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Nicole Lodl

Feb 3, 20234 min read

Days 1-42 of Petra Pregnancy

What an incredible journey it has been thus far. Petra came in season on the day I showed her at the National Owner Handler Series Finals...

Nicole Lodl

Dec 26, 20222 min read

2022 AKC Royal Canin

I can't believe it was 10 days ago I was rushing to the airport after school headed to Orlando for the 2022 AKC National Championship. As...

Nicole Lodl

Dec 14, 20221 min read

One door closes…another opens…hopefully that door has puppies :)

Today the Nov 2022 statistics came out and Petra dropped out of the top 20. We had a great run this year, and later I will right an...

Nicole Lodl

Dec 3, 20222 min read

The many personalities of Whippets

I never make a waitlist for whippet puppies, because I don't know if I will have what the new owner wants. (Okay, that is a lie, I don't...

Nicole Lodl

Nov 27, 20223 min read

Goals: Breeder of Merit

If you look up the Breeder of Merit program on the AKC website, it is defined as a way "to give breeders a way to prove their dedication...