Because the quiet seasons are full of love, too.

When there aren’t any puppies snuggled in the whelping box, you might wonder what life at Crestie Charm Cottage really looks like.

The answer? It’s still full — of love, of laughter, of real-life messes, and meaning…

Because love means letting go — and staying connected.

We pour our hearts into every puppy we raise — from the first breath to the moment they leave in the arms of their forever family. And no matter how many times we do it, letting go never feels routine. It’s a…

At Crestie Charm Cottage, we believe that confidence begins on day one — with gentle hands, a calm home, and the steady rhythm of love and routine. Our puppies are raised right where life happens: in the heart of our home, surrounded by warmth, kindness, and care.…

At Crestie Charm Cottage, everything we do is built on intention, structure, and love. One of the topics we’re often asked about—or that sometimes stirs debate online—is crate training. We believe it’s time to clear the air and share why crate training, when done …

We see it all the time in dog groups and forums — people asking “What’s the difference between crates and kennels?” and getting a whole lot of mixed (and sometimes just plain wrong) answers.

So let’s clear it up — not as experts in fancy facilities, but as a cozy, …

When most people hear the word “breeder,” their minds go to one of two places:
Backyard breeders cutting corners or large-scale puppy mills putting profit before ethics.

And honestly? That reputation exists for a reason. Not everyone raising puppies is doing it the …

Every breeder has a beginning.
Ours began in South Florida, when we met the first Chinese Crested we’d ever seen—a fun-loving little girl named Thumbalina, or Thumby for short. She belonged to my sister and instantly captured our hearts.

Thumby resembled Maya in bot…

Before tiny paws ever touch the ground… there’s a season of waiting. Nesting. Hoping. Preparing.

At Crestie Charm Cottage, bringing a new litter into the world is never routine. Each time, it feels a little bit like magic—and a lot like love. The preparation begins…

When a puppy leaves Crestie Charm Cottage, they don’t go empty-pawed.

Each puppy pack we prepare is a labor of love—a send-off filled with comfort, familiarity, and a few charming extras. These aren’t just supplies; they’re tiny pieces of home to help ease the tran…

At Crestie Charm Cottage, the phrase “raising with heart” holds quiet significance. It’s not a motto we printed on business cards or a catchphrase made to impress. It’s simply the truest way to describe what we do here every single day—with our dogs, with our pupp…