and the right products can make a huge difference in the health, safety, and efficiency of your program. Over the years, I’ve…