06/05/2026
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss / Neonatal Loss ⚠️
Today is possibly one of the hardest days we’ve experienced as breeders.
Our sweet mama, Penny, was due to welcome her babies next weekend. Instead, she went into labor 10 days early and we lost all of them.
As breeders, we spend so much time sharing the happy moments - the ultrasound pictures, the puppy updates, the first waddles and the gotcha days. What people don’t always see are the heartbreaking moments that can happen despite doing everything right.
Penny received excellent prenatal care, was monitored closely, and was loved every step of the way. Sometimes, even with the best veterinary care and careful management, nature has other plans. There isn’t always an answer, and that can be one of the most difficult parts.
Today we’re grieving the little ones that should have been here. Tiny little lives that were loved and anticipated long before they ever took their first breath. The tiny paws and precious faces we were so excited to introduce to the world are now memories we will hold close instead.
Our focus now is on Penny. She has been fully worked up at the vet, is recovering well, and receiving lots of extra love and attention. We are incredibly grateful to have her with us.
Breeding is filled with joy, but it also comes with responsibility, sacrifice, and sometimes profound loss. We share this not for sympathy, but to be transparent about the realities that come with raising and breeding dogs ethically. Behind every healthy litter is a breeder who understands that there are no guarantees and who carries the weight of these losses deeply.
Run free, little ones. You were wanted, you were loved, and you will never be forgotten. ❤️🐾