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Spots & Spirals I breed Standard Poodles and Dalmatians!

06/13/2026

Dearest Gentle Reader,

The members of the Spotted Society have officially reached 4.5 weeks of age, and one must report that they are thriving quite splendidly.

This evening’s affairs included microchipping and four baths before this author declared the household staff sufficiently exhausted for one night. 😂

The young ladies and gentlemen have entered the rather unfortunate stage of wearing nearly as much supper as they consume. However, they have redeemed themselves by becoming remarkably accomplished with their potty tray. While an occasional scandal still occurs, the tray is being used approximately 80% of the time! One cannot complain!

Even more impressive, a few adventurous members of society have managed to escape the nursery from time to time, only to return and properly conduct their business in the appropriate location. Braydon and I have joked that this may be the most self-sufficient social season we have ever hosted. 😂

Much like their esteemed mother, the entire Society is rather quiet and well-mannered. Yet should a mysterious sound arise across the room—or should I accidentally ping a kennel—every single debutante and gentleman immediately springs to attention to investigate the disturbance.

Naturally, this gives us great hope as we eagerly await hearing evaluations in the coming weeks.

As for updated portraits of the young members of society, those shall have to wait for another day. The clock is nearing ten, the puppies have been fed, and the staff is retiring for the evening.

Until next time,

Yours truly 🖋️💜

I forgot to make a post in the middle of all the craziness! All of Violet & Sancho’s sweet babies have gone to their for...
06/09/2026

I forgot to make a post in the middle of all the craziness!

All of Violet & Sancho’s sweet babies have gone to their forever homes!

Our homes has been quiet and peaceful, while most of them are learning what I meant by “they’re the most chaotic puppies I’ve ever had.” 😂🫶🏼

Families, if you haven’t already, join the family group! Post your updates on your puppies! I’ll post the link in the comments!

So judgy. They must get it from their mom. 😂🫶🏼
06/09/2026

So judgy.

They must get it from their mom. 😂🫶🏼

Our first outdoor adventure was so fun! They thoroughly enjoyed all of the three minutes of playing that they did before...
06/09/2026

Our first outdoor adventure was so fun! They thoroughly enjoyed all of the three minutes of playing that they did before it was naptime!

We still have 3 girls and 5 boys looking for homes!

Puppies got to try mush tonight! Boy, was it a success! I think some wore more food than they ate! 😂💀🤍
06/07/2026

Puppies got to try mush tonight!

Boy, was it a success! I think some wore more food than they ate! 😂💀🤍

I’ve always tried to be incredibly transparent, so I want to be honest about where I’m at.This last Dalmatian litter has...
06/06/2026

I’ve always tried to be incredibly transparent, so I want to be honest about where I’m at.

This last Dalmatian litter has tested me in ways I never expected. To be completely truthful, there were moments that made me question whether I wanted to continue breeding Dalmatians at all.

Every litter teaches you something, but this one felt like everything I thought I knew got thrown out the window. It has been challenge after challenge, problem after problem, and if I’m being honest, I haven’t really had a chance to enjoy these puppies the way I normally do.

Now that they’ve gone home, it feels like every few days brings a new concern, a new problem, or a new upset puppy family. Not because the same thing is happening everywhere, but because every family seems to be navigating something different. It has left me feeling like I’m constantly bracing for the next gut punch.

There has been a lot of discussion about when our next Dalmatian litter would be, and at one point we were considering another litter this winter and then taking a significant break.

After a lot of thought, I’ve decided that after Sage’s litter, we will be taking a long break from breeding Dalmatians.

Right now, I need time to get back to the parts of this breed that made me fall in love with it in the first place. I want to get back in the show ring. I want to spend time with my dogs without the stress and pressure that I’ve been carrying for months. Most importantly, I want to rediscover the joy that this breed has always brought me.

I use to get SO excited to tell people I had Dalmatians. Lately, the tone is different and it’s normally accompanied by an eye roll or a sigh.

This isn’t goodbye to Dalmatians. It’s simply a pause.

I owe it to my dogs, my puppy families, and myself to make sure that when I do have another litter, I’m doing it because I’m excited and passionate about it—not because I feel obligated to.

For now, we’re taking a step back, taking a breath, and focusing on the dogs already here at home. Maybe you’ll catch us in a show ring somewhere doing what we love!

06/06/2026

We came home from Colorado and these babies turned into whole DOGS. 😭

NO! GO BACK TO BEING SMALL!! 😭💙

Dear Paula,It’s always fascinating when someone who doesn’t follow my page, has never interacted with my program, and fo...
06/03/2026

Dear Paula,

It’s always fascinating when someone who doesn’t follow my page, has never interacted with my program, and found me through a random Reel suddenly becomes an expert on my dogs, my breeding program, and my character.

The confidence is admirable, honestly.

If you’d actually been here at the beginning of this litter, you would’ve seen that I introduced every single puppy with a Bible verse. Not because this litter was about me, but because I believe every life is a gift from God and deserves to be celebrated.

Instead, you apparently watched a 30-second Reel and concluded that I am personally responsible for the downfall of society.

That’s quite a leap.

I mean, inflation is high, eggs are expensive, and the world is a mess… but somehow a lady in Missouri posting puppy pictures was where you decided to draw the line.

You called me cruel, selfish, greedy, and a sadistic idiot.

This might be a time to bring up verses again. Your comment reminded me of this one:

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying.” — Ephesians 4:29

Oops.

For someone so concerned about what I’m bringing into the world, you certainly brought a lot of hate into a comment section full of puppies.

Over here, it’s mostly sunshine, rainbows, puppy breath, Bible verses, and me trying to keep tiny velociraptors from eating mulch.

The good news is that you don’t have to worry about seeing my content anymore. You’ve officially been promoted from Random Reel Viewer to Blocked Viewer.

May your day be as pleasant as your comment.

The most negative voices are often the loudest.

Don’t be like Paula. 🐾✨

06/02/2026

When I say this litter has been a complete menace, I mean it.

They were knocking over the fence to be able to climb out, so we put an empty dog kennel there to keep it propped up so they couldn’t fold it over.

They (Ruckus was caught on camera, but Scout too) instead learned to climb the fence, get on top of the dog kennel, and then jump out.

We’re down to the final 4. While things are starting to get quieter, they’re still keeping me on my toes and finding new ways to get into trouble! 🙃

The ladies of the Spotted Society graced us with updated portraits this evening, and this Author is beginning to suspect...
06/02/2026

The ladies of the Spotted Society graced us with updated portraits this evening, and this Author is beginning to suspect that time moves far more quickly within the Ton than it does anywhere else. ✨🖤

Miss Violet, Miss Daphne, Miss Eloise, Miss Francesca, Miss Hyacinth, and Miss Charlotte are growing more lovely by the day, keeping Lady Sage quite busy as they eat, nap, and prepare for their future social engagements.

This week’s most exciting announcement? Miss Daphne and Miss Eloise have officially declared themselves liver-spotted ladies. 🤎

And while every debutante this season is quite enchanting, the honor of Third Pick Female remains available. 👀

For the fortunate family who claims it, there will still be several lovely young ladies from which to choose when the time comes.

Until then, these distinguished debutantes shall continue their preparations for what promises to be a most successful season. ✨🎀

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