An illustrator turned breeder, in Drummondville.
Six years, one breed, and one rule that has never changed: I don't place a puppy I haven't taken the time to draw.
It started with a notebook, long before the idea of breeding.
I worked in illustration for almost ten years before I got my first Jack Russell Terrier. Like a lot of illustrators, I always had a notebook in my bag — and my dog, Biscotte, quickly became my favourite subject: too lively to hold still for more than ten seconds, which forced me to learn to sketch motion instead of a pose.
When Biscotte had her first litter, I kept the habit without really thinking about it: one sketch per puppy, every week. I noticed pretty quickly that it changed how I watched them — you can't draw a puppy you haven't really looked at.
Six years later, the studio turned into a small specialized kennel, but the notebook never stopped. It's still the first thing I reach for when a litter arrives.
The Jack Russell Terrier, without compromise.
One breed, known thoroughly, beats several known halfway.
A hunting terrier, first and foremost
Bred to bolt foxes out of their dens, the Jack Russell keeps a strong digging and hunting instinct. They dig, they run, they think fast — and they get bored even faster with nothing to do.
Worth knowing: not a balcony dog. They need at least one active outing every day.
Smart, sometimes stubborn
They learn fast — sometimes too fast for their own good, becoming experts at opening doors or working around the rules. Consistent, fun training turns them into brilliant companions.
Worth knowing: excellent with school-age kids; more intense than they look around very young children.
Small size, long lifespan
Sturdy and rarely prone to serious health issues when screening is taken seriously. Smooth or broken coat, minimal upkeep — one weekly brushing is plenty.
Worth knowing: a lifespan of 13 to 16 years. It's a commitment spanning almost two decades.
We sometimes turn down a reservation. A Jack Russell left alone ten hours a day in a small apartment almost always develops destructive habits — that isn't a judgment on the family, only on the living situation. We talk about it openly before taking any deposit.
What we screen for, and what we guarantee.
No breeding happens until both parents have completed the screenings specific to the breed. Certificates are handed to you in person — not summarized, not "available on request."
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
A DNA test on both parents — a well-documented hereditary condition in the Jack Russell, avoidable simply by never pairing two carriers.
Patellas
A physical patella exam by our veterinarian, on both parents, before mating, to catch an early luxation.
Full veterinary exam
A general health check, heart and eyes included, in the weeks before every mating.
A two-year guarantee against serious hereditary conditions, provided in writing at contract signing. Replacement or refund, your choice.
Come and see before you decide.
I welcome families by appointment, even without a firm plan. You'll see where the puppies are born, flip through the current litter's notebook, and get to ask the hard questions.
One piece of advice, even if you don't adopt here: be wary of a breeder who offers to meet in a parking lot or won't show you the mother. It's the most reliable signal there is.