Toy Poodle Shenanigans

10/31/2025

Today was my Phoebe and Lucy’s turn at the vet 🩷🩷
Love these girls! This is Phoebe’s first post-retirement visit… now she just gets to live her best carefree life!

10/29/2025

This was so well-said, I had to share ❤️

Every breeder knows this moment
that little buzz on your phone a few days after a puppy goes home.

The message starts sweet:
“We love him, but…”

And you already know what’s coming next. But he barks. But he nips. But he cries at night. But he’s just “a lot.”

And it breaks your heart a little, because what they’re describing isn’t a “problem.”

It’s a puppy.

A baby learning the world outside their mom and littermates. They’re confused, overstimulated, excited, and scared sometimes all at once. That’s normal.

But people today want easy. They want the version they see online the one that sits calmly, never chews a shoe, and somehow knows “sit” by eight weeks.

They forget that behind every well-mannered dog is someone who put in the work, the patience, the boundaries, the grace.

When someone says, “He’s adorable, but I don’t think we’re a good fit,”

what they often mean is: I wanted the love without the learning curve.

Even the most beautifully raised puppies don’t come pre-programmed. They come ready to grow with you. To learn your rhythms, your tone, your energy. They don’t need perfection they need patience.

Some people confuse an easy puppy with a good one. But the truth is, every puppy is good they’re just new.
And new things are messy before they’re magical.

As breeders, we see it all. We comfort the ones who come back scared, unsure, wondering what they did wrong. We remind them softly: “You didn’t do anything wrong, baby.”

Because it’s never their fault that someone wasn’t ready for the hard parts that make the best parts possible.

Raising a puppy isn’t instant. It’s sleepless nights, puddles on the floor, little teeth on fingers and the sweetest bond you’ll ever build.

A puppy isn’t a project, or a phase, or something to “try.”

It’s a commitment. A piece of your heart on four legs.

If you’re not ready for the messy parts of puppyhood, that’s okay just wait until you can give your whole heart.

Because these little souls deserve nothing less

10/24/2025

Maggie and Birdie had their annual checkups today. We also brought f***l samples, had blood panels done, vaccinations, and got their heartworm prevention meds. Love these two!🩷🩷
~Please always be on top of your puppy’s vet exams! It’s so important for their health and well-being!~

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Here are some past puppy updates! The pics are labeled. Love these pups! ❤️

10/19/2025

And last, but not least, Miss Gertie is bathed and waiting to leave with her forever family🩷
She will have a half-sister (puppy from Phoebe x Charlie) friend to play with!
~Maggie x Charlie~
*Forever Homebound

10/18/2025

…and then there was one. Miss Gertie is hanging out with me outside while my own pups go potty, because she does NOT like being alone!😂🩷
~Maggie x Charlie~
*spoken for

10/18/2025

Micah💚 is bathed and brushed, and ready to go off to his forever! He’s such a cuddly boy ❤️
~Maggie x Charlie~
*Forever homeward bound

10/17/2025

Sampson is freshly-bathed and all ready for his new family 🩵
I’m gonna miss this spunky boy! 🥹
~Maggie x Charlie~
*Going to his forever home ❤️

10/16/2025

They are 8 weeks old today, and all heading home this weekend. I’m going to miss this sweet litter🥹❤️
They are happy and cuddly little babies! 🩵🩷💚
~Maggie x Charlie~
*All are spoken for and homeward bound❤️