Knotty Creek

Knotty Creek At Knotty Creek, we believe in heart, purpose, and connection—raising exceptional working K9s and devoted family companions.

We’re also proud to raise TICA Maine C***s, celebrated for their stunning looks, gentle spirits, and intelligent nature.

The puppies took their first field trip into a brand-new room today while the nursery got a glow-up worthy of its own HG...
30/11/2025

The puppies took their first field trip into a brand-new room today while the nursery got a glow-up worthy of its own HGTV episode ✨

Let’s just say… they had thoughts about maintenance, renovations, and the rude awakening of a hair dryer debut at dawn. 🚿💨

The blow dryer? A fan favorite in theory… less so in reality.
Nothing says morning chaos like team bonding over warm air, a little noise, and a whole lot of salt-n-pepper level puppy commentary. 🧂🐶

But here’s the plot twist: while they were passionately protesting the construction crew (a.k.a. us), they had no idea the real upgrade was yet to come — the big kid setup!
We’re talking whelping box 2.0 retirement party and a brand new suite with more legroom, room service, and plenty of space for future zoomies. 🏨🐾

Sure, we love surprises and upgrades — but these guys?
They’re loyal to routine, committed to the familiar, and not afraid to deliver an emotional performance when the Wi-Fi box moves 6 inches. Overachievers, honestly. 🎭

Nursery renovation today. Puppy meltdown tomorrow.
And we wouldn’t have it any other way. 🤍
Because confident puppies don’t just explore new rooms… they run the review section too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Upgrades Approved. Drama Delivered. Laughter Guaranteed.

In the last four days, Olivia has quickly learned sit, lie down, and is excelling with scent enrichment games. She can b...
28/11/2025

In the last four days, Olivia has quickly learned sit, lie down, and is excelling with scent enrichment games. She can be a bit overly focused on our adult dogs, but we’re maintaining structure and clear expectations. It’s been inspiring to see Grandma Aurora step into the mentor role left by Judge—calm, patient, and consistent, even when Olive tested her limits in classic puppy-gymnast fashion. Aurora Jane is already helping Olivia connect with early potty cues, proving once again that stable role-model dogs make all the difference.

So here’s a big thank you to Momma’s our Aurora Jane, for stepping up to the plate and helping Olivia our little black Olive.

27/11/2025

Yesterday, at 15 days old, the first puppy eyes popped open (Major)— and today, even more are following suit! Watching them blink into the world one by one is pure magic in motion. Nothing beats those moments when curiosity overrides sleep, and tiny eye crinkles replace the newborn squish face.

Where They Are Developmentally (Transitional Stage = Day 14–21)

At this stage, puppies shift out of the neonatal period and into the transitional phase, where major sensory and neurological milestones occur quickly:

✅ Eyes & ears begin opening (vision is still blurry, they mostly detect light, movement, and shadows)
✅ Better mobility — wobbling turns into intentional steps
✅ They start responding to voices and sounds as hearing comes online
✅ Brain activity increases — neural pathways are forming rapidly now
✅ First signs of play and recognition begin to emerge
✅ Temperature regulation improves but is still developing

The Science Behind This Stage
•Puppy brains are undergoing a burst of sensory integration, combining touch, smell, sight, and emerging hearing for the first time.
•Vision remains unfocused for 1–2 weeks after eyes open, but exposure to new sights in a calm environment supports cognitive wiring.
•This is when social awareness ignites — they begin to recognize their mom and littermates beyond scent and touch.

Why This Matters

These are the building blocks of lifelong behavior. Early transitional experiences directly impact:
🐕 confidence levels
🧩 problem-solving ability
💞 social bonding and emotional stability
📈 overall neurosensory development

This stage sets the foundation for how they’ll interact with the world in weeks 4–8 and beyond.

💡 Fun visual reality check: they can see us now, but we still look like friendly blobs with voices. We’ll take it. 😄

Raising puppies ethically means tracking these stages closely and supporting them intentionally with low-stress sensory exposure, clean care, and structured early stimulation — because purposeful development isn’t accidental, it’s strategic.

If you’re tracking your own litter or are just a puppy nerd like us — this is the stage where you grab your coffee and buckle up. Things change daily now! ☕🐾


🌿✨Meet our little black Olive…Knotty Olivia Rosslyn of Hyspire Mare Buckstone (akc registration name pending)aka “Olive”...
25/11/2025

🌿✨Meet our little black Olive…

Knotty Olivia Rosslyn of Hyspire Mare Buckstone (akc registration name pending)
aka “Olive” 🖤🫒

We welcomed a very special girl into the Knotty Creek family this week, and Olive is already settling in beautifully. She’s learning the flow here, taking everything in with a calm, thoughtful presence, and we’re excited to see the role she’ll grow into over time.

What makes Olive stand out isn’t just her sweet nature, her gentleness, or the way she quietly studies her surroundings — it’s the depth and intentionality behind her pedigree.

She carries influence from some of the most respected Labrador lines in the world:

✨ Hyspire — balanced structure, classic type, and intelligent, people-focused temperaments.
✨ Bella Mare — internationally admired for consistency and beautiful English style.
✨ Dickendall-Buckstone — the historic line descending from BISS CH Dickendall Arnold, who helped define modern Labrador breed type.
✨ Hylakes — a respected show program contributing soundness and excellent breed character.

These aren’t just names — they represent decades of purposeful, ethical breeding. They’re the reason Olive already shows such a calm mind, soft expression, and thoughtful, observant personality.

And while we’re deep into raising our current 14-day-old litter (the nursery is definitely busy!), Olive is joining the big-kid side of the program — learning our routine, bonding with us, and becoming part of the everyday flow here at Knotty Creek.

She’s gentle.
She’s thoughtful.
She’s observant.
And she’s exactly the energy we were hoping to add.

Welcome home, Olive. 🖤🍈

Quick Breeder Update from KnottyCreekThis weekend we made a quick trip down to California to pick up our newest girl, an...
25/11/2025

Quick Breeder Update from Knotty
Creek

This weekend we made a quick trip down to California to pick up our newest girl, and we're excited to introduce her soon.

That said, we're currently experiencing a little tech chaos on the home front — our Starlink and cell booster were both moved and a cord didn't survive the process.
With that, we're running on one bar of service and a lot of patience. Video updates and larger photo uploads may be limited for the next couple of days while we get everything repaired and back online.

If you message us, we will get back to you — responses just may be slower than usual until the connection is fixed.

We also have three boys still searching for their adventure partners if you’ve been considering adding a Knotty Creek pup.

Thanks for your understanding and for sticking with us while we get everything back up and running.

— Knotty Creek


🐾 Pet-alyzed: (adj.)The irresistible condition where a pile of newborn Labradors traps you in place… and you happily acc...
25/11/2025

🐾 Pet-alyzed: (adj.)

The irresistible condition where a pile of newborn Labradors traps you in place… and you happily accept your fate.

Current status: our Knotty Creek socializer is fully pet-alyzed and unable to get up due to extreme levels of adorable workplace interference.

Please enjoy today’s photo dump of our “mandatory overtime.”
Zero complaints. 10/10 would be trapped again. 💛🐶

21/11/2025

If you’ve never watched 9-day-old Labradors sleep, you’re missing the purest form of peace on the planet.

Nine days earth-side.
Zero worries.
Full bellies.
Tiny squeaks.
Just little dreamers rehearsing for their future lives — loyal shadows, adventure partners, and professional heart-stealers.

And as adorable as it is… this stage is critical.
Deep sleep fuels growth, strengthens their systems, and sets the foundation for everything they’ll become.

Turn your sound on — your serotonin levels are about to spike.


ARIA — 30.2 oz and ThrivingThere’s a softness to the newborn stage that never gets old — the way their tiny faces relax,...
19/11/2025

ARIA — 30.2 oz and Thriving

There’s a softness to the newborn stage that never gets old — the way their tiny faces relax, the little tongue bleps that happen without warning, and the peaceful stillness that lasts only for these first precious days. Aria delivered one of those moments today, all curled up and content, completely unaware she just melted every heart in the room.

At 30.2 ounces, she’s right where we want her: steady gain, strong nursing, and that quiet sturdiness you can already feel when you pick her up. Nothing dramatic, nothing concerning — just healthy, predictable progress.

While these photos make everything look effortless, a lot happens behind the scenes to shape these early weeks into something meaningful. She and her litter are moving through a structured, purpose-driven routine designed to build confidence long before their eyes even open.

Their early days include:

🔬 Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
🌿 Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
📈 Daily weight monitoring to track ideal growth curves
🐾 Gentle handling
🏡 A calm, enriched environment that sets the standard from day one

These tiny moments matter.
They’re the beginning of puppies who will grow into adaptable, grounded, genuinely enjoyable dogs — the kind that handle new places, new people, and new adventures with ease.

For now, though?
Aria is simply a sleepy newborn with her tongue peeking out… and that’s more than enough to brighten anyone’s day. ✨

Nova weighed in today at 28.50 oz, and she’s growing exactly the way we want to see. She held her birth weight (12.8 oz)...
19/11/2025

Nova weighed in today at 28.50 oz, and she’s growing exactly the way we want to see. She held her birth weight (12.8 oz) for the first day — totally normal for newborns — and then she took off.

With such a small litter, these puppies are putting on some of the strongest early-week gains we’ve ever recorded.

Nova herself is all softness and calm. She tucks into her blankets like she owns the place, soaks up every bit of warmth, and already shows off those classic Labrador scent instincts.

Thanks to early scent introduction, we get to see little quirks like this sooner than most — and Nova’s favorite smell so far?
Deer sheds.
Of course. Leave it to a Labrador to be born ready for adventure.

These early days are flying by, but Nova is thriving: steady, content, and beautifully developing.

RANGER — OUR LITTLE SHADOW BY THE FIRERanger is only eight days old, but he already knows how to settle into a scene lik...
19/11/2025

RANGER — OUR LITTLE SHADOW BY THE FIRE

Ranger is only eight days old, but he already knows how to settle into a scene like it was made for him.

He stretched out on the warm brick today, tucked his tiny face down, and drifted off without a care in the world. Newborn black Labs have that special look — soft, glossy, and peaceful — and Ranger captured it effortlessly.

Weighing in at 33.8 ounces, he’s growing exactly how an eight-day-old should: round, sleepy, and fully committed to the milk–sleep–repeat lifestyle. At this stage, it’s all about healthy growth and comfort — the finer details will come as he develops over the next few weeks.

For now? He’s a perfect little potato enjoying his warm spot by the fire.

More updates soon as he continues to unfold.

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BEACON, GUIDING THE WAY TO NAP TIME Field dogs are bred for direction, focus, and purpose…and today, Beacon demonstrated...
19/11/2025

BEACON, GUIDING THE WAY TO NAP TIME

Field dogs are bred for direction, focus, and purpose…
and today, Beacon demonstrated all three by leading the charge straight into a nap.

Snug on the brick, warm from the stove, and weighing in at 35.2 ounces, he fully leaned into his name — a little guidepost showing the rest of the litter exactly where the best snoozing spot is.

Soft. Calm. On mission.
That’s Beacon.

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