Ruffles, Ridges, & Spots

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from my pack to yours!

As we all celebrate today, please keep in mind that not all foods are good for dogs!

Take a minute to educate yourself and read what they can and can’t have!

What Thanksgiving foods can dogs eat? Learn which foods are safe and even healthy to share, and what should be avoided ahead of the holiday.

11/24/2025

Puppies may have headed to their new homes, but slowing down? Not me!

Last weekend I road-tripped to California and back. Monday was my birthday and Koda left for his new family. Then it rolled straight into Banquet Week!

I work full-time for a Chamber of Commerce, so Thursday we attended the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet—where we were awarded Missouri’s Chamber of the Year! Then Friday was our own Chamber Banquet!

Saturday I got to celebrate my birthday. Sunday started with church, included grooming Stink, and ended with Bible study with some of my favorite girls.

This week keeps going—Wednesday I get to groom two past puppies and my favorite doodle. Thursday is Thanksgiving. Friday is for shopping!

And the BEST part…
Dog Show Weekend for Tinkerbell!
Her first weekend in the Champion class since earning her UCH in August!

Oh—and because I like to keep life extra exciting—my Dalmatian waitlist for spring is already growing (only 4 spots left), and I’ll be starting the waitlist for Iris x Jasper’s Standard Poodle litter due at the end of spring/beginning of summer! Spots (pun intended) will fill fast! 🖤🤍🤎

I don’t do it often and try to keep it all dogs over here, but enjoy this little insight into my personal life lately! My heart is full! ❤️

11/19/2025

If any of my puppy owners want to come see what it’s about, have a little fun, and likely get a Championship, let’s talk!! I’d love to have you there!!! ❤️

🐾 SAVE THE DATE, HPBA Family!
We’re teaming up with BFF Kennel Club for the APRI All-Breed Dog Show happening August 8th, 2026 here in Neosho, MO!

Show Details:
📍 Newton County Fair Grounds
🕗 8:00 AM Start Time
💲 Entry Fees: 1 show - $25 • 2 shows- $50 • 3 shows - $60
📬 Mail-In Entries Only (Due July 25th, 2026)
🎁 Canned food = door-prize tickets!

Before you step into the ring, here’s your early reminder:
👉 Make sure your dogs are registered with APRI!
If they’re already AKC-registered, APRI will register them for FREE, and the process only takes a few minutes.

Need help? Not sure where to start?
Just message us — we’re happy to walk you through it!

More reminders & show tips coming!

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

And just like that… 10/10 are gone and off to their forever families!

Rip, now named Koda, hit the road today and will be with his half brother Knox and his new parents in Clearwater, Florida in the next few days!

Koda Bear, be good!! No more raising chaos!!

Knox, don’t teach your brother bad tricks!!

Sydney & Jonah, I’ll pray for you and those crazy boys! 😂

11/15/2025

I’ve been a little quiet lately! It’s because I’m on the road!

8pm last night we were in Albuquerque, NM and Sunny Girl got to meet her new family!

7am this morning, we were in Beaumont, CA and Chloe got to meet her new family!

11am today we made it to Las Vegas and Isla got to meet her new family!

We are officially headed home after a quick stop to take pictures!

Special S/O to my little brother for coming along and tag teaming this long drive!

11/13/2025

Miss Cardi B found a home with my Aunt & Uncle and has been living her best life for a few weeks now!

BUT, we still get to babysit! She’s such a good girl! It’s safe to say she missed us but I think she’s missing her new mommy now too!!

What a lucky girl to have such a big family to love her!! ❤️

11/12/2025

Sagey Girl is staying with one of my favorite families for a little bit. I got an update of her shenanigans sent to me!

She’s a princess and she knows it. 😂🩵

11/10/2025

🌸 Violet x Sancho — Spring 2026 Waitlist is Open! 🌸

If all goes as planned, Violet and Sancho will bless us with another beautiful litter of Dalmatians around March/April! 🖤🤍

After Rip found his home, so many people reached out that it’s become harder to tell who’s truly ready to welcome one of my puppies and who just loves seeing spots (and who could blame them?!). Because of that, I’ve made the tough decision to require a $100 commitment fee to join the waitlist.

This ensures you’re genuinely committed before breeding ever takes place — not just curious. In the past, I’ve had multiple people promise deposits right up until breeding, only to disappear when the time came. While I’ve always hated the idea of charging for a list, this helps protect everyone involved — including my time, my dogs, and my future puppy families.

🐾 I’ve already received two confirmed commitments from families, and I will only be accepting a total of seven spots on this list.

If you missed out on a Violet x Sancho pup — this is your chance! Their last litter was everything I could have hoped for: healthy, social, and full of personality. 💕

Message me if you’re ready to join the waitlist or want to learn more about this pairing!

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11/08/2025

One hour.

That’s how long it took this boy to be snatched up.

And here’s why it’s so bitter sweet….

Not only did Zoey(Coral) and Onxy(Wave) go to new homes with their half siblings (CJ & Nova). Rip, now named KODA (😭!!!!!), is going to be joining his half brother Knox in Tampa!!

All I’m saying is, when you produce something good, people know and will come back. This litter didn’t just do it once… or twice…. But THREE times!!

I’m obsessed and so thankful for my dal families for loving and trusting me to plan, whelp, and raise their little fur kids! I hope they never forget it!! 🤍🤎🖤

11/08/2025

Meet Rip — my little Lone Rider. 💔🐾

Not all of his brothers and sisters have left yet… but in the next week, the last 4 with homes will all be heading to their forever families. And when the puppy pen finally quiets down, it’ll just be him.

Rip doesn’t know he’s the last one still searching — he just knows he loves people, loves to play, and loves to snuggle up close. 🤍

He’s the boy who watches my every move, tilts his head when I talk or he hears his name, and melts right into your arms like he was made to be someone’s shadow.

Somewhere out there is a family who hasn’t met their boy yet — but when they do, they’ll wonder how they ever lived without him.

Rip can catch a ride with us to the west coast at a discounted rate if his family is anywhere along the route!! We will be hitting Oklahoma, Northern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Vegas, and Southern California!

11/08/2025

After a long morning, we are unfortunately home.

We will be road tripping next week to Vegas, California, and New Mexico for Isla, Chloe, and Sunny Girl to meet their families!

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. And that’s totally okay! We figure it out and keep on moving forward!