Litters

I would like to thank Whatleigh Torsey from Barking Brook Kennel in USA for allowing me to share her words on my website - her thoughts match mine..

There are many many dogs that need new homes. Homeless, or barely living in sad homes. Pet stores sell generally poorly bred dogs, offer no support, don't try to match the breed or puppy to a home or even check to make sure the people will take good care of the dogs (able or willing). Many even offer ways for you to finance your purchase, which only enslaves you to debt. Thus they help populate the shelters and the sad homes. (YES of course there are exceptions.)

Good breeders screen, support and offer homes if needed when things go wrong. Good breeders help with rescue, either with time or money. Good breeders can be difficult to deal with, with long waiting lists, invasive interviews and quirky personalities (generally preferring dogs to people). But it's worth it to buy from a breeder for so many reasons. Otherwise, most importantly, you are supporting assholes who grow and ship puppies like they were cabbages, who breed with no thought to breed type, temperment or health. You will most likely buy a sickly puppy that is not a beautiful specimen of the breed. (YES of course there are exceptions.) If you have done this already, and you love your dog, well stick with that love and that dog...you can't undo the money you sent to the puppy farm. But you can be a good owner. And possibly you got a great dog, luckily, anyway.

If you can, get a dog from rescue. Why? Because they need you. Because a dog is just as able to love you even if you didn't raise it from a puppy. Because a dog in need is going to love and appreciate you. Because you don't have to housebreak him, or have him chew all your shoes and furniture while he is getting his adult teeth. Because a puppy is cute, but if that is the only reason you want one you probably don't even need a dog. If you are one of those sick people who thinks a dog needs a good beating to learn to behave, please go shoot yourself. This is probably your general attitude to everyone/thing and the world will be a better place without you. Please be careful of getting a puppy for a practice baby. So many of you then give up the dog when the babies come and it's so sad. And for those of you who have had their hearts broken at the loss of a pet...I am sorry. And I understand why you want a younger dog next time...but the rest of you, please don't discount those older dogs in rescue. The impact you will make in each others lives is monumental. You (and your family), and that dog, no matter how long you get to walk together on this earth, will share love and your heart will only grow. Every time you love someone or something, you make the whole world a better place.

If you can't get a dog from rescue, if you really need a puppy, get one from a reputable breeder. Don't be impatient, don't even visit the pet shop.

Now, if you are a lazy TV watching person, please don't get a dog. If you lose your temper easily, don't get a dog. If you are not willing to read a lot about your breed and how to work with it, train it and enjoy it, don't get a dog. If you are imagining your life will improve because you will have a dog to walk and hike with, practice this for a couple months, make sure this lifestyle really fits you. Else you will be just another person who "doesn't have time for the dog" and this supposed change for the better will just be a fad. You will be just another cog in the wheel, someone who probably has their life sucked out of them at work and doesn't have the willpower to recharge and LIVE.

Don't be the person who got a dog when single and whose spouse makes you give up the dog. Don't marry that person...Don't be the person who "has kids and has no time", you are setting a pathetic example for your kids. Don't be the person who is moving and can't take the dog. If at any point you think you might deal with a decision like this...and not put your original commitment (the dog) first, please get a pet guinea pig.

If you get a dog, it's for keeps. It should be your best friend and part of your family forever. Your heart will daily grow from loving this addition, as it would from loving another human being, be it a spouse or child. No matter how long you are graced with this animal. Having a dog, having love in your life, that is living. Making time to live, however you do it, even if you have a snake for a pet or can't stand animals, it's so important. Everyone has the right, and one chance, to live. So take it, fight for it. Make the world a better place starting right from your home, even if thats the only place you make better, you are doing an amazing thing.

If any of this appalls you, great!!! I can be sure YOU will not be buying a puppy from me! Job well done, I scared away someone who possibly would be a less than perfect home for a beautifully bred dog. Call it pre-screening.

I volunteer for rescue, and I hear all the lame excuses all the time. I help and support the people who for real genuine reasons can't keep their dogs, and also all the losers. It's tiring, and sad. But a good cautionary tale.

If you are still with me here...and want a little puppy to love more than anything...read on. There is more...

If you are still with me here....and wanting a puppy please email me. If I have nothing planned I will refer you to a like minded breeder.

Flite's Pups born 22nd March, 2004. Flite is one of Kerry's babies born in quarantine in 1999. She has three puppies by Sno. Two girls and one boy - all black piebalds. There is nothing available from this litter.

Keelinga Kimba Lee (Willow), had four babies on 23rd August, 2003. The proud dad is Khyantii Chances Are.

Lucy (White with blue eyes and liver points)

Fiona (White with blue eyes and black points)

Toffee (Wolf gray with blue eyes)

Zoe (Black/White with blue eyes)

All these girls are living with me as I lost Willow to cancer when the girls were only 6 months old.