27/07/2024
How do I say goodbye?
This has not been an easy decision, in fact it has been one of the hardest and most heart breaking decisions of my life but one that needed to be made.
I have dedicated most of my adult life breeding and showing dogs. First it was the Yorkshire Terriers and for the past 19 years it has been my privilege to be involved in the breeding, showing and the continued development of the Biewer Terriers.
It is fundamentally who I am and what I have been so very proud of. Since moving to Florida events have occurred that need my undivided attention and realignment of priorities.
Most of you know I almost lost my husband two weeks ago. Fewer of you know that my father was in a car accident recently and hardly anyone knows the physical toll that all the years of dedication to the breeds has taken on me. In my mind, I’m still that star eyed 28 year old but now my body is saying differently.
I have been so busy running to doctor appointments, tests, while also trying to move my father closer to me, that there has been hardly any time for myself let alone for my dogs and they deserve more than what I can give them now. It isn’t fair to me or to them. This is and always will be the hardest part of breeding, showing or even owning dogs. Knowing you are doing what is best for them, not what is best for your personal ego or personal wants.
I want to thank all the amazing families who have given my puppies such wonderful and loving homes over the years .
I also would like to give a special thank you to all the wonderful people who have helped me along my journey, you all know who you are.
Knowing my pups have healed aching hearts, made dreams come true and have brought smiles to so many faces, I cannot begin to tell you how much joy that has brought me.
Because of my dogs, I have met many wonderful friends of which many have become like family to me. I cherish that friendship and I couldn’t have asked for more, you have made what I do all worthwhile!!
I may be stepping down but I am not stepping out, especially for those that are new and want to learn and do right by the breed. I have done my very best to try and help better this breed I so love and am very proud of how far they have come. I will still be an admin on the Biewer Lovers page on Facebook and I will only be a phone call or text away for anyone needing my help.
It’s hard to wrap my head around that this litter I have now, will be my last litter and there will be No more puppy breath. I cry just writing this.
I also will be placing a few of my adult dogs which is the hardest part of it all. How do I let go of something I love so much? I guess the saying is true, if you love, then that love is knowing when to let go and do what’s best for them. If I try and hold on to them knowing I’m not giving them my best, then I’m just being selfish. I owe it to them and they deserve nothing less from me.
If you think you’d be a great home for one of my adult dogs and you don’t mind diapers, p*e pads or missing teeth, please reach out to me. This is hard enough for me to write, so please refrain from any negative comments, I don’t think my heart could take much more.
Thank you,
Stormy Hayes (Serenity Biewers)💔
