Welcome to the Breeding Journal
 For a long time, this journal existed quietly in a folder on my computer—labeled, organized, and created mostly for myself. Breeding is not just about puppies; long before a litter is born, there are countless hours of observation, science, ethics, planning, and sometimes very difficult decisions. While I understand that not everyone wants or needs to see this side of the work, I also believe that education—especially for novice breeders—is important. This Breeding Journal is a collection of real stories, experiences, and practices related specifically to breeding: what we’ve done, why we’ve done it, and what we’ve learned along the way. It is an ongoing space, and I promise to continue adding to it as our program evolves. Not every story here is intended for puppy families, and that’s perfectly okay. If this level of detail isn’t for you, we invite you to visit our Living with a German Shepherd blog, where we share reflections on dogs, families, and real life with our dogs. This section of our website is dedicated entirely to breeding—and to those who genuinely want to understand it more deeply.