Vintage Update

​My perfect teenager. Vintage has been such an awesome dog to raise and love and train. She's the picture of stability, drive, and just about everything I think the breed should be.

Despite being a teenager and all the typical struggle and qualms that generally comes along with, Vintage has been an exceptionally easy dog for me. A healthy relationship and good strong training can eradicate so many of those "teenage issues." I'm sure it also helps that she was born and raised here! Audacity, my other bred by, has also been very easy to raise.

Vintage doesn't know a thousand tricks yet but she does have a 100% reliable recall under any distraction, a perfect stay with full stimulus control, impeccable loose leash skills no matter who's on the other end of the leash, she has work ethic for days, toy drive and willingness to engage with me despite the world around us, lovely dog social skills, impressive body awareness, and a deep affection for every human she meets. She's my perfect girl and I am so happy she's mine! I really don't think I'd change one single thing about her. It makes me sad that we probably won't get anymore Abbie babies but I'm so glad to have some dogs out of her to carry on her legacy. Vintage here in my own home, Penny as my darling co-own who I have the pleasure of spending lots of time with, Retro as another very hopeful up and coming co-own, and a couple Vintage sisters that I can take pups back from later if they're bred. There's even a slight chance of puppies off Abigail's first daughter, from her first litter, who wasn't purchased as a breeding prospect but has passed all of her health testing with flying colors and is a great dog. I've shared about her some before, her name is Sage and she's from the Spices litter.

All of our eldest dogs fill such important spots in our day to day lives, pack dynamics, and even in our careers and business. But it's so inspiring to see our young dogs stepping into their roles, finding their dignity and becoming such special pieces of our lives! Even though not every dog stays here forever, they all get the same respect, countless hours of work, and endless love.