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…