I’ve been collecting and storing the pictures new puppy parents share with me as the pups settle into their new lives.  I can hardly express how important these pictures are to me.  I look at them over and over …and I smile.

Breeding is extremely challenging!  And I’m not referring to the sleep-deprived nights or the endless cleaning-up of poop and pee, nor even the efforts to keep house and yard somewhat in order and in tact.  I’m talking about the emotional fortitude it takes to let pups go!  Wow.  Let me say that even when I know these little furbabies are going to great homes where they’ll be cherished and get waaaay more attention than I can give them, I cry and sulk around the house each time one of them leaves.  Those pups still with me have to put up with me hugging them and crying on their beautiful coats.

What helps me get through my pity-party are the pictures and videos and updates from the new puppy parents.  I love em!  Seeing the pups in their new homes with happy owners reminds me of how blessed I am to be able to bring joy into these puppies lives and into the lives of dog-loving people.  I thought some of you might like to see those pictures too so I added a page of some of my favorites.  You can find it here: https://steadfaststandards.com/puppy-parent-pics/

Keep sending them!  I never get tired of seeing them or hearing from you.