With the Meta(Facebook and Instagram) target on breeders that started a couple of weeks ago I have been trying to figure out a way to feel free to say what I want without my post being taken down or flagged. I am so proud of the community of people that I have built on these platforms but the reality is I don’t “own” my content on either Facebook or Instagram. If Meta were to decide to take down my pages the chances I would ever get it back are slim to none. I know of so many breeders that have been affected and so many that have lost everything on their Facebook or Instagram. Another reality is that majority of my client base comes from Facebook so the fear of losing all of that is something I have been fighting.
One thing about me is that I really do love to share with my followers I want you to feel like apart of the CNR Farms family if you follow me. I want you to know my heart and my passion for what I do. So I have decided to start utilizing my blog more so that I can say what I want and not have to worry about using “proper wording” to avoid getting flagged. Many do know but for those that don’t I do have multiple pages for algorithm and marketing purposes, which I was planning to pull my English Goldendoodles back to CNR Farms, but I have been worried sick about all 3 of my breeding pages. So far CNR Farms has been targeted and several post removed and I lost the ability to comment back for a few days. My CNR Doodles page though is at risk of losing the ability to leave reviews, and my Redeeming Love Poodles page is on a shadow ban so they are no longer recommending my page to any one. So I will be using this blog to cover all aspects of my breeding program. Up until a few years ago I had everything together anyways but as I moved towards Australian Labradoodles I was constantly being told to separate everything to make marketing and the algorithm easier but honestly it has been harder for me. I have the hardest time trying to remember to post on all of my pages and with Australian Labradoodles being the main thing I breed my CNR Farms page and website have gotten the majority of my attention.
I used my blog a little when I first got my new website but looking back on my beginning blogs I kinda chuckle at how different my breeding program is and how my goals and priorities have changed so much over the years. My website marketing team also has written several informational blogs but I am excited to use the blog to share. I’m not sure how often I will get a blog written but I’m going to aim for weekly updates. My plan is to share a link on Facebook to the blog.
So now after all that here is the current update on all things breeding and it is a busy time of year for sure:
- Lally’s Standard Poodle litter has 2 remaining boys left. They will be 40-60lbs Both are such fun and outgoing temperaments. They are almost 12 weeks old and have their first two puppy shots, have been dewormed regularly, and are microchipped. They have also been on lots of car rides, have had lots of crate practice, and have worked on potty training. Though they are probably a little too outgoing for younger children I think they would love to have older children to play with, or would love to be your fetch or running buddy.
- Masha’s English Goldendoodle litter is 3 weeks old. They are blooming in growth and development. They have a new setup that includes their sleeping area and their potty area so they are learning to move away from where they sleep to go potty. I have 4 spots left open on this litter for boys. I am also potentially looking for a Guardian home for the girl from this litter. I won’t be deciding if I am keeping her until after temperament testing but if this litter has temperaments anything like the last litter then I will be keeping Snow White to be a future mama and she will need a Guardian Home. They will be 45-60lbs.
- Reba’s Australian Labradoodles have arrived on Friday Dec. 6th. Looking at the size of her belly I was expecting a small litter so only took 4 deposits. She surprised me with having 6 puppies so I do have 2 spots open on her litter at this time. Reba’s litters have been known to fill up fast so if you are interested don’t delay. This is also Reba’s retirement litter. They will be 20-25lbs.
- Kate’s Australian Labradoodles are due on Christmas Eve. This will be one of our only Large Mini/Small medium litters for a while. Expected to be 25-35lbs(some may get a little larger). From the looks of Kate’s ultrasound and the size of her growing belly I have plenty of space open on her litter. I am expecting some stunning coats on these puppies. Both Kate and Dandy have straighter coats so they should be easy to maintain while still having the non shedding quality. All puppies will also be caramel.
- Darby’s Australian Labradoodles are due mid January. She goes on Monday for her ultrasound to confirm pregnancy but her behavior is indicating she is pregnant. Darby’s litter will be micro minis and I do expect a small litter from her. She is only 13lbs and only had 4 puppies her first litter so I am expecting a similar litter size meaning her litter will fill fast. I do still have space open at this time though. Size on these puppies is expected to be under 20lbs with an average of 15lbs. All puppies will be parti and will be either chocolate or caramel.
That is all the updates to litters that have been bred or that have already arrived but we do have several other litters planned for Spring/Early Summer 2025. I will only be breeding these litters if I have deposits down though so if you see a litter you are interested in I suggest going ahead and placing your deposit ASAP.
Look forward to continuing to be able to connect with my puppy families both past and present in this new and exciting way.
-Casey