If you would like to stay up to date with our program plans, please fill out my early interest form. This will add you to my email notification list.
I do not maintain a formal waitlist nor do I place puppies on a first-come, first-served basis. Matches are made thoughtfully based on temperament, lifestyle, and overall compatibility with each individual puppy and home.
Please note that joining this list does not guarantee a puppy and it is not the formal puppy application.
Co-ownership is a collaborative relationship rooted in trust, communication, and a shared goal: raising physically and behaviorally sound dogs who make life better for the people who love them—while also supporting the long-term health and genetic diversity of the Windsprite breed.
What's Involved?
For Male Puppies (Stud Prospects):
If you are a guardian home for a male with future breeding potential, I’ll cover the cost of his health testing and he lives with you full time. He does not need to leave your care. I ask that you:
Keep him intact.
Bring him to scheduled health testing appointments.
Be open to live cover and/or collection if he is selected for breeding.
Maintain open, timely communication and a collaborative mindset throughout the partnership.
Maintain his health, training, and socialization so he can be a strong ambassador of the breed.
I may request him for stud use up to 1–3 times depending on health and temperament, always in collaboration with you and, when applicable, other breeders. He remains with you full-time, and any collection or breeding is by mutual agreement. In most cases, breeding females travel to the male.
For Female Puppies:
If you are guardian home for a female who may be considered for a future litter, I’ll cover all expenses related to her health testing, breeding, and whelping. I ask that you:
Bring her to health testing appointments.
Live within approximately 3 hours of Huntsville, Alabama, so she can visit occasionally and remain comfortable in my home environment. This helps ensure a smooth, low-stress transition when it’s time for whelping (boarding in my home is also free for her lifetime). Those more than 3 hours away may be considered on a case by case basis.
Maintain open, timely communication and a collaborative mindset throughout the partnership.
Maintain her health, training, and socialization so she can be a strong ambassador of the breed.
Be comfortable with her returning to me for one well-planned breeding, assuming she passes all health and temperament evaluations. You're welcome (and encouraged!) to visit and stay involved throughout the experience.
A successful co-ownership depends on trust, transparency, and shared values. Above all, her wellbeing remains the top priority, and any breeding-related responsibilities will be clearly communicated and approached with care.
When you bring home a puppy from me, you're not just getting a dog, you're joining The Shire family. Whether you’re a companion or guardian home, I’m here to support you and stay connected to you and your dog throughout their entire life.
In return, I ask that families stay in touch and also complete a brief annual survey. This helps me monitor the long-term health and temperament of my dogs and guides responsible decisions within my breeding program.
If you’re looking for a hands-off relationship with your breeder, I completely understand, but I may not be the right fit. My commitment to each puppy is lifelong, and I seek families who share that same dedication and connection.