A Little Life Update 🐾

 I’ve just realised that I haven’t updated my blog in quite some time. Sometimes adult life just seems to run away with you!

Our last litter is now 14 weeks old and have all officially flown the nest. I’m delighted to say that they are all happily settled into their new homes, and it has been wonderful hearing about how they are getting on.

Here’s a little selection of photos of them, from those first few weeks when they were tiny bundles of fluff, right through to the gorgeous puppies they are becoming now. 

This year I’ve had the particular joy of having three of my puppies remain locally, which is absolutely lovely. It means I can stay closely involved in their lives, watch them grow and, of course, sneak in plenty of puppy cuddles along the way!

I’m also incredibly thrilled that one of my puppies, Hugo, was selected to become an assistance dog for a lady who uses a wheelchair. Hugo will be representing Dog A.I.D, and I couldn’t be prouder of him.

Amazingly, Hugo is already showing real promise with his work and has started learning all sorts of useful tasks. He’s even turning the lights on for his mama already! Watching one of my puppies grow into a dog who will make such a meaningful difference to someone’s life is incredibly special. 

In the meantime, things have returned to normal here. The dogs are back to enjoying their usual mixture of dog showing, Dartmoor walkies, beach trips and generally keeping me on my toes!

And there’s something rather exciting on the horizon too. A group of us are heading off to Cornwall next month to celebrate my 40th birthday, with a whole week of dog walking, exploring, relaxing and, naturally, hot tubbing. 

I absolutely cannot wait!

So, after a rather puppy-filled year, life is settling back into its usual rhythm here at Marcasite HQ.

I’ll try not to leave it quite so long before the next blog update… although anyone who knows me knows that’s probably a dangerous promise to make! 

New Arrivals

 

I’m delighted to share that on Saturday 9th May, Elsie welcomed her puppies safely into the world.

They decided to make their arrival a little earlier than expected which certainly kept me on my toes, but I’m beyond thrilled to welcome eight beautiful puppies into the world. It’s fair to say Elsie and I are both a little tired after a very long couple of days… although she’s handling it far better than I am!

Elsie is proving to be a wonderful mother, and both she and her puppies are doing brilliantly. At the moment, the babies’ days consist of sleeping, feeding, and making the most precious little squeaks, while Elsie works tirelessly to keep them warm, clean, well fed and content with plenty of her liquid gold milk.

I’m also so pleased to share that every puppy is already spoken for, with carefully chosen families eagerly waiting to welcome them home when the time is right. It’s incredibly reassuring to know that each little one has a wonderful future ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along and waited so patiently. I’m so excited to watch these little ones grow and will be sharing updates as they develop over the coming weeks.

The fourth generation of Marcasite Poodles has officially arrived 🐩✨

Welcome to the world, little ones.

Not Long Now!

 

It is just over a week until our new generation of Marcasite poodle puppies join us, but to date I don't think Elsie has realised!

While I'm busy ticking off puppy prep lists and counting down the days, Elsie is simply living her best life… blissfully unaware that motherhood is just around the corner. Right now, she’s far more interested in charging around like a loon with her extended family on our walks and making the most of every muddy sprint, game of chase, and windswept adventure before her life slows down for a little while after she welcome her puppies.

I’m a big believer that appropriate exercise is so important for expectant mums. Keeping them fit, active, and mentally fulfilled during pregnancy helps maintain muscle tone, supports their overall wellbeing, and allows them to continue doing what they enjoy for as long as they’re comfortable.

Here are a few photos of Elsie doing what she does best… running full speed with her family, playing ball games with my nephew and having absolutely no idea what’s coming next.

 

Babies on Board

Yesterday Elsie was scanned by our friend Adam from Pawsome Walks Plymouth and she is now confirmed in whelp.

It’s always tricky to be exact with numbers, but I’m estimating around eight… we’ll have to wait and see what arrives!

I’m so excited to welcome the next generation of Marcasite babies into the world!