Hi Everyone!

This post is for all the new people that are not on the waiting list yet. I have dozens of emails in my inbox. I am going to answer them all here.

Our waiting list is closed. I will reopen it in January. Your best strategy is to follow this blog, watch how things progress through the fall, and be ready with fast fingers in January.

I plan to open the list for a short period of time, like a tiny window, in January, but then it will be closed again.

I’ll be honest here. We are living in times unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my lifetime. Will we be able to travel in a year, six months, next week?? It feels like perilous times, even though life is carrying on mostly like normal.

But I cannot, with a good conscience, take people’s money for puppies 12-18 months from now. We really don’t know what life will be like. So I need to tighten the strap a bit and only have enough people for what is coming around the corner. Right now, the list is long, right at about 100 people. I’m going to let it shrink by at least 25% before I add names again. I just feel that is the best thing to do right now.

Normally I would respond to every email with a cover letter with the most up to date info. But I am on the home stretch now for the puppies going home, my college class, the wedding, and school starting back up. It’s all coming down in 3 weeks and I’m REALLY feeling the pressure. So I am choosing to not take the time to respond to every email. I get several a day, every single day of the week. It’s a lot. It’s a good thing, just not during these next couple months.

School starting is anything but normal, and there are so many unknowns with that. It’s taking a lot of mental energy to cope with all the new rules and expectations, and I cannot spread myself too thin.

So for now, I am taking care of all dogs, getting the last 3 pups out the door, finishing my 4 credit college course, being available for all wedding needs, getting ready for school, and taking care of my own basic needs. Sadly, I am not responding to new emails wanting to get on the waiting list or asking if/when we have puppies.

Thanks for understanding!

Kristy 🐶😍💕

Hi Everyone,

I tried loading Kenzie’s litter matching video three times but it still hasn’t loaded so I’ll share a photo instead.

I basically had them matched on Sunday simply because I had been in touch with both of the top two families and everything fell right into place.

Shauna took the female and Ray wanted the male. It was very quick and straightforward.

As we look ahead at possible upcoming puppies, I think Paisley and Justyne are pregnant, and Paige might be as well. I’ll keep everyone posted on their progress.

Kristy🐶💕😃

This email just came into my inbox. This is EXACTLY what I’m talking about. No, I’m sorry, I cannot add you to any lists because I have no idea who you are.

This is a quick post to clarify. I’m dealing with 100 names. It’s a lot. If you message me, please include THE NAME USED ON THE WAITING LIST and your number to let me know who you are.

I’m getting emails now from people asking to be added to the Kenzie list, saying they’re on the main waiting list, but I’m not seeing their names.

Be very specific with who you are and which name is used.

I’ve struggled with people having different names on their emails and social media profiles. Whatever name is used on the waiting list, and the number next to your name, that is how I will identify you. I hate that it’s so impersonal, but I don’t know how else to do it.

Thanks again for your patience!!

Kristy

Hi Everyone,

We will be doing puppy selection for Kenzie’s litter on Monday, July 20, beginning at noon.

This is the last call for getting on her litter list. If you are higher than #56 you would not be in the top 5 at this point so there would be no reason to add your name now.

If you are in this top 5, please make sure you’re available on Monday and also it won’t hurt if you quickly send me your preferred phone number that you’d like me to use. If I call and am unable to reach you, I will move to the next name.

If you have a schedule conflict, let’s talk now. If you ONLY want the boy or girl, I’d like to know now.

Generally, if you get a call from me on puppy matching day, that is a good thing. An email is probably letting you know all the puppies have been matched.

Thank you again to everyone that has interacted with this litter.

Kristy🐶💕😃

Hey Everyone,

This is happening a lot to reputable dog breeders. I just got a PM on my FB page asking of this account was me? The person said they’re communicating through whatsapp and whoever set up this account has stolen my photos and is posing as a dog breeder.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to research the breeder. I have been trying to watermark all my current photos and videos so scammers cannot use my info. Sadly, there are years worth of photos on my website and FB that are not marked.

You should be able to FaceTime with a legit breeder to actually see your puppy in person. BEWARE of scammers. This account pictured below is FAKE.

Here is a quick photo of them.

The boy is on the left and the girl is on the right. Video coming soon!

This took a while to load, but it finally showed up on FB so I’m sharing it here. I hope this will explain the matching process a little more.

https://www.facebook.com/42775496585/posts/10157415204571586/

Enjoy!! Puppy selection for Kenzie coming up.

Hi Everyone,

I did a live video on Facebook today and wanted to share it here. Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/silverpawkennels/videos/891891521323743/