I am a Breeder!

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I have lovingly cared for every single dog in my program since they were eight weeks old…I am a breeder.

I have trained them, fed them, vetted them, hunted with them, socialized them, played with them, worked them, and loved them…I am a breeder.

I have done testing to make certain they were a great candidate to use, to ensure only the best quality is passed on to future generations…I am a breeder.

I have meticulously documented their strengths and not so strong areas, so that I can match them with the best possible mate, so their puppies acquire only the finest traits…I am a breeder.

I have kept them in tip top shape, impeccable health and happy…I am a breeder.

I have explored the highest quality of prenatal care available and implemented it into my program…I am a breeder.

I have invested hours upon hours upon hours on this adventure of reproducing amazing little puppies with my girls…I am a breeder.

I have sat in with each of my females for every single birth…I am a breeder.

I have had females deliver puppies into my lap because they trust me…I am a breeder.

I have delivered non responsive puppies that I have literally had to revive, by the grace of God…I am a breeder.

I have delivered non responsive puppies that I have had to bury…I am a breeder.

I have had blood on my hands and my share of sleeplessness…I am a breeder.

I have bottle fed struggling puppies that just needed a “leg up” in life…I am a breeder.

I have bottle fed struggling puppies that slowly faded away in my hands…I am a breeder.

I have felt panic and fear and joy and love all in the same moment…I am a breeder.

I have nurtured each litter I have brought into this world…I am a breeder.

I have sought out only the highest quality puppy rearing tactics to ensure polite, sound, desirable puppies…I am a breeder.

I have instituted an extensive puppy curriculum that covers every aspect of their teachable characteristics imaginable…I am a breeder.

I have prepared these tiny little furry babies for whatever “job” their new home brings them…I am a breeder.

I have given my all into raising the best quality Labrador Retriever in the short time I have them…I am a breeder.

And I have loved each and every one of the puppies we have produced at Marsh Land Labs…by the grace of God I am a breeder.