by Pia Forsman | Sep 18, 2025 | Breeding
Canine DNA testing is often misunderstood DNA Testing in Dogs – A Breeder’s Perspective I’ve been involved with canine DNA testing since the late 1990s, back when the first test for copper toxicosis became available for Bedlington Terriers. It was a groundbreaking...
by Pia Forsman | Sep 15, 2025 | Everyday life at Yarmilan kennel
The Hardest Part of Loving Dogs Breeding and owning dogs is a journey filled with joy, laughter, and countless cherished memories. But alongside all the wonderful moments comes one of the hardest truths we dog lovers must face: saying goodbye. This summer has been...
by Pia Forsman | Jun 1, 2025 | Agility
Back to the Agility Ring After 17 Years – with a Lhasa Apso in Heat! I started agility back in the late 1990s with my Chinese Crested Powder Puff, Iiro. But it was my white poodles, Viivi (medium) and Ville (miniature), that really got me into the competition scene....
by Pia Forsman | May 21, 2025 | Everyday life at Yarmilan kennel
Why Dog Shows Are My Passion – and Why I Recommend Them to Puppy Owners Dog shows have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up surrounded by Borzois and Tibetan Terriers, as my mother was a passionate breeder and exhibitor. When I turned ten, I...
by Pia Forsman | Apr 23, 2025 | Breeding, Dogs & puppies
Should I Consider a Co-Ownership Dog? If you’ve ever been offered a co-ownership puppy (also known as a puppy placed under breeding terms), you may have wondered what it really means — and why breeders sometimes choose this path. Let me explain why breeders like...
