Reds Studio

I get asked almost daily if I have a waiting list for puppies… and I’ve decided I no longer do. Here’s why 💕🐾 I used to run a traditional waitlist—applications, order in line, and then working my way down when puppies arrived. Honestly? It was incredibly time consuming and often frustrating. There were people who weren’t quite ready when their turn came, those waiting for a very specific look, and others who were on multiple breeders’ lists and had already found a puppy elsewhere. Some wouldn’t respond at all—even after days—or wouldn’t engage beyond “I want to buy a puppy.” Meanwhile, there were wonderful families ready and waiting who just weren’t in the “right spot” on the list. That never felt right to me. I spend months raising these babies. I pour my heart into them. Letting them go is never easy, and what matters most to me is knowing where they end up. One of my greatest joys is staying connected with my puppy families—watching them grow, getting updates and photos, and knowing they’re deeply loved. They truly remain part of my extended family and heart. Over time, I’ve also had to navigate scammers and people more interested in breeding rights than bringing home a beloved companion. That’s not what I’m about. So I’ve changed my approach. I don’t keep a formal waitlist anymore—I keep what I like to call a “vibe list.” The people who engage, who share their lives, who show me their current dogs, who build a connection with me—those are the homes I feel confident placing my puppies into. Those are the people I know I’ll stay in touch with. If we connect, if I feel comfortable, and I believe my puppies will be part of your life (and I’ll get to watch them grow along the way), you naturally rise to the top. So the short answer is: No, I don’t do a waitlist anymore. I do a vibe list 💕 And I wouldn’t have it any other way ❤️