Pupstarts Breeders

11/02/2025

Not long to go! I am getting excited!

I will be at Crufts on Friday, on the CIDBT stand and I can’t wait to see you all there!

Who’s going? 😊

10/02/2025

08/02/2025

Job satisfaction right there 👌

“Popsy is officially a school therapy dog! All assessments complete and glowing behaviour report 🥰 She absolutely loves coming to work and doing interventions, and is changing the lives of the kids she’s working with.

This her with “mini Popsy” who steps in on her days off! We’re now working on new skills for further interventions, and she will continue to have a behaviour assessments every 4 months (which she has only ever passed with flying colours and has got lovely feedback). Thank you for giving me my perfect little furbaby. She is a credit to your early socialisation and exposure, and of course brilliant parents with good dna!!

I honestly can’t thank you enough, she’s more than I could have dreamed of in a dog and she has allowed me to follow my dream of running canine interventions to support young people.”

05/02/2025

Reabsorbing puppies - or absorbing puppies as has been pointed out! Eitherway, it’s a difficult scenario to cope with, for the female dog and for us.

They look pregnant, act pregnant and in some cases you have a positive scan.

You start counting down the days and the next thing you know, she suddenly does not look so pregnant after all, you doubt yourself for a couple of days and then you rescan her...

There are no heart beats... or there is nothing left to see, and you have no idea why.

This happened to me last summer with one of my girls, and I was so disappointed. All signs were pointing to a positive and normal progression in terms of her pregnancy and then boom... nothing.

I was gutted! We have just mated her again having taken steps to support a positive pregnancy this time around, so wish us luck!

Anyone else experienced this? Or anyone else expecting pups?

03/02/2025

Rescheduled date… Monday 10th February 7.30pm In The Whelping Box Group 👌

29/01/2025

24 hour countdown!

🚨 Licensing Review Chat
📅 Date: 30th January - TOMORROW!
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Streaming live "In The Whelping Box Group"

Join us for an important discussion on the future of licensing for dog breeders.

DEFRA has recently published its findings following a review of the guidance that impacts breeders. We will be going through the guidance with Will Dixon from My Licensed Breeder, breaking down what the proposed changes could mean for all of us.

This conversation directly affects YOU, so we’d love for you to join, share your thoughts, and get involved in the discussion.

📣 Mark your calendars – we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

27/01/2025

🚨 Licensing Review Chat – You're Invited! 🚨

📅 Date: 30th January
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Streaming live In The Whelping Box Group hosted by Pupstarts Breeders

Join us for an important discussion on the future of licensing for dog breeders.

DEFRA has recently published its findings following a review of the guidance that impacts breeders in England. On the 30th, Will Dixon from My Licensed Breeder will go live to talk you through the report, breaking down what the proposed changes could mean for all of us.

This conversation directly affects YOU, so we’d love for you to join, share your thoughts, and get involved in the discussion.

📣 Mark your calendars – we look forward to seeing you there!

27/01/2025

Excited for this on Thursday :)

🚨 Licensing Review Chat – You're Invited! 🚨

📅 Date: 30th January
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Streaming live In The Whelping Box Group hosted by Pupstarts Breeders

Join us for an important discussion on the future of licensing for dog breeders.

DEFRA has recently published its findings following a review of the guidance that impacts breeders in England. On the 30th, Will Dixon from My Licensed Breeder will go live to talk you through the report, breaking down what the proposed changes could mean for all of us.

This conversation directly affects YOU, so we’d love for you to join, share your thoughts, and get involved in the discussion.

📣 Mark your calendars – we look forward to seeing you there!

24/01/2025

Due to today’s weather and a lack of internet, I am afraid the decision has been made to reschedule tonights LIVE on the DNA results for temperament with Etalon. 😔

It is not safe for me to drive to an alternative location and I am sure you guys all understand I need to be home with the puppies incase of a power loss.

The joys of rural living guys!

I will let you know as soon as we reschedule - the guys at Etalon will still be sleeping as they are US based, so bear with me while I wait to hear from them.

So sorry for any inconvenience, I hate cancelling but it can’t be avoided!

Stay safe everyone 👍🏼

22/01/2025

Wowsers, what a day... after a slow start and a labour that just didn't "sit right" with me, it was off to the vet with Thistle this afternoon.

Was there discharge? No.

Was she eating and drinking? Yes.

Had she toileted? Yes.

Temperature within normal range? Yes.

Was she due? She was a little early...

What was wrong then?

She was an odd shape, her tummy was too hard... she wasn't comfortable and my midwoof head was ringing alarm bells.

We scanned her and there were heartbeats... so the puppies were alive, their heart rates were normal... her's was WAY too high.

She was dilated, but nothing was in the birth canal...

Uterine intertia was the cause, which means she was ready, but not contracting... hence the hardened stomach and the odd shape.

We whisked her in immediately for a C-Section. I have a great relationship with my vet, and we have worked together for many years, so he is comfortable with me assisting.

Putting asides my obvious worry and concern for my girl, it fascinates me just how amazing the delicate and intricate biology of a uterus is. Puppy after puppy emerged, quiet and sleeping... and we rubbed....

And RUBBED and RUBBED.... until that wonderful squeaking sound of newborn puppies could be heard.

The final count was 14.... yes, that is right.... 14 puppies. She would never have managed that lot, she was exhausted before she had even started.

Some people would have given her more time, perhaps not known what to look for, or not noticed the hardened stomach, and it could have ended very badly for her, and her puppies.

She is back home, getting to know her new brood, and she loves them already. They are suckling and squeaking and we are making sure they all get a go on the milkbar, and we will of course be supplementing them as we go.

The highs and lows of breeding are not to be underestimated. It doesn't always go smoothly, and those who know the job know that for us, the hard work has only just begun.....

20/01/2025

Fabulous evening at the with iPet Network and associated businesses, students and apprentices.

The awards were designed to celebrate excellence within the sector, promoting welfare and best practice for the animals within it.

I am chuffed to say that Pupstarts Breeders were runners up in the category for the iPet Network Training Provider of the Year 😊 The competition was stiff, so we are thrilled to have been recognised in this way.

What a fabulous way to start 2025!

And tonight we start our Level 3 Certificate Students on the January cohort 👌

17/01/2025

The results are back in! My dog's DNA temperament testing report has landed, and I am blown away!

This test was run "blind", the team at Etalon were sent a swab, no breed, no gender, no details... and wowsers, the report is staggeringly accurate!

On Friday 24th January, 7.30pm we will be going through my temperament testing results with Christa from Etalon and the Alpha Dog Team.

We will be streaming into "In The Whelping Box Group" and I would love you to join in for the discussion!

Who's coming? So exciting!

16/01/2025

Last chance for the January Enrolment, we start on Monday!

With a whopping 20% discount there has never been a better time, or a cheaper price, to gain the Ofqual Regulated, Level 3 Certificate in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare.

This qualification was developed, for breeders, by breeders, and is delivered to you, via home learning and online calls.

We will guide you through the units, giving you a full and comprehensive knowledge of the breeding process from start to finish. Giving you ALL the knowledge you need to breed and raise puppies ethically and responsibly. With health and welfare at the forefront of your breeding plans and the Pupstarts breeder community you will get the support and help you need.

Drop us an email if you have any questions at [email protected] we have flexible payment plan options available.

Or if you are ready to jump in here is the link;

https://pupstartsbreeders.thinkific.com/courses/level-3-certificate-in-dog-breeding-litter-socialisation-welfare

15/01/2025

Testing the water for interest in puppy play gym’s…

Built in wobble board, great for confidence and balance.

We have had ours for two years and it is going strong, it can be dismantled for ease of storage when not in use.

Different sizes available, suitable for differing breeds.

*toys would not be included.

If you would be interested pop me a thumbs up 👍🏼

09/01/2025

Licensing Review Chat

30th January 7.30pm

Defra recently published a report on their findings following a recent review on the guidance that effects us as dog breeders.

On the 30th January Will Dixon, from My Licenced Breeder, and I will be streaming into "In The Whelping Box Group" and talking through the report, and what the changes, if implemented, could mean for us.

We would love you to join us, and get involved in the conversation, it is one that VERY much includes you ALL.

I look forward to seeing you all there 😀

08/01/2025

It's a bit chilly isn't it!

Keeping puppies occupied when it is cold outside can be a challenge, we don't want them getting cold as they cannot regulate their own temperatures, but equally keeping them limits their experiences and holds up their development.

So what do we do?

Here are 10 tips for socialising pups through the cold spell.

1) Take puppies out after the morning frost has burnt off, and not after dark.

2) Make sure we take a couple at time, so we watch them, and pick them up if they appear cold.

3) Have warmed towels and bedding ready for when they come in.

4) Have a warmed feed at the ready for when they come in.

5) Litter train them from the off, so they don't need as many toilet breaks outside.

6) Create an indoor play area so they can burn off energy.

7) Carry them outside, so they get the experience, but stay warm.

8) Ideal opportunity for car/crate training (pop the heaters on first).

9) Use snuffle mats to prolong feed times to tired them out.

10) Take them out individually, being mindful of biosecurity and vaccines, and socialise in shops/indoor venues.

It won't be long and this cold spell will pass and we can all get back to business as usual, but in the meantime let's use it to our advantage and get some important work done!

Snow pic of Sally, cos it's cute!

Have fun!

06/01/2025

Proud breeder moment.

Isn’t she devine ❤️ Her name is Joanie and today she tackled a fabulous retrieve with style and confidence. She is result of Kev and I’s first joint Labrador mating, so even more special to us.

I am a little bit in love with her and she may have to join my team permanently 😂