I have always had a passion for dogs. My first job at age 12 was a dog walker. I was paid in cookies and soft drinks. I have been a dog and cat groomer for 30+ years, and I have been raising quality service and companion dogs for more than a decade. I was also a horse trainer for more than 15 years. I always cry at the movies if the dog dies or gets hurt. I truly believe my dogs can sense my feelings and that they love me more than any human ever could. CARING FOR MY DOGS My dogs' food is healthier than mine, and I have more whelping supplies than I do human medicine and first aid supplies. I have vaccines in my fridge, and my vet is on speed dial. When bad weather strikes, I focus on saving the dogs/puppies before taking cover myself. Day in and day out, my feet find the way to the puppy house before I have even eaten breakfast in the morning . . . and the puppy house is my last stop before bed each night. Sometimes, when people comment on the price of my puppies, I gently remind them of the 24-hour, 365-days-a-year job of a devoted dog breeder. Much more than just "breeding" goes into this life - and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Puppies who are loved and played with and cuddled are puppies that make great companions.