Living in Texas is awesome in so many ways, however, when August rolls around I always find myself thinking….”why do I live here again?”. The heat, mosquitoes, snakes, bugs, humidity…to name a few, are literally unbearable, but I know that in a short time Fall will roll around and we will walk outside one morning and feel the faintest amount of cool in the air, almost like a cool breeze from the ocean blowing on you and our hope is revived! ….we know that the relentless heat will be over soon. That is where I am today….looking at the forecast there is hope that I will feel that cool hint soon and the beginning of the best times in Texas will commence…..hang on to that hope folks if you live in Texas! 🙂

Our summer babies have left us and what an extraordinary group they were this year….some of the prettiest and cutest we have had. It was truly hard seeing them leave but what a joy watching the families they joined…..that is why I have continued in this business for over 20 years now….these adorable little creatures bring such love and joy to so many people….

Our ladies should be coming into season soon, so we hope to have some late Fall or early winter litters available soon. And my friend and co-breeder has a few she will be bringing shortly as well. Never a dull minute around here! 🙂

I hope you are all doing well and looking at life much as I look at the weather….full of hope and finding that “cool breeze” wherever you can.

We are definitely in the “dog days of summer” now…here in Texas as well as in many parts of the country we are under an extreme heat wave. Our pups live for the air conditioning just as we are doing right now. 🙂

Even though it’s quite warm right now, our chickens are comfortably nestled under the coop, staying cool and hydrated. The birds peek out in the morning and evening, the pups can be found inside most of the day now, and well, I’m right there with them! I find myself going outside early in the morning and late in the evening, but with the humidity here in central Texas it is so uncomfortable and frankly quite dangerous to be outside during the middle of the day.

I have resorted to playing with my freeze dryer and getting used to it (a new exciting piece of equipment) and finding lots of chores inside during the majority of the day.

We have several moms “due” coming in August and September and we have a lot to do to get ready for our next “crew”. We are so excited about the variety of colors we hope to have…it is like Christmas year round for me…..I never cease to get so excited to see what our pairings will produce.

I hope everyone is faring well…..it is strange times we live in right now and the future is so unpredictable. Since my breast cancer in 2019 we continue to live with our new life motto…”one day at a time”. We have today, but tomorrow has not yet been decided…..live life to the fullest….love until your heart is full and with complete abandon…..and cherish all the memories you make today. Oh, and pray that Fall comes early this year!!! Sending love your way…..

Honey had two lovely little babies on Friday, January 21st. She was actually a day late, but the babies are nice and healthy and we are so excited to have them. This was Honey’s first litter and she did awesome….she is a trooper! First baby was breach and she had a longer labor because of it, but we made it through together! She is such a great mom….instantly. It never ceases to amaze me how the new moms know exactly what to do…..tearing the sack perfectly….biting the cord at exactly the appropriate place to ensure the puppy doesn’t bleed out…..licking them incessantly at all the appropriate places to ensure good blood flow and bowels….so much! How can they know all that? Birth truly is a miracle and experiencing it first hand…..well, let’s just say I never tire of it. Of course, when there are problems, and they do happen, well that’s another chapter in itself.

I will be posting a litter photo of Honey’s babies later today on the “available” puppies page….she had a gorgeous cream boy and and a white girl….both are stunning.