09/25/2026
A Little Piece of a Very Special Boyā¤ļø
Some dogs come into your life and become part of your story in a way you never forget. And sometimes, their legacy continues in ways you never could have imagined.
Frankie is one of those dogs.
Frankie's mama, Lexi, was one of the sweetest, kindest girls I have ever had the privilege of having in my breeding program. Her daddy was Dylan, a beautiful chocolate boy who belonged to my dear friend Audry of Blackfork Labradors
I had always loved Dylan. Every time I visited Audry, I couldn't help but tell her how much I adored him.
Even as he grew older and his beautiful chocolate face became covered with white, Dylan remained the same gentle, loving giant. And, of course, he always managed to get a few extra treats when l came to visit.
Pretend you didnāt read that part Audry š¤£
When we decided to do a frozen breeding between Lexi and Dylan, Dylan was already an old gentleman and slowing down considerably. He was almost 14 years old.
Sadly, the time came for Audry to say goodbye to her beloved boy. I was there with her when she had to let him go. We told him how much we loved him, and I thanked him for giving me the most beautiful gift I could have asked for.
Three days later, Lexi became an amazing momma to 11 beautiful puppies.
And one of those puppies was Frankieā¤ļø
So when I look at Frankie, I don't just see a beautiful black Labrador. I see a little piece of Dylan. I see the love that went into bringing that litter into the world. And I see a reminder of a very special dog who meant so much to two very good friends.
Frankie will always hold an especially treasured place in my heart.ā¤ļø
And Audry, I hope you know how incredibly grateful | am that you trusted me with a piece of your precious boy. Thank you for allowing me to use Dylan, but even more than that, thank you for your friendship.
What we share means more to me than I could ever put into words.
Some puppies are special because of who they become.
And some are special because of who they came from.
Frankie is both.ā¤ļø
- Echoing Pines Labradors
