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Miss Stella Jane, our Portuguese People Dog, has also had a lovely summer. Unlike Sadie, Stella's idea of adventure is staying within arm's reach of her people. She happily joins us on walks through the trails and around the pond, but she's never felt the need to race ahead, chase critters, or wander off the designated path.
Adventure is wonderful... as long as it doesn't require getting too far away from her people or interrupting a perfectly good nap. Water or air conditioning is certainly preferred. Miss Sadie Jade loves nothing more than wide open spaces, trails that lead to water, and critters to chase. It's been a summer for the books, filled with swimming, sunshine, and nights under the stars.
She's met raccoons, turkeys, and deer. She's tasted water from creeks, ponds, lakes, and puddles. She's napped on porches, cool tile floors, and even in a tent that was meant for camping… until her young humans remembered they were a little too scared of the nighttime noises in the yard. Ha! A beautiful evening for a walk and a quick dip in the pond to cool off!
The girls know the route to the pond just as well as they know the route to their dinner bowls... and they're equally excited about both. A little swimming, a little exploring, and a little armadillo chasing made for an exciting end to a quiet summer day.  We are so excited to announce that Miss Stella Jane is expecting! 🐾❤️ Estimated due date: July 20, 2026. Stella is doing wonderfully. As always, she's thriving and soaking up every bit of love and attention she can get! Our family is counting down the days until we get to meet these precious little pups, and we can't wait for the adventure ahead. You know it's hot when the pups (and the toddler) choose to stay indoors! ☀️ Summer has officially arrived, and easy mid-day naps to cool off and relax are just one of the many perks of our favorite season. Between the adventures, the sunshine, and the slower pace, we're soaking up every minute of summer break. We are starting our summer break living off the grid in the lodge and the pup personalities are really shining. If you ask me when we're in the neighborhood who our most outgoing dog is, I would say Stella, hands down. But with a change of scenery, Sadie has taken over and is leading the pack! She's seeking out every adventure she can find, exploring every trail, sniffing every scent, and making the most of lodge life. 🐾
There really is nothing quite like the sight of happy pups racing across the yard with big smiles, wagging tails, and not a care in the world.
 Sweet Sadie Jade can finally relax!
The babies have all made their way home, and the house is feeling a little quieter these days. We’ve been so grateful to receive updates from families. We have heard many have learned lots new tricks, started "school", received excellent health check-ins at the vet, have met lots of new people, and experienced adventures both big and small. Goodbyes are never easy, but we are incredibly thankful for the time we got to spend with each puppy, and for the trust families placed in us to help bring a new member into their home. While having a litter of 9 puppies in our home was definitely exhausting and a little chaotic at times, it was also so much fun and brought our family more joy than could ever be described. These are the moments we’ll reflect on for many, many years to come. And we already can’t wait to do it again. Here’s to hoping we have some Portuguese Water Dog babies in our home soon. 🤍  Princess Peach is living her best life! She is the sweetest, happiest girl around. We are obsessed with those floppy ears and tangling tongue.
She has learned how to fetch, she is walking pretty well on a leash, and is sitting when requested with about 75% accuracy! House training is going super well. We take a lot of trips outside, but haven't had any poop accidents in the house in a few weeks and pee accidents are pretty rare. We are loving the extra time we're getting to spend with this sweet little lady. |
