*Poppy is now retired. She has produced such gorgeous, sweet and wonderful babies for us. There isn't a more loyal or devoted dog anywhere than Poppy. She's an old soul, very emotionally connected to us. Very intuitive. She is the quintessential momma, loves being a mom. Her babies carry on her wonderful qualities and fabulous conformation. She is the foundation of our breeding program. I don't know if the retirement is harder on her or on us!

*Flame is now retired. He just had his very last litter with Emmy! These two produce such gorgeous babies together, and his swan song litter was absolutely fabulous. We have retained his beautiful daughter Yuki for our breeding program, provided she passes all her health testing. Yuki joins her mommy Emmy in her fabulous guardian home, where she will happily reside the rest of her days. Flame will remain in his guardian family where he lives with his human parents and another Rutland labradoodle, Lanabelle. We will miss you Flame!

California Nugget

We are very sad to announce our beloved Mitch has passed away. An autopsy was performed, his heart and all organs were normal and healthy. His stomach was full of walnuts. Moldy walnut toxicosis in a dog, caused by the mycotoxin, penitrem A, can cause seizures in dogs and can be fatal. We sadly believe it was the walnuts that killed him.We hope this note will cause all dog owners to be vigilant and keep walnuts away from their dogs and puppies! We are devastated by the loss of our beloved boy, as is his care family.