Pupstarts Breeders

21/03/2025

📣***Student Announcement*** 📣

IPET Network have informed is that they will be rolling out their new certification process from 1 April 2025.

“We will no longer issue printed certificates and instead will issue electronic certificates. These include a QR code to allow future employers or universities to verify the authentication of a certificate quickly and easily.

This change means we are able to process certificates much more quickly and it will remove the worry for centres of certificates being mislaid in the postal system.”

We think this is a welcome change, not only to speed up the process of you guys getting your certificates, but we have had several go missing in the post!

For students registered before April 1st 2025 you can still have a paper copy if you want one,
after April 1st if a paper copy is required then we can request one and a fee will apply.

If anyone has any questions on the changes please holler 😊

20/03/2025

Please share and hashtag far and wide to raise awareness of this fabulous initiative.

Some dogs need space, and that’s ok!

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19/03/2025

I want you all to give a very warm welcome to "Tina Taylor Petplan" who is joining us on here to provide up to date information and detail on Petplan Insurance.

Tina is the Breeder Relationship Manager at Petplan and as a breeder herself, she is passionate about breeding. She is not just a corporate name, she has valuable experience and knowledge and you ought to see her Spitz... they are lush!

Hit her up with a friend request and she will be on hand to advise on all things Petplan!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572985123034

15/03/2025

Introducing puppies to their new owners is exciting for everyone, it’s a big day!

This little dude had been profiled and matched to his people, and after giving them the standard puppy licks and face wash, he snuggled into his new Mum and slept soundly.

He is clearly happy with his spot!

Job satisfaction right there! 😊

Another day at it today….! No rest for the wicked!

12/03/2025

I am in the process of booking a eye testing clinic with Lorna Newman, to be held at our kennel (Oswestry).

If anyone is interested please can you email me [email protected] so I can give Lorna an idea on numbers :)

11/03/2025

🐾 Double points until the end of May 🐾

You can now earn double points with the Petplan Breeder Scheme when you send your
litters home with 4 weeks free insurance. T&C’s can be found here:

https://bit.ly/petplandoublepoints

If you aren’t already a Petplan breeder, you can register today here: 🐾

https://bit.ly/joinpetplanbreederscheme

10/03/2025

What’s it all about anyway???

08/03/2025

and here is a woman I so was happy to see yesterday. All the way from Ireland, a student and fellow breeder who’s passion for ethical breeding is infectious ❤️

To all the Ladies in the house… it’s your day!

07/03/2025

Having a smashing day with the best people!

Training Providers, Awarding Organisations, Dog Trainers, Dog Breeders & Behaviourists…

Come and see us! Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training Hall 4, Stand 109 😊

07/03/2025

Yesterday I bumped into Sarah from who is campaigning for dogs to be given space when out walking.

The owner of an anxious dog herself, Sarah’s walks became stressful for both her and Bella and she wanted to create a visual aid to allow people to spot at distance that she needs to be given space and not approached by other dogs.

Not only is this fabulous for all anxious dogs, but it’s also super for young dogs in training, other people will start to give you a wide berth, and your puppies will have better lead walking experiences, that are more managed.

For those who train with me, you know my thoughts on the “great untrained” of the dog world. They effect us, and our dogs experiences as they grow and develop, so lets keep spreading the word of Dogs In Yellow and pop a lead sleeve on for visibility!

06/03/2025

Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow!

Our friends at the CIDBT have invited to join them tomorrow on their Stand 104, in Hall 4. Come and have a natter!

06/03/2025

Crufts time! Yay 🙌

05/03/2025

03/03/2025

Practise what you preach!

I often talk to students about being selective around what you choose to breed from.

I want to inspire excellence and get breeders to take a 30,000 foot view of the dogs in question, without bias or emotion, and look at the facts when making breeding decisions.

Of course it is the "without emotion" bit that is near impossible when you are a dog lover. However, for the good of our beloved breeds, and in the name of responsible breeding we, as breeders, have to make tough choices. Being responsible is never the easiest path.

We fall in love with our dogs, and we see the wonderful things in them that WE love. That does not mean that EVERYONE else will appreciate those traits.

I have a young dog that I have been running on that is not showing ALL of the behaviours I need to see in order to be comfortable to breed from her. I need to see ALL of the behaviours that align with my Breeder Mission statement. Not SOME of them, just because she has a uterus. I need to see ALL of them, otherwise I am not practising what I preach and I am doing a disservice to my breed.

Tomorrow she is going to a fabulous non breeding home, where she will be trained, worked and adored by her new family.

Tomorrow I will cry over her going.

But I will have a cuppa, wipe away the snot and tears and know I did what is right for my breed and for that particular dog.

Being a breeder, breeding dogs the right way, quite often sucks.

28/02/2025

Are you a licensing officer who feels a little lost when it comes to dog breeding licensing?

Do you feel you need to learn more about dogs, and the world of breeding in order to be more confident in your role?

We have the solution for you! As an ex licensing officer myself I understand entirely how difficult your role can be and so I have crafted two days of online training, tailored for your needs, giving you CPD certification on the following:

🐾 Canine Pregnancy & Whelping
🐾 Puppy Socialisation
🐾 Canine Body Language

The training is running on the 8th and 9th of May, 10-3pm. Come along and join the inspectors who have already enrolled, we'd love to have you!

If you would like to learn more get in touch [email protected]

28/02/2025

Sneaky peek at our beautiful Lab litter… aren’t they just adorable!

Anyone else got some little gems atm? ❤️

27/02/2025

One week to go and the doors to Crufts will be open!

We have been kindly invited by our friends at the CIDBT to join them in Hall 4, Stand 109 on Friday 7th March, pop across and let's have a catch up on all things dog breeding! I am excited to fill you in on all the exciting plans that we have for our current qualification suite, and the development we have going on behind the scenes.

Drop me a line and let me know if you will be around I would love to see you all 😀