HOW WE RAISE OUR PUPPIES
We welcome enquiries for our puppies, and I. hope this page may show you how we raise our puppies. Questions Im asked is always contained in our website somewhere.
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Raising puppies
The journey beings with a breeder raising puppies with equal parts knowledge, patience and heart. It starts long before a litter is born and continues well beyond the day each puppy leaves for their new home. When it’s done properly, you’re not just raising puppies—you’re shaping confident, healthy dogs who can cope with the world around them. It begins with the right foundations
Good puppy rearing starts with careful planning. Choosing healthy, well-tempered parents with sound genetics and stable personalities matters enormously. A calm, confident dam sets the tone for her puppies, teaching them security and appropriate behaviour from their very first days. Pregnancy, nutrition, and stress levels all play a role in how puppies develop, even before they open their eyes. The parent's health testing ensures your puppy comes from healthy bloodlines. Health testing starts years before mummy dog has even grown up. Proving the parents worth of breeding
By learning about breed standards, showing dogs, being engrained in the world of dogs gives a big platform to select breeding dogs from the very best dogs in the world. We are making connections with breeders years ahead before we introduce new bloodlines. We only select a bloodline we believe will benefit the future of our dogs. The first weeks matter more than people realise The neonatal period is about warmth, cleanliness, and calm. Puppies need a quiet, safe environment where they can nurse, sleep, and grow without disruption. Gentle handling from an early age helps them accept human touch, but everything must be done at the puppies’ pace. At this stage, less is more—security and consistency are key. Biodiversity
This is word used to keep puppies safe by not allowing risks coming into the litter. Risks from bacteria, virus which can be brought in on clothing and shoes from visitors. So visitors are limited until puppies are 5 weeks of age when they have a stronger immunity. Using the right cleaning products to keep puppies clean. Extra heat to keep them warm. Washing bedding to keep puppies dry and clean. Using bedding they can urinate in which keeps skin dry. Socialisation is not just a buzzword As puppies grow, careful and thoughtful socialisation becomes crucial. This doesn’t mean overwhelming them or exposing them to everything at once. It means introducing new sights, sounds, surfaces, people, and experiences gradually and positively. Household noises, different textures underfoot, short car rides, and meeting kind, sensible people all help build resilience. Well-socialised puppies learn that the world is interesting, not frightening. Routine creates confidence Puppies thrive on routine. Regular feeding times, predictable sleep patterns, and gentle daily structure help them feel safe. This sense of security allows them to explore and learn without anxiety. Early toilet habits, short periods of independence, and calm boundaries all contribute to a puppy who can settle and adapt easily in their new home. Nutrition and health go hand in hand Feeding a high-quality, appropriate diet supports not only physical growth but also brain development and behaviour. We raise on raw meats and veg which gives our puppies the best start in life. With science now showing that dogs raised on raw have less allergies when they are older. 80/10/10 diets give puppies optimum nutrients for growth. Clean water, careful weaning, and monitoring weight and condition are essential. Alongside this, responsible health care—worming, and veterinary checks—lays the groundwork for a long, healthy life. Learning starts early, but it should be gentle Early learning isn’t about formal training; it’s about teaching puppies how to exist in the world. Simple things like responding to human voices, being handled calmly, and learning to self-settle are invaluable. Positive reinforcement, never fear or force, builds trust and confidence. We play music to puppies and a radio so they can hear different voices and accents. We play loud sounds and gentle to get them used to the world ahead. Freedom to move
Many breeders underestimate just how vital freedom of movement is for growing puppies. Keeping puppies overly restricted limits muscle development, and strong muscles are essential for supporting healthy joints. Giving puppies regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air and move freely on soft grass helps them build strength and coordination, while also preparing them for life beyond the home. The outdoors offers far more than exercise alone. New sights, sounds, and smells provide invaluable stimulation—puppies are like sponges, absorbing everything they experience. Exposure to natural sunlight also supports the production of vitamin D, which plays an important role in the development of strong bones and healthy joints. Preparing puppies for life beyond the breeder A crucial part of raising puppies well is preparing them to leave. This means helping them cope with change, short separations from their littermates, and new environments. It also means supporting new owners with honest advice, guidance, and ongoing support. A well-raised puppy doesn’t stop benefiting from good breeding the day they go home. Raising puppies is a responsibility, not a shortcut
There are no quick fixes or social media trends that replace experience and deep understanding. Raising puppies well requires time, observation, and a willingness to keep learning. When done with care and integrity, the reward is seeing puppies grow into balanced, happy dogs who enrich the lives of the families who love them. At its heart, raising puppies well is about respect—for the dogs, for the breed, and for the people who will share their lives with them. With excellent welfare for all. We are breeders who do not just focus on the puppies but the adults also, and giving them good exercise, diet and care takes time and this is why I limit phone calls in a week so I can maintain the 100% welfare our dogs deserve. Behaviour
I think my owners are quite lucky that they can call on me when ever they want for advice. I am a qualified behaviour consultant. I give 4 weeks free behavioural advice after puppies leave. I do have to charge for training guides and videos later. But I still give an awful lot of free advice. |
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