11/08/2026
Sometimes breeding isn't about what you have today, but what you're working toward tomorrow. ❤️🐾
These two girls represent my second attempt at producing my own Bred-By show prospect, and let me tell you, building a line isn't for the faint of heart!
With limited stud choices, every decision matters. I'm incredibly grateful for the breeders who have been willing to work with me, share their knowledge, offer honest evaluations, and help me take another step toward the vision I have for Lucky Rowel Corgis.
Neither of these girls has every single quality I'd love to see. And that's okay. Breeding isn't about perfection in one generation. It's about making thoughtful decisions that hopefully improve the next.
What makes these two especially emotional for me is that they're granddaughters of my original Queen, Reatta. ❤️ There's a whole lot of history, love, lessons, and dreams wrapped up in those little loaf bodies.
Both girls have stepped into the BPUP ring, competed against each other, and proven they can hold their own at this young age. And choosing between them has been anything but easy.
After having several experienced breeders and judges evaluate them, the opinions consistently leaned toward Hobbs as the girl to move forward with.
And wouldn't you know it... Hobbs had already picked me long before I was willing to admit she might be the one. 🤣❤️
That means sweet Chama will be looking for a family of her own. Not because she's a bad example of the breed, but because I have to stay focused on the goals I've set for my program. She has plenty of wonderful qualities, and I'm proud of her too.
And until the right family comes along, Chama isn't going anywhere. ❤️ She'll remain right here with us, continue her training, and may even step back into the show ring for another go!
Truthfully, if I didn't feel so strongly about keeping my program small, she'd probably stay forever. But one thing I've always promised myself is that I would never have so many dogs that I couldn't give each one the individual time, attention, and care they deserve.
And Chama deserves that too. She deserves a family where she can be someone's whole world, soak up all the attention, and be loved for the wonderful little dog she is. I'm in no hurry to find that family, but when the right one comes along, I'll know. ❤️
Sometimes moving forward means letting go of something you really wanted to keep.
I'm still learning. Still growing. Still listening. And still trying to make each generation a little better than the last.
These girls may not be the finished picture I have in my head, but they're another piece of the puzzle.
And the fact that my Queen's legacy is still part of that picture means more to me than any ribbon ever could. ❤️
Lucky Rowel Corgis — built on a legacy, guided by a vision, and always striving to improve. 🐾
