Last Updated on May 10, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
Upcoming Litters & How to Reserve Your Spot
The families who get first pick aren't the ones who called at the right moment. They're the ones who planned ahead.
If you're here because the puppies on our Available Puppies page are already spoken for or the timing for those litters doesn't work for you. If you're planning for the future you're in exactly the right place. This page shows you what's coming, who's already in line, and exactly what it takes to hold your spot.
Spots on the Master Reservation List are held by payment — not by interest, not by a phone call, not by an application. Until your $500 is paid, you don't have a place in line.
Why the Reservation List Drives Everything
Most breeders breed their dogs on a schedule and hope the puppies sell. We do it differently — and that difference is worth understanding before you decide when to reach out.
Here's the reality of running a responsible breeding program:
Female dogs cycle every six to seven months. If I don't breed a female during her heat cycle, that window is gone for another half a year. There are no do-overs, no extensions, no "I'll just wait and breed her next month."
Dogs synchronize their cycles. Multiple females in my program often come into heat within weeks of each other. That means I'm frequently making breeding decisions for several dogs at the same time — and I can only manage two litters simultaneously in our puppy facility. Those are real constraints that don't flex.
I breed based on demand — not just because I can. I have more quality breeding dogs in my program than I breed in any given season. I have the genetics, the facilities, and the experience to produce significantly more litters than I do. What determines whether a dog gets bred in a given cycle is a combination of factors: which pairings make sense genetically, how many older puppies I still have available, how much space I have in the puppy facility — and how many families I know are waiting for puppies.
This is where you come in.
When enough families are on the Master Reservation List, I can look at which dogs are cycling, which pairings make the most sense, and make confident decisions to breed — knowing those puppies have homes waiting. The list doesn't just tell me how many puppies to produce. It tells me when to produce them and which dogs to breed.
When the list is thin, I make conservative decisions. I may pass on a breeding cycle for a dog who would have produced exactly what you needed — because I didn't know you needed it yet.
I've had this happen more than once: I pass on breeding a female because the demand signals weren't there, and six weeks later I have multiple families calling wanting exactly what she would have produced. By then it's too late. She won't cycle again for six or seven months. And because dogs synchronize, it's often not just one dog I passed on — it's two or three.
The families on the reservation list are the reason those decisions go differently.
They're not just waiting for a puppy. They're the information I need to run this program well — to make the right decisions at the right time, produce the right litters, and give the most families the best possible chance of getting what they need when they need it.
Your reservation doesn't just hold your spot. It shapes what happens next.
Upcoming & Planned Litters
Litters We're Expecting
We don't announce litters until pregnancies are confirmed — but we do share what we're watching for so you can plan ahead. The pairings below represent breedings we're anticipating. Dogs don't always cooperate with our calendars, so nothing here is guaranteed until confirmed. Timing and litter sizes are estimates only.
All planned litters are subject to change. Confirmation of available puppies is not guarenteed until puppies are born.
How Reservations Work: Two Steps, One Spot
Your $500 Master Reservation Fee holds your chronological place in line — but it doesn't automatically assign you to a specific litter. When a litter is confirmed that matches your preferences, you'll be contacted in reservation order and given the opportunity to commit.
At that point, a second $500 Litter Commitment Payment locks your specific spot in that litter, bringing your total to $1,000 — all applied toward your purchase price.
No surprises. No fine print. Just two clear steps that protect your place and confirm your commitment.
*New applicants who were not already on the Master Reservation List pay the full $1000 fee to be added directly to a litter list.
Pax x Electra
Expected whelping May 2026 - Ready August/September 2026
Benson Ranch Pax
Sky Island's Electra
Future Litters
We typically have additional litters planned beyond what's listed here. If you're looking for a specific timeframe, gender, or pairing that you don't see above, reach out — we may have something in the works that fits your situation.
The Master Reservation List: Your Place in Line
The Master Reservation List is how serious buyers secure their position before a litter is even confirmed. When a new litter is announced, Master List families are contacted first — in the order their reservations were received. Any spots remaining after that are opened to new reservations.
This means the families at the front of the list aren't just getting first pick of puppies. They're the ones who get a call before anyone else even knows the litter exists.
What Your $500 Reservation Gets You
Your place on the Master Reservation List isn't just a number in a queue. From the moment your reservation is paid, you become an active part of our program:
- Your chronological position in line — first paid, first to choose
- Direct access to Kim for coaching and prep support while you wait
- Early access to purchase the Dial Method® — strongly recommended before your puppy arrives, and available to reservation holders at any time
- First notification when litters matching your preferences are confirmed
- A clear path to your litter spot — when a litter is confirmed that matches your preferences, a second $500 Litter Commitment Payment locks your specific spot, bringing your total to $1,000 — all applied toward your purchase price
- Flexibility — your reservation can transfer to a different litter or available dog if timing or circumstances change
- Your $500 applied toward your total purchase price
No commitment to a specific litter. No expiration. No pressure to take a puppy that isn't the right fit.
Where the Line Stands Right Now
There are currently families ahead of you on the Master Reservation List. We may also hold back potential breeding candidates for our own program needs — which means the number of spots available to new reservations in any given litter is always smaller than the total litter size.
When you add your reservation today, you're securing your position behind the families already in line — and ahead of everyone who is still thinking about it. We update each litter listing to reflect available spots as things change.
How the Reservation Process Works
Step 1: Apply
Fill out our puppy application so we understand your farm, your livestock, your experience, and what you're looking for. This helps us match you with the right dog when the time comes.
Step 2: Pay Your Master Reservation Fee
Your $500 non-refundable Master Reservation Fee holds your chronological place in line. It's applied toward your total purchase price. This is the step that actually puts you in line — everything before it is just conversation.
Step 3: Commit to a Litter
When a litter is confirmed that fits your preferences, we contact you in reservation order. If you're ready to commit to that litter, a second $500 Litter Commitment Payment locks your specific spot — bringing your total to $1,000, all applied toward your purchase price. You can also choose to pass on that litter and remain on the Master List for a future one.
Step 4: We Do the Matching
Puppy selection happens at 12 weeks, in reservation order. We guide each family to the puppy that best fits their farm, their livestock, and their situation.
The Wait Isn't Dead Time
A lot of breeders take your reservaion fee and go quiet until puppies are ready. That's not how we work.
From the moment you're on the list, you have direct access to me for questions, guidance, and support while you wait — no extra charge. Have questions about your setup, your livestock, or what to expect? That's what I'm here for.
I also strongly recommend adding the Dial Method® to your reservation. It's a science-based framework for understanding how your Maremma actually thinks — and the families who go through it before their puppy arrives have a fundamentally different experience than those who try to figure it out after the fact. It can be added on to your reservation at checkout.
Learn More About the Dial Method® →
The families who struggle with their Maremmas are almost always the ones who weren't prepared. The families on our list don't have that problem.
Common Questions About Reserving
How long will I wait?
It depends on your preferences and our breeding schedule — and on how many families are ahead of you on the list. Some families wait a few months, others longer, especially if they have specific gender or timing requirements. The more flexible you are, the shorter your wait tends to be. We'll give you a realistic estimate when you apply.
Can I specify gender or other preferences?
Yes. We take your preferences into account and contact you when a litter looks like a good match. More specific preferences may mean a longer wait.
What if none of the puppies in a litter are right for me?
You can pass on a litter and stay on the Master Reservation List for the next one. There's no penalty for passing — but the spot you were offered goes to the next family in line.
Is the fee really non-refundable?
Yes. The reservation fee represents the start of our working relationship — the time spent with you during consultations, the coaching support, the program access, and the administrative work of holding your place. It's applied toward your purchase, but it isn't returned if you change your mind.
Why don't you just breed more dogs so there's no wait?
Because more puppies than there's demand for is worse for everyone — including the puppies. We breed deliberately, not speculatively. The reservation list is how we make sure every litter we plan has families ready and waiting, so no puppy sits longer than necessary and no family gets a dog that wasn't right for their situation. It's a better system. It just requires you to participate in it by planning ahead.
Your Spot Is Waiting. So Is Someone Else's.
Every family currently talking to us about puppies is in the same position you're in right now. The ones who move first get first pick. The ones who wait to decide find out someone else already decided.
The puppies coming from these litters will be raised the same way every Prancing Pony Maremma is — on a socialization protocol developed over nearly a decade, with health-tested parents and lifetime breeder and trainer support built in.
Your $500 holds your place. Everything else follows from there.
