BlueRain Aussies

09/23/2026

I get a puppy… and I love every minute that I put into our litters.💗

Why That Puppy Costs What It Costs

Told by the breeder’s checkbook, which has requested privacy during this difficult time…

People see a puppy and think, “How could something that small cost that much?”

Well, sit down Barbara Jean, because that puppy didn’t arrive here by Amazon Prime.

First came the carefully selected parents, health testing, pedigrees studied until my eyes crossed, show entries, hotels, gas and enough professional photos to prove the dogs really do have necks.

Then came progesterone testing, stud fees, travel, shipping and reproductive vet bills. Sometimes Mother Nature cooperates. Other times she sits back with a glass of sweet tea and says, “Let’s see how bad she really wants this litter.”

Then we have the pregnancy care, X-rays, ultrasounds and the possible emergency C-section that’ll make a grown breeder clutch her debit card and whisper the Lord’s Prayer.

After they arrive, it’s round-the-clock feeding, laundry, worming, vaccines, vet checks, registration, socialization, grooming and enough puppy pads to cover the state of West Virginia.

And don’t forget the one puppy that refuses to eat unless you hand-feed it while singing softly and facing east.

By eight weeks, I’ve slept four hours, done 63 loads of laundry and worried about every sneeze, squeak and suspicious-looking turd.

So no, you’re not paying for “just a puppy.”

You’re paying for generations of planning, years of experience, proper care and a breeder who has already worried herself half to death before you ever held it.

Could you find one cheaper? Absolutely.

You can also buy gas-station sushi. Being available for less doesn’t always mean it’s a blessing.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, my checkbook is asking for a moment alone…and possibly life support.

© Letha Anne / EverCrest

09/09/2026

Happy 6th birthday to our "Surprise (Oops) Litter". You were a surprise and it was the best surprise. Hope you are spoiled with extra love and treats on your special day!

Happy Birthday to Dr. Greer who brought these bundles of joy into our lives.

Sadie, Dazzle, Striker, Theodore, Dakota, Raegan, Miller, Teddy, Emmett and Mira

Nikon x Journey

Let’s see some 6 year old pictures of your pups please…

09/07/2026

This is absolutely true…. Too good not to post also…

😂 I AIN’T KEEPING NO DAMN PUPPY

Every. Damn. Litter.

You stand there with the confidence of a Baptist preacher on Sunday morning and announce:

“I AIN’T KEEPING NOTHING.”

You have enough dogs.
You don’t need another dog.
Everybody is leaving.

And THIS TIME YOU MEAN IT.

Your husband doesn’t even look up anymore.

That man knows there ain’t no sense arguing with somebody who’s already lying to herself.

😂😂😂

Then the puppies are born.

Cute. Healthy. Perfect.

BYE.

You’re emotionally detached.

You’re a seasoned breeder. You know better.

You are strong.

You are wise.

You are—

Well… look at that little one’s head.

SHUT UP.

🤣🤣🤣

A few weeks later, you are NOT keeping it.

You are evaluating it.

Structure. Temperament. Movement. Balance.

This is SCIENCE.

Then somebody asks about that puppy and suddenly you’re clutching it to your chest like they just asked for one of your kidneys.

“Wellllll… I’m not sure about THIS one yet.”

There it is.

The first symptom.

😂

Then it gets a name.

Don’t start.

It needed a name for identification purposes.

You expect to holler “HEY, PUPPY NUMBER FOUR!” across the yard?

The collar you ordered means nothing.

🤣🤣🤣

Then comes:

“Honey, come look at this puppy.”

“No.”

“You don’t even know what I was gonna say.”

“You’re keeping it.”

“I AM NOT.”

“Then why do I need to look at it?”

“LOOK AT THAT FRONT!”

“WE HAVE DOGS.”

Well, sir…

we have ONE LESS than we’d have if I kept two.

That’s called financial responsibility.

😂😂😂

And technically, keeping it actually SAVES money.

If you let it go, three years from now you might need something from this line. Then you’d have to bring another dog in.

Therefore, keeping this puppy prevents a future purchase.

THIS PUPPY IS BASICALLY A COUPON.

Husbands do not respect breeder economics.

🤣🤣🤣

Then the puppy hits that ugly stage.

At eight weeks:

OH MY LORD, LOOK AT THAT DOG.

At twelve weeks:

What in the Appalachian hell happened to you?

Yesterday it had a neck.

Today it’s built like a biscuit.

Its legs grew overnight, its butt is six inches higher than its head, and one ear appears to have entered a different zip code.

You’re staring at it like an old farmer examining a questionable tomato plant.

“It’ll come back.”

Your husband walks by.

“That thing looks weird.”

DON’T YOU SPEAK THAT OVER MY PUPPY.

…

My puppy?

DAMMIT.

😂😂😂

But technically, you’re still considering other plans for it.

You just haven’t been very enthusiastic about those plans.

At this point Jesus Himself could show up with a fenced yard, veterinary references and a paid-off mortgage…

and you’d still say:

“Let me think about it.”

Honey, we all know where this is headed.

🤣🤣🤣

Then four months later, you stroll onto Facebook like there aren’t witnesses:

✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of EverCrest…

EVERCREST’S I SWEAR TO GOD I WASN’T KEEPING THIS ONE

Call name:

“Oops.”

🤣🤣🤣🤣

And here comes some smart-ass:

“Thought you weren’t keeping one?”

I wasn’t.

Circumstances changed.

There were developments.

New evidence came to light.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS, TAMMY.

😂😂😂

And don’t EVER ask a breeder:

“How many dogs do you have now?”

That’s tacky.

You wouldn’t walk into somebody’s house and ask how many forks they own.

If everybody is fed, loved and accounted for, THE NUMBER IS BETWEEN YOU, YOUR HUSBAND AND THE LORD.

And your husband ain’t completely sure either.

That’s best for a marriage.

🤣🤣🤣

So next litter, you’ll put your hand on your hip and swear:

“I’M SERIOUS THIS TIME. I AIN’T KEEPING A DAMN THING.”

Your husband will keep watching TV.

Your friends will start taking bets.

The other dogs will scoot over.

Amazon will notice you ordered another puppy collar.

And somewhere in Heaven, the Lord will lean over and say:

“Y’all watch this sh*t.”

Because when a breeder says,

“I’m just holding this one back a little longer to evaluate it…”

Honey…

that puppy already lives there.

You just ain’t told your husband yet.

🤣🤣🤣🐾

📸 Photo credit: Striker — who, for the record, really IS supposed to be looking for his next adventure and NOT becoming another chapter in this autobiography. 😂 So if you’ve had your eye on this handsome little fool, you might want to speak up before I start saying things like “I’m just gonna evaluate him a little longer…”

Because we ALL just read how that turns out. 🤦‍♀️😂🐾

09/06/2026

This…

It is the best of times, it is the worst of times.

It is adolescence. And I know a lot of people who are in the thick of it with their puppies right now.

3 years from now, you'll look back and think about how cute and fun they were, and pet the sleeping dog next to your side and smile. 3 years however can seem like a lifetime.

Here's the thing. You have the dog you have. Just like some people have really difficult teenagers, and others have teens who appear perfect, puppies are the same way. Some puppies grasp impulse control and focus so quickly, and just lock in. Others make you dread each day.

But even the best puppies can have a bad day, and even the worst puppy will have days that let you see what an amazing partner they're going to be. Here are my rules for helping you get through adolescence.

1 - Teach and practice settling. It's ok to be bored. Life is boring. I tether my puppies to me, and I expect them to lay quietly while I work. I reinforce this by dropping treats for good calm behavior. Leashes are indeed your best friend.

2 - Give safe outlets for energy release. This doesn't mean letting them run off lead, or race everywhere. This doesn't mean letting them practice bad behaviors. But this does mean fun engaging training, offlead exploration in safe environments and new adventures.

3 - Teach and practice place. The ultimate impulse control game. The more you do it the better your puppies' impulse control will be.

4 - Focus on the positive. Let those moments of brilliance shine through and give yourself props for recognizing them. Your work IS paying off.

5 - Realize your dog isn't trying to be bad. They're overwhelmed, over aroused, and have complicated feelings. It's ok! They are learning how to cope in this world. Many dogs get labeled as reactive right now and they aren't. They are just confused by their world and yelling their feelings. Teach them how to deal with it and default to what is right and you'll be way ahead.

6 - Keep socializing and exposing. Even if your puppy has seen
Halloween decorations before, they may not remember, or they may have been at a different mental stage. Get them out in short bursts, and give them space and time to explore their world. It takes a lot of exposure to have a dog who is confident in every environment.

7 - Take breaks. This is a time when you may want to switch training up to let your dog's brain develop. Drilling isn't your friend, intervals are. Keep moving forward but mix it up and be fun. Experiment! Your dog and you are still learning what you love to do together!

8 - You may have a different dog every day. If you have a really bad day, it's ok to safely crate your puppy and take a bath and go to bed early. Maybe you both need a break.

9 - If you can spend time parallel walking and training with an experienced adult dog. Interaction isn't necessary, but an adult dog will model behaviors and skills to an adolescent. There may even be hero worship involved, don't judge ;).

10 - Reinforce what you love, learn what triggers the rest. Barking in a crate? Reinforce the quiet, stop the other dogs from walking by the crate until your puppy can handle it. Reinforce leash manners, and when your puppy chooses to be right. Believe it or not, if you focus on the positive it will increase.

But most of all have fun! Adolescence is an adventure.

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09/05/2026

A good read for future puppy owners about growth plates.

A friendly reminder as we have golden nuggets leaving to their new families:

To all new puppy parents, please read this carefully;

We discuss hips and elbows so take heed

When you bring home an 8-week-old puppy, you’re not bringing home a “small dog.” You’re bringing home a baby whose body is still under construction. At this age, their bones haven’t fused, their joints aren’t stabilized, and much of what supports their movement is soft, flexible cartilage rather than solid bone. That’s why puppies move with exaggerated steps, loose limbs, and awkward turns—it’s not clumsiness, it’s biology.

Their joints are held together by developing muscles, tendons, and ligaments that haven’t learned how to properly stabilize movement yet. Nothing has fully tightened, aligned, or strengthened. There is very little grip, balance, or shock absorption. Every movement they make is being used by the body as a blueprint for how those joints will form later in life.

This is why overexercising a young puppy is NOT harmless.

Short bursts of play on safe surfaces are normal and necessary. But repeated stress—long walks, excessive running, sharp turns, jumping off furniture, or sliding on slick floors—creates microscopic trauma in joints that are still shaping themselves. Each hard landing or uncontrolled slip sends force through cartilage that isn’t ready to absorb it. Over time, those forces alter how joints grow, align, and stabilize.

The damage doesn’t usually show up immediately. Instead, it appears months or even years later as:

• Early arthritis

• Hip or elbow dysplasia

• Chronic joint pain

• Poor movement or shortened stride

• Increased risk of injury as an adult

Letting a puppy jump off a couch or bed may seem harmless in the moment—but that repeated impact trains fragile joints to absorb force in unhealthy ways. Walking long distances before growth plates close may build stamina, but it doesn’t build sound structure. Allowing free movement on slippery tile or hardwood floors forces joints to twist and compensate in ways they were never meant to.

You only get one opportunity to grow a puppy correctly.

A strong, well-built adult dog is the result of both good genetics and responsible upbringing. Genetics set the potential—but early care determines whether that potential is protected or compromised. You can’t “fix it later” once growth plates close.

There will be plenty of time for hiking, running, agility, jumping, and rough play once your dog’s body is fully developed. Right now, the greatest gift you can give your puppy is restraint, patience, and protection.

Keep exercise controlled.

Choose safe, non-slip surfaces.

Prevent jumping from heights.

Let growth happen slowly and correctly.

Quiet now means strong later.

You’re not holding them back—you’re building them for a lifetime.

08/31/2026

Time to introduce our “Dream” litter
Nikon x Fresca
August 28, 2026
3 BTF
1 BMF
2 BTM
2 BMM

08/29/2026

The party happened 3 days early….
Fresca said it was time to introduce the “Dream” litter
4 males
4 females

More too come… Fresca and I are exhausted.

Nikon x Fresca

08/27/2026

5 more days… Can you guess how many puppies Fresca will have?

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!🐾