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Pursuit of Jade Litter


Dam

Pickwick's Judge of Your Own Happiness (Emma)

Sire

Umberto of Alexgoldens
This planned pairing brings together two pugs we deeply admire—each offering qualities we value not only in structure, but in spirit. Emma carries forward so much of what we cherish: a beautiful coat, a steady topline, and the exceptional angles and tailset of her sire, Mianda’s MacDaddy. Just as importantly, she shares his temperament—joyful, affectionate, and endlessly good-natured. There is not a mean bone to be found; she is simply happy, always.

Breathing remains a cornerstone of our program, and both Emma and Umberto are strong, easy breathers. Emma herself is more closely linebred on the Mianda side (with a higher coefficient of inbreeding), which makes this pairing with Umberto a thoughtful and intentional outcross—one that we hope will maintain health and vitality while preserving the qualities we hold dear.

Umberto, who traveled all the way from Serbia to join us at Pickwick pugs, brings his own depth of pedigree, shaped by generations of remarkable dogs. Among them are influential pugs such as Rufus and Perfect Caper, whose legacy continues to echo forward. We include them here as a glimpse into the foundation behind him—and with the hope that a glimmer of their presence may shine through in this mating.

Together, Emma and Umberto represent a careful balance: type and soundness, history and future, structure and heart. It is a pairing rooted in respect for the past, and in hope for what is to come.
Litter Theme: The Pursuit of Jade
Inspired by the elegance, intrigue, and layered storytelling of the series, this litter reflects a journey—of legacy, identity, and quiet strength carried forward through generations. Much like the characters who move through shifting roles and hidden depths, we are mindful of the stories written into a pedigree—and the ones yet to unfold.

Possible names: 

  • Pickwick’s Pursuit of Jade 
  • Bright Pickwick Eyes in the Dark 
  • Pickwick's Flourish in Time 
  • Pickwick's Marquis of Wu’an 
  • Pickwick’s Jade Sovereign
  • Pickwick’s Echoes of Jade
  • Pickwick’s Jade Blossom
  • Pickwick's Moonlit Jade
  • Pickwick's Veil of Honor
  • Pickwick’s The Ninth Shadow
  • Pickwick’s Jade Beneath the Moon
  • Pickwick’s Whispered Oath
  • Pickwick's Jade Mischief
  • Pickwick's Velvet Rogue
  • Pickwick's Road to Glory
Call names: Reign, Mark, Jade, Shadow, Moon, Blossom, Silk, Bloom, Glory, Song, Flourish, Legacy, Fan)
Owners - Jeff and Amy McLelland

Located outside of Birmingham, Alabama, USA


Author of The Pug Bible

Author of The Pug Puppy Primer

Petpro with PawTree (Natural foods, treats, supplements, and other pet products developed by Veterinarians and PhDs in Animal Science and Pet Nutrition)


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We feed exclusively PawTree and Nuvet Daily Vitamin
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Best of Breed, CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN - our first bred-by-champion.
Bumi was star student at his puppy class today and has been pretty much bomb-proof in the world so far. You definitely set him up for success!"

"You do such a good job training/preparing them. Rosalina is the best trained dog in this house...everyone at work is always blown away how incredible she is ... Socialization, confidence, obedience ... And, well, she’s really pretty." (Vet Tech, mom, loving pug owner)

"The vet was impressed that his nostrils were completely open."

"So many people at the festival were asking where did you get such a beautiful pug from and we said from an amazing breeder in Alabama, Pickwick Pugs"


"He [Louie, out of the Beatrix Potter litter] is by far the most athletic & strongest of any other pugs we’ve had. He’s 18.5 lbs of muscle! I’m sure there are genetics involved, but we also followed your advice with the diet, fish oil, supplements etc. If we had the time, I bet he’d be a champion at agility. We love everything about him!!"
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Lilibeth, (CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile), our 6th AKC Champion
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Amy at The Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty

Contact Us - Inquiry Application Form

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Amy, AKC Breeder of Merit, with CH Pickwick's Oh, the Places You'll Go (Cindy) finishing her championship out of the puppy class.
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Lilly, a Pickwick Best in Show winner
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A Pickwick puppy graduating from Star Puppy Academy just before "gotcha day".
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How to speak Puglish with a heavy accent: It’s a language where no means sing me a song, and come here means gravity has doubled and I must now become a flat, vocal pancake. ;) 
  • Home
    • Our goals, philosophy >
      • Health Screening >
        • Health Guarantee
    • Behind Every Pickwick Puppy
    • Meet the Humans >
      • Breeder of Merit
    • Going Home
    • Photo Album
    • Testimonials
    • Why buy from a responsible preservation Breeder?
  • Our Grumble
    • AKC Champions >
      • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
      • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
      • CH Pickwick's Worship the Ground I Walk On
      • CH Pickwick's Casanova in Disguise
      • GCH CH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, TKN, RN, RI
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
      • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
      • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
      • CH Pickwick's Oh, The Places You'll Go
    • Our Girls >
      • Verhosan Riga
      • CH Pickwick's Oh the Places You'll Go
      • Pickwick's Never Too Wacky, Too Old, Too Wild (Lola)
      • CH Pickwick's Worship The Ground I Walk On
      • Pickwick's Judge of Your Own Happiness
      • Pickwick's Where Heaven Kisses Earth
    • Our Boys >
      • Umberto of Alexgoldens
      • GCH Hill Country's I'll Bee Your Shining Star
      • CH Wright's Triumphant Tiger Eye at Pickwick
    • Retired Champions & Show Prospects >
      • Retired Girls >
        • CH Pickwick's Too Generous to Trifle With
        • Zobear's American Idol
        • CH Pickwick's Show the World How to Smile
        • Pickwick's Watching the Stars Align
        • CH Peachtree's Kirkcudbright Kayleigh, CGC, RIN, RI, TKN
        • CH Pickwick's Child, That Hemline's Out of Sight TKN
        • Princess Buttercup's Forever is Now
        • Pickwick's Thrill on Blueberry Hill
        • Pickwick's While the Leaves Play the Music
        • Pickwick's Doris Diamond Breakfasts at Tiffany's
        • Pickwick's Follow the Star
      • Retired Boys >
        • Diabolbric’s Start Me Up (Jagger)
        • CH Pickwick's Mr. High Falutin'
        • CH Pickwick's Peachtree Hill Country Mighty Macintosh, TKN
    • Fosters, Rescues >
      • All-American Rescue Jerry (lab/chow/GS mix)
      • All-American Rescue Lexi
    • Gone but not forgotten . . . >
      • Sebastian, BGR, CGC, RN, RA, TKN
      • Pickwick's Cotton Candy in the Sky RN
      • Charlie Chaplin
      • Winston (Pickwick's Cosmic Constellation in the Stars)
    • Past Pickwick Pugs Litters >
      • Begin the Beguine Litter
      • Thrill Litter
      • Lemaître Litter
      • Stars Fell on Alabama
      • Diamond Litter
      • Emerald Litter
      • Christmas Star Litter
      • New Year's Eve Litter
      • Adirondack Litter
      • Flying Kilts Litter
      • Coffee House Litter
      • Poldark Litter
      • Southern Belle Litter
      • Jane Austen Litter
      • Bridgerton Litter
      • Beatrix Potter Litter
      • Dr Seuss Litter
      • Baskin Robbins Litter
      • Galaxy Litter
      • Shire Litter
      • IKEA Litter
  • Available
    • Currently Available >
      • Guardian Home
    • Current Litter >
      • Artemis Litter
    • Application Procedure
    • Puppy/Pug Interest Form >
      • Puppy Placement Application
      • Delivery
    • Puppy Training >
      • Puppy Graduation Videos
      • Puppy Culture Protocol - What Has Your Puppy Been Up To These Past 12 Weeks?
      • Puppy Parties
      • Temperament Evaluation Form >
        • Pickwick Field Guide to Puppy temperament Evaluation
      • Conformation Evaluation Form
    • Puppy Blog >
      • Scenes from Puppy Nursery
    • Prospective Litters >
      • Shakespeare Litter
      • French Pastry Litter
      • Pursuit of Jade
      • Disco Litter >
        • Future possible litters 2027+ >
          • Leprechaun Litter
    • Contracts >
      • New Puppy Owners Communication Form #1
      • New Puppy/Pug Owner Communication Form #2
  • Nutrition
    • What, How, When to Feed a Pug
    • Food >
      • How often to feed?
    • Daily Vitamin
    • Supplements
    • Treats
    • Recipes
    • Paw Seasonings Taste Test Vote
  • Shop
    • Books
    • The Pug Bible E-Book
    • Pug Puppy Primer E-Book
    • Children's Story Series: The Adventures of Benny Boo the Pug Puppy
    • Donate to our Health Test Fund
    • Puppy/Pug Payments
    • Unique Gifts
    • Dog Shampoo Recipes
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • The Pug Bible e-Book
    • Grooming
    • First Aid
    • Outing Suggestions
    • New Owner Checklists A >
      • Puppy Sample Daily Schedule
      • Puppy's Life Day-by-Day
      • Puppy Daily Records
    • New Owner Checklists B >
      • Puppy Training & Socialization Checklist Chart
      • Socialization Checklist
    • Helpful Info for Pug Owners
    • Flying Home with Your Puppy
    • Driving Home With Your Puppy
    • Training & Socialization >
      • Showing a Pug in Conformation
      • Canine Good Citizenship Test
      • Tricks Training
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conditioning Exercises
      • Rally Training Boot Camp
      • Canine Freestyle
      • Conformation Puppy Boot Camp
      • Activity Enrichment Draw
    • Prayers
    • Links >
      • Pug Dog Club of America
    • Breed Standard
  • Calendar
    • Schedule
  • Health and Genetic Research in Pugs
    • Breeding/Whelping Notes >
      • Litter Record Notebook
  • Fundraising for Rescue and Research
    • Pugiano >
      • Pugiano Training >
        • Canine Freestyle Training Steps
        • Annie Training Log
        • Buttercup Training Log
        • Cindy Training Log
        • Emma Training Log
        • Iona Training Log
        • KK Training Log
        • Lilibeth Training Log
        • Lilly - Training Log
        • Lola Training Log
        • Miss Dior - Training Log
        • Robert Training Log
        • Parker Training Log
        • Stella - Training Log
        • Tory - Training Log
        • Umberto Training Log
      • 2024 >
        • Pugiano Christmas >
          • Pugiano History Act Training >
            • History 101 Pugiano Style
  • Flower Litter