Welcome to the world — Merlot & Brodie’s litter (born January 15, 2026)

We’re overjoyed to share the arrival of Merlot (ruby) and Brodie’s (tricolor) beautiful litter, born on January 15, 2026. This little family’s first hours were full of happy beginnings and a few heartbreaking moments — a true reminder of how delicate and miraculous birth can be.

A day of joy and tears

Merlot began delivering naturally and blessed us with three healthy puppies. When the next stage of delivery stalled, the situation became serious: one of the remaining puppies blocked delivery and an emergency cesarean (C-section) was performed to try to deliver the rest of the litter. The surgery was a difficult time — of the four puppies delivered during the C-section, three did not survive. It was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved.

Late on the evening of January 15, Merlot came home to rejoin her first three puppies — and to welcome the final surviving pup from the surgery. Today, Merlot and her puppies are doing fantastic.

Meet the pups

Four cuddly Cavaliers are now at home and thriving. Their names, colors, and sexes are:

• Ginny — ruby female
• Luna — black & tan female
• Lily — ruby female
• Remus — ruby male

Looking ahead

We’re grateful for Merlot’s strength and the little family’s resilience. While this litter’s arrival brought both happiness and sorrow, the focus now is on warmth, rest, and steady recovery. Merlot is caring for her puppies, and they’re settling in nicely.

We’ll share updates and photos as the pups grow — stay tuned for milestones, playful moments, and more from this sweet quartet.