Photos of the Mother-to-Be

With Larch's due date about a week and a half off, we took the opportunity to give her one last outing today before we hunker down and wait for pups to arrive. We went out for a girl's day out with our friends Amy and Polly. Larch was thrilled to be out and we all had a lovely day in St. Michaels, Maryland.

When Larch first arrived, we visited the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels and we did a fun photo shoot in the Waterfowling building. The photo below was captured by my dear friend, Sue Worrall.

And now...

We can't wait to meet the little "Guppies." ;)

We are expecting! Pregnancy confirmed by Ultrasound.

After any breeding, there is an excruciating period where we imagine and dream without any tangible evidence that our dreams might come true. Then, a day comes when you think you know that something is brewing inside. You catch a momentary glimpse of something different and it lights a fire under your hopes and dreams. And, days just like that start stacking up as you catch more glimpses, but you doubt yourself and wonder if you are letting your hopes get the best of you. Maybe not everyone does this, but I certainly do!

Last night, we confirmed by ultrasound that Larch is carrying pups! And, this wonderful news breathes life to the dreams of the small "village" that has put so much effort into coaxing these stars into alignment. 

Pups are due ~October 6th and we are now looking for a few more good homes. And, we expect that puppies might go to their new homes during the first week of December. If you have some interest in these pups, please check out the "Puppies" page on our website. Fill out our puppy questionnaire and we'll get right back to you. You can also email us at the address at the bottom of this page!

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Larch's U.S. Show Debut

Reporting in from the Penn Ridge Kennel Club Show at the Harrisburg Farm Show in Pennsylvania. Larch made her U.S. show debut this morning and was awarded Winners Bitch and Best of Winners. In addition, she was Best of Breed in the Owner-Handled series and will go back to compete this afternoon in the Owner-Handled Sporting Group.

Jessie, the sire of our upcoming litter, earned his Grand Championship today when he was awarded Best of Breed.  He is now GCH CH Chestnut Hills Windjammer JH WD. Congrats to Karen and Ron Anderson!

Larch relaxing on the front porch after her day at the dog show.