Whistling Ridge's Princess Willow and her 9 babies, born December 26, 2025. How far should a breeder go to save a struggling newborn puppy? The answer to this is as varied as the breeders responding. We know breeders who believe it is best to let nature run its course. If they are weak, let mama care for them and if they fade, they fade. If mama is rejecting a weak or runt puppy, maybe she is aware it has bigger issues than we can see. This does not work for us. Each puppy born, enters this...

We start potty training at around 5 weeks, give or take a bit. As part of that process, we also begin crate training and by the time puppies leave our home, they are fully crate trained. Only a few times have we had a pup leave and resist crating. Most love their crate and many will tuck themselves in from time to time when they want a break from the action.

No matter what MAS puppy you choose, it will shed and you will find ways to manage the hair. But when it comes to the quality of the pup, the best you can do is choose a reputable breeder and have support for your journey.