04/26/2023
Four Arrows Kennel was birthed from a dream I had for a long time. The original dream was to breed labs, but we fell in love with poodles and our poodle and Doodle program was born. Through out these 2 years, I have learned so much about breeding, genetics, colors traits, genetic testing, anatomy, puppy development and so much more. I am so proud of my accomplishments and how much I have grown intellectually and as a person through breeding. I have gained a new respect for show breeders, preservation breeders, progressive breeders, cross breeders. The amount of thoughtful research and planning and agonizing over lines and genetics and pairings is amazing to watch and I am forever grateful that some amazing breeders, let me be a part of their world, even if only for a season.
You have probably guessed where this conversation is going. It is with a heavy heart that I am drastically reducing my program and by the end of 2025, Four Arrows Kennel will be dissolved completely. I will have 2 Standard Bernese Mountain Dog litters in late 2024/ Early 2025 and then I will exit the breeding world.
I wouldn't be anywhere without the opportunity to own some amazing dogs. Experienced breeders looked at me and my program and gave me a shot by allowing me to raise, own, and love their dogs. I want to give that same opportunity to breeders and help them expand their programs by offering some of my fully health tested dogs to new programs. This doesn't mean that I don't value my dogs. This means that I love them so much. I know their worth, and I know the great puppies that they produce and the world needs their puppies. If you would be interested in owning my stud Weasley or my dam Retta, please send me a message.
Along with some of my adult dogs, I still have 5 poodle puppies looking for news homes and an older puppy from the Back to School Litter to rehome. If you are interested in owning a Four Arrows Kennel puppy, please message me.
This chapter was short, but I have loved every second of it and will forever appreciate the support, love, and friendship that each of you have given me.
Becky