Why "pivot"?

I never had any intention to actively breed. Breeding well -- in the way I'd want someone to breed my next family member -- is expensive, exhausting, and an enormous responsibility. If a breeder is only breeding a few times, the price of their puppies barely offsets the money invested to fully test their parents and to breed, whelp and raise the litter – even before factoring in the months of 24/7 work.

 

But like many others, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed me to rethink my role in sustaining the things I value most. With dogs, it only takes a few short years for uncommon lines to disappear forever. And when I'm an old lady, I want to be able to enjoy my ideal poodle.

 

If we value health in our purebred dogs, we need to preserve genetic diversity in the breeds we love. I'm committed to actively working to preserve the healthy, less common genetics that will help to keep this remarkable breed viable for generations to come. 

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My dogs are not perfect. But they're healthy, attractive, sound and truly wonderful partners. I both live and work with my breeding dogs. I have a deep understanding of their individual strengths and weaknesses, their drives and their family health history. I know many people who own their relatives. I continue to learn and pay attention to new information, both good and bad. 

 

This close attention and awareness to my lines means I can match you with the best puppy for your lifestyle. I can help you know what to anticipate and support you through any challenges. 

 

I will take on this immense responsibility and financial risk to create a future that includes these uncommon lines, for the betterment of my life and the breed I believe in.

 

If you would like to chat about how you could play a role in helping to sustain healthy, medium-sized poodles for the future, we invite you to reach out!