As of May 1st 2008 we are retired.  After 30+ years of breeding and showing we decided to give it all up.  This has not been an easy decision for us but the time had come.  With a very, very heavy heart and a great many tears I have placed my breeding stock and all but one of my beloved Pugs.  We have sold our home and in June we moved into an apartment.  

There have been many highs and lows over the years.  I've always said the best thing and the worst thing about breeding dogs is the people you meet along the way.  To the 99% of my puppy buyers who were a joy to meet and deal with, I do thank you for the wonderful homes that you have given to my puppies.  A special thanks to those who opened their homes to my retirees.  A very big thank you to my good friends and fellow breeders Debbie & Al Rattie and Carol & Randy Ethridge.  I don't know what I would have done without your help and support.  Simple words are not enough to repay your kindness.  

It has been a great privilege to have owned so many great dogs.  Some went on to much success in the show ring, others were just great companions who contributed to the building of the Lindenhall breeding program.  To Bucky, Daffodil, Savannah, Tally, Willie, Jaxon Browne, Chuckie, Dusty, Domino, Eagle, Marshall, Betty, Plain Jane Browne, Makayla, Mabel, Mark, Kiana, Beta and all the rest thank you for sharing your lives with me.  Special mention to Sophie the Cavalier and to Fiona, Audrey, Blanche, Bizzy and Louise my obnoxious Pugs. 

The Lindenhall lines continue through the breeding programs of Freehaven and Masonridge kennels.  For anyone looking for a companion please contact them or any of the other friends/breeders that I have listed below.  

  My good friends and fellow breeders:

(Updated June 11th 2009)

Debbie Rattie ~ Freehaven Kennels, Napanee ON

www.freehavenlabs.com ~ freehavenkennels@msn.com

***   18 month old chocolate male.....

AJ

Carol & Randy Ethridge ~ Masonridge Kennels, Mallorytown ON

www.masonridge.com ~ carol.e@masonridge.com

***  2 litters of yellows both born June 6th....

The proud parents of litter #1 are:

MBIS BISS BOSS GCh /BIS CFC Elite Ch Madabout Will Hue Be Mine, CGN, CD (Wilson) ~ the  #1 Lab in Canada & #13 Sporting Dog 2008; the #1 Lab in Canada & 9 Sporting Dog 2007 and Freehaven's Fan The Flames (Fanny).  

Wilson can be seen at http://www.kismet.net/madabout/wilson.htm

Fanny/Wilson pups 4 days old....6 girls, 4 boys....

The proud parents of litter #2 are:

Ch. Samadam's Tyler at Freehaven and Masonridge's Dee Dee Dinah (renamed Maple)....this is Maple's third and final litter.  Her other puppies were sired by Tyler as well and they have grown into wonderful companions.....

Maple/Tyler pups 4 days old....2 girls, 4 boys...

*** Also due at Masonridge blacks and chocolates coming late summer......

carol.e@masonridge.com or 613-923-2548....

At Samadam Kennels....

chocolates from Madison and Tiberius.....due June 18/09 will be ready to go somewhere around August 8th....contact Jo Ann or Sam Neff  samadams@kos.net

 Puppies are life long commitment so make sure you're prepared to give your new companion a loving, interactive home for the next 12-15 years....

The purchase price is the cheapest part of having a dog.  Like kids, there can be all manner of minor boo-boos all the way to fatal diseases and crippling health problems.  When you buy a puppy even from the most respected breeders, you are taking on the risks that come with all living beings.  Responsible breeders have taken advantage of what modern diagnostics tools are readily available ~ x-ray certification of the hips and elbows, Ophthalmologist testing, DNA testing, studying of pedigrees, etc.  In spite of all this there will always be a chance of a problem.  We breeders have no crystal balls that allow us to see which puppies will be affected so in spite of all our careful screening health issues will occasionally occur .  It is strongly recommended that you have pet health insurance (your puppy will come with 6 weeks free insurance) for at least the first two years.  Also do some research to find a good veterinarian and don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

          Archie & sister Gracie at the cottage last summer                          Angus opens his Christmas present