Eagle Trail Kennels

06/07/2026

Can’t believe they are 5 weeks old. We will be doing temperament testing this week. We have a few available openings in this litter. If interested please send me a message.

06/05/2026

WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD....!!!!

🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget everything that goes into bringing these little miracles into the world. Photos are sweet, but the reality is intense and demanding.

✨ Every birth is a lottery.
You can prepare, plan, and study everything… but not all deliveries go exactly as hoped.
Every time it feels like the first time, even after years of experience.

😢 Death is our greatest enemy.
A bitch who develops complications, a puppy that doesn't make it…

It happens unexpectedly and breaks your heart every time.

✨ Using a good stud dog costs money and effort. Reputable breeders don’t just use the dog that’s in their house for convenience, they choose the best dog for their female even if he lives 10 hours away. Travel expenses, testing, stud fees…

And then hoping that everything goes well: diarrhea, infections, stunted growth.

Breeding is an investment: financial, emotional, and physical.

✨Supplemental feeding? Cute, yes… for the first five minutes.

But after that, feeding every 2–3 hours, day and night, for weeks.

That is pure survival mode. Each life is so special to us.

🤦‍♀️ People often view puppies as “business”:

“Number of puppies × price = profit!”

But they forget the:

• Health & Genetic testing
• Travel
• Dog Events
• Training
• Nutrition
• Veterinarian
• Everyday Care and hygiene
• Photoshoots, advertising, website
• Pounds of food and MOUNTAINS of poop!!🙈
And most of all…TIME ⏰

What is left? Rarely a gold bar. Let alone a decent hourly wage 😁

😴 Sleepless nights are inevitable.
No weekends, no vacation, no break.

🤫 Who really raises the puppies?

The bitch… AND the breeder.
Every small infection can threaten an entire litter.

😬 And the question “Why is it so expensive?”

If we got a dollar for every time…

The dogs would be eating caviar instead of kibble.

😵‍💫 Future owners always make us worried.
A puppy isn't a package you just send off.
We choose adopters carefully; sometimes we refuse, sometimes we wait longer.

🫥 Emotional fatigue?
You almost never see that.
The pressure, the responsibility, watching over every detail…

🤐 Sometimes we want to quit.
After loss. After setbacks. After exhaustion.

And then a two week old puppy opens its little eyes…

🥰 Yes, there are beautiful moments.
Yes, there is immense joy.
But behind every experienced breeder lies a path full of sleepless nights, tears…

And an unconditional love for these special animals.♥️🥰♥️

"Text borrowed (slightly edited) and author unknown" but oh so true!!

06/05/2026

Guess we should introduce this precious girl. We will be keeping a girl from Kenzi's last litter however we could not pass this precious Korra by. Please say hello to Eagle Trails Grace Under Fire Korra! She is our newest addition and hanging out with our friends at Flatwoods Kennels & Training LLC.

06/03/2026

Pierce and Reagan🐾💕

06/03/2026

Happy 3rd Birthday, Meus!
We love this boy and can hardly believe he is already three years old. Meus is the proud sire of our first Boykin litter, and those puppies have been nothing short of amazing. We've included a few photos of them to celebrate this special milestone.
Meus has the sweetest temperament and truly has never met a stranger. Whether he's in the show ring, competing in FAST CAT, or simply spending time with his family, he gives his whole heart to everything he does. He is eager to please, incredibly affectionate, and a wonderful ambassador for the breed.
At home, Meus loves snuggles, belly rubs, and being wherever his people are. His loving nature, loyal companionship, and joyful spirit make him such a treasured part of our pack.
Happy Birthday, handsome boy! We are so grateful for the love, happiness, and wonderful puppies you have brought into our lives. We love you, Meus! ❤️🐾

06/03/2026

Our friends at Balthrop Bend Farms have one of their dane puppies looking for their "fur" ever home🐾💕

Due to no fault of our own, Angel, our last Great Dane puppy is looking for her forever family! We would love to get this perfect baby girl into her forever home ASAP! She’s literally the BEST puppy. Parents are health tested, including OFAs and she has a phenomenal temperament. I will get more photos soon as well of her! Please send us a message if you’re interested! We would love for you to share this post as well. Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍

https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/balthrop-bend-farms-tennessee?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_content=

06/02/2026

Reagan has such a tough life. ❤️🐾

05/30/2026

Our President's litter. They are growing so fast and eating mush! Stay tune for some fun things we will be doing with them. 🩷