08/15/2026
North Star are officially on break for the rest of 2026!
What a beautifully blessed and humbling year it has been for our North Star family. We welcomed three gorgeous litters, and our puppies are now living with their families, learning, growing, and beginning the rest of their lives.
This year wasn't without its challenges. We navigated one of the most difficult litters we've experienced, requiring extra care, sleepless nights, difficult decisions, and ultimately the heartbreak of losing one of our little ones. While it wasn't the outcome we prayed for, the experience reminded us just how precious every healthy puppy and successful placement truly is. ❤️🩹
We also celebrated a very special milestone as we retired our original North Star girl, F***y, after the incredible legacy she created within our program. Watching her transition from motherhood into a home where she is loved, thriving, and enjoying her retirement has been one of the sweetest parts of our year.
And through it all, we welcomed the next generation of North Star this spring: Uma, Fancy, Reya, and Cricket. They are growing, learning, and keeping us plenty busy. Thankfully, Rossi has happily appointed herself their supervisor! 😂 She continues to boss them around, teach them the ropes, and remind everyone exactly who runs the place.
We have some exciting litters planned for 2027, but until then, we're giving our girls and ourselves a well earned break. Tonight, Rossi is leading by example: freshly bathed, curled up on the couch, and enjoying a quiet evening off.
2026 gave us beautiful beginnings, difficult goodbyes, new generations, retirement, growth, and so much to be thankful for.
For now, the puppy pens are quiet, our dogs get to simply be our dogs, and we're going to enjoy every minute of it. ❤️
Stay tuned for litter announcements of 2027 👀
