Feywild Kennels

08/06/2025

The Feywild was in Longview, WA this last weekend for the UKC Western Classic!

Mia and Loki came along for some great runs in Dash and Precision Coursing, earning Loki his FLY and RACEM titles and Mia her RACEE! They both did amazing and had so much fun.

Ursa came along for some exposure and she even got to try a fun run. She REALLY wanted to chase the bag, but she was also concerned about how mom would feel about her getting so far away. The big thing is that she was interested and willing to chase, so I see it being a favorite in the future.

Baja, or boy without a home, headed home for a trial run in learning to be an explosives detection dog! We will be checking in on him regularly and see where that takes him.

Lastly, Mia went to a Cardiac Clinic held at Classic and we got her an echocardiogram done. The first time I had her heart checked for OFA, I had a basic check done. In the intervening time, I have earned that Labradors are at risk of Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia. This causes that valve to not form correctly and eventually lead to Congestive Heart Failure. The only way to find this is with an Echo, as dogs with active TVD can present without a murmur.

The whole basis of my program is based on healthy dogs, and when you know better you (should) do better. In fact, I was putting off all future breeding plans until I found out what Mia's status was. So when I found out there was going to be a clinic at Classic, this was my sign to get it done now.

So, good news! Mia is clear of TVD and I will be on the search for the sire of her second litter which will be planned for early 2027. The goal is a yellow male or a black carrying yellow, but, as always, health and temperament come first!

07/14/2025

We didn't have the pool when Soria was here last. She certainly seems to love the new addition!

07/12/2025

Soria is back in the Feywild.

Sometimes things just don’t work out, and while this wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, I’m thankful she’s back in my care where she can decompress, heal, and move forward.

Soria is 7 months old now. She is smart, sensitive, affectionate, and full of potential, but she’s coming back with some setbacks that need gentle, thoughtful work. She missed out on some key early socialization and has had some digestive issues that are now being properly addressed.

She is not currently available to just any home. Once she’s had time to settle in and rebuild her confidence, I’ll be looking for an experienced, patient, and committed home. One that understands the needs of a soft, intelligent Labrador and can help her blossom into the dog she’s meant to be.

I’ll post more updates on her progress soon. In the meantime, I’m just glad she’s home.

06/13/2025

I am super late on this update, but Baja has earned his S.T.A.R Puppy title from the AKC! Huge thanks to his foster mama Miranda for all the wonderful things you have done for this boy while he waits for his new home. I could not have asked for anything more than what you have done.

Baja IS still looking for his person though! If you or anyone you know is looking for a boy to enter the sporting world with, Baja is probably the guy. Super loving and handler focused, he is ready to do it all!

06/01/2025

🌟 Baja is looking for his forever home! 🌟

Feywild's Moonlight Sonata STR

Baja is a driven, intelligent, and eager-to-please young Labrador who is ready to find a home where his potential can truly shine!

Baja has already earned his AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title and is showing huge promise in training. He’s sharp, motivated, and always up for learning something new. He had his first water introduction and he took to it like...well...a Lab to water!

Baja isn’t your average couch companion — this boy needs a job! Whether it’s sports, working tasks, or advanced obedience, he’s happiest when his mind and body are engaged.

I am specifically looking for a home willing to keep Baja intact, as he’s being evaluated for potential breeding at age 3. All health testing and evaluations will be covered by me when the time comes.

Personality: Smart, focused, and people-oriented, Baja thrives on structured activity and clear direction. He’s looking for an owner or family who can appreciate his drive and help channel it into something fulfilling.

Location: Winston, OR
Message me for details, photos, or to chat about whether Baja might be your perfect match!

05/26/2025

05/13/2025

I have been a bit behind in updating everyone here, but there is such good news! We have had THREE puppies go home this month! Our little dinos are leaving the nest. I'll have their go home graphics up soon, I promise!

04/23/2025

4 years ago, I got a call at 10PM that said puppies were being born. I won't say how fast I drove to get there. I was so excited since I was really hoping for a black, female Labrador Retriever from this litter. So was the breeder. We waited through two black boys being born and 4 yellow pups, but finally two black girls were born.

Now, I didn't know which was mine, and I wouldn't for 7 more weeks, but I immediately really hoped it was the gold collared girl. I tried to bond with both of them over the intervening weeks, but I still really hoped for the Gold girl. There was no clear cut reason why I would want her over her sister. Both were very affectionate puppies

At 7 weeks, I was told I got to take Gold collar home. I had already decided to name my puppy Mielikki, after the Finnish goddess who guarded the forest and its denizens (including the fae folk). Obviously this would need to be shortened for day to day, so she was Mia.

Four years later and she is a piece of my soul I didn't know I was missing. She has continued to surprise me with her intelligence and ability to understand what I need. She has given me a beautiful litter of puppies that were exactly what I had hoped to get from her. Mia has been an amazing partner and teacher and I look forward to all the time we have together.

Happy Birthday, Mia!

04/07/2025

Phoenix, Ursa, and Draco had a fun weekend filled with new experiences (for puppies) and some solid ring practice (for Phoenix).

While Phoenix did not win anything of significance ribbon/leg/or point-wise, she showed remarkable resilience by showing herself off for the first time since October with next to no practice. She stood still for judges, which is something we had struggled with when had left off an hiatus for Mia to have her litter. I am SO PROUD of how she showed this weekend and that is worth more to me than any ribbon. What made it even better was that she enjoyed herself!

Draco and Ursa had some good lessons about long travel. They got to enjoy lots of runs in the field by our camp and loved to sniff out snacks there too! We worked on recalls and attention, as well as calming those springs in their feet that their daddy gave them 😆 They even tried their paw in a fun match with Hannah on Friday and Draco took a Group 4 with his handsome self.

This weekend, for whatever reason, has also helped me re-evaluate placement of my puppies. At this point, they are very much needing to be with their own people.

Stay with me here!

I want Mia's puppies to title in SOMETHING. Any titles, virtual or in person, UKC, AKC, or some offshoot, is completely irrelevant.

Starting off showing how versatile and workable my dogs are is so important to me. I want to see what I have produced MORE than I want a 'return on investment' so to speak. I can't see their full potential when they are all needing to be worked by me. I need others.

So here's the deal:

If you are willing to put titles on a puppy, message me.

If you live within 2 to 3 hours of Roseburg, OR, message me.

If you need a 4-H dog, message me.

If you are just wanting to TRY a sport, message me.

Let's talk. I want to see my puppies thrive more than anything.