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WALK THE LINE

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HARD ROCK FARM’S

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“What We Do“

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My husband and I have been looking for another pug for quite some time. We had adopted a pug a few years back and simply fell in love with the breed. We decided to look for a black one. I had seen the pictures of the puppies on this site, we fell in love. Since first contacting Walk The Line, their replies were fast and imformative. They kept in touch with us throughout the whole adoption process. Answered any questions we had through emails and phone. We were very impressed In January we received our Maggie. She is beautiful and extremely healthy. They kept in contact with us after we brought her home as well. They are caring, honest and dedicated. The knowledge they have on this breed shows us that they are true professionals who would never disappoint you. This wonderful group of people will be our only source for anything pug. We are more then happy with our Maggie. Kevin and Desiree Egan Extremely pleased Pug parents!!

Desiree

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WALK THE LINE’S & HARD ROCK FARM’S AROUND THE CLOCK PASSIONS ARE PRIMARILY DEDICATED TO THE WHOLE PUG, GREAT PYRENEES, & SAINT BERNARD WORLD, HORSES, AND SMALL WORKING FARMING ANIMALS…

THIS REALLY LEAVES US “NO TIME”

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“No Time” is a track by the Canadian rock group The Guess Who, created by guitarist Randy Bachman and vocalist Burton Cummings.

The song exists in two distinct recordings. The first was featured on their album Canned Wheat, but it was the later version—re-recorded for the American Woman album—that gained widespread recognition. This rendition, released as a single in 1969, has a quicker pace and rearranged verses, though it omits the extended guitar solo originally performed by Bachman. The single climbed to No. 5 on the U.S. charts and became the third consecutive million-seller for the band in Canada, where it reached No. 1. It also secured a spot in New Zealand’s Top 20.

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~ WTL’S & HRF’S Introduction – “What We Do” ~

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🏔️ Welcome to Walk The Line Pugs & Hard Rock Farm Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards

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…..🐾 Walk The Line Pug Ranch, the private family behind Hard Rock Farm Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards takes immense pride in upholding a legacy of excellence, compassion, and ethical stewardship… Since our founding in the year “2000”, we have cultivated a reputation as a trusted source for responsible purebred care, therapeutic training, and lifelong animal advocacy…

…🐶 Over the years, WTL has earned an impeccable record of orchestrating successful, health-focused adoptions across the Northeastern United States… Our commitment to transparency, education, and ongoing support has made us a cornerstone for families seeking not just a pet—but a true companion…

…🏡 WTL & HRF are a dedicated haven where tradition meets purpose… Nestled in a setting that values both companionship and utility, our home is shared with three exceptional breeds—Pugs, Great Pyrenees, and Saint Bernards—each raised with unwavering commitment to ethical breeding practices and the highest standards of care… These dogs are not just companions; These gentle giants serve as both guardians and companions, embodying strength, loyalty, and emotional intelligence… They are cherished family members, loyal protectors, and hardworking guardians in daily life…

…🧬 All three breeds benefit from our DNA-matched breeding protocols, rigorous health screenings, and immersive socialization practices… They roam and work across our farmstead, embodying the spirit of guardianship and companionship that defines WTL & HRF… Whether it’s a playful Pug, a noble Pyrenees, or a gentle Saint Bernard, every dog we raise is a reflection of our commitment to walking the line—between tradition and innovation, between responsibility and passion…

We breed, raise, and train all of our dogs with a focus on:

  • Genetic integrity and immune resilience
  • Temperament suited for therapy, service, and family life
  • Lifelong health and behavioral support for adoptive families

🐕 Pugs, Great Pyrenees & Saint Bernards

🐶 Pugs

…..Small in stature but mighty in spirit, our Pugs are raised to be affectionate, intelligent, and emotionally attuned companions… Known for their expressive faces and charming personalities, they thrive as lap dogs and bring warmth and laughter to every corner of the home… We prioritize their respiratory health, structural integrity, and social adaptability, ensuring they live vibrant, joyful lives…

🐾 Great Pyrenees

…..Our Great Pyrenees are thoughtfully bred for orthopedic soundness, balanced temperament, and instinctive guardianship… With their calm demeanor and imposing presence, they excel as livestock protectors and devoted family companions… Whether patrolling pastures or resting beside children, they embody the perfect blend of vigilance and gentleness…

🐕 Saint Bernards

…..Our Saint Bernards are nurtured for emotional stability, physical resilience, and gentle strength… Revered for their loyalty and calm disposition, they are both steadfast guardians and tender-hearted companions… Whether working alongside us or offering quiet comfort, they exemplify the noble spirit of the breed…

Hi-Lite: Companions & Guardians of the Farm
🐾 DNA-Matched Breeding
🐾 Rigorous Health Screening
🐾 Socialized & Purpose-Bred

🐾 Breeding Philosophy: Walking the Line with Purpose

…..WTL & HRF typically plan for up to a combined total of 3 Canine litters annually, though this number may vary depending on the readiness and health of our breeding dogs and the demands of our broader responsibilities… This amount is what we find that our private extended family is comfortably able to properly handle responsibly & also successfully find good qualifying adoptive homes for… Each litter is produced through one of our few active, privately owned Dams—females who are physically conditioned, mentally prepared, and qualified for responsible breeding… These Dams are carefully matched with one of our select, active appropriate Sires, ensuring compatibility through DNA matching and temperament alignment…

Hi-Lite: We Walk the Line
WTL & HRF: Walk The Line between heritage preservation, ethical breeding, and real-world responsibility—never compromising the health or well-being of our animals for volume.

🌄 Hard Rock Farm: Where Tradition Meets Purpose

…..At the heart of our mission is Hard Rock Farm, a multi-generational, family-run sanctuary where tradition meets purpose… Our farm is not just a place—it’s a philosophy… Every decision we make, every animal we raise, and every family we support is rooted in our commitment to integrity, compassion, and excellence…

…Hard Rock Farm is where our breeding programs are born, nurtured, and refined… It’s where our animals thrive—not in kennels or cages, but in open, socialized environments that reflect the natural rhythms of life…

Hi-Lite: What Hard Rock Farm Stands For
🏡 Heritage Preservation
🐕 Ethical Breeding Practices
💚 Lifelong Support for Families
🌿 Natural, Socialized Environments

🧬 Health & Genetic Integrity

…..Our breeding Sires and Dams are DNA matched and selected for optimal health and temperament… Through 2019, our breeding Sires and Dams have been DNA tested by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) facility, to test for orthopedic and soft tissue defects… Going forward, we will continue on occasion to incorporate evaluations from the (OFA), however most often will be using our own privately chosen Veterinarians due to a more expedient and trusted process…

Hi-Lite: Health First
✔️ DNA-Matched Pairings
✔️ OFA & Private Vet Testing
✔️ Mentally & Physically Prepared Breeding Dogs

🌏 Ancient Wisdom, Modern Method

…..We follow a very well-proven, healthy, and properly DNA-matched Ancient Chinese Breeding Method learned from Sheng Li, a close friend in China whose family has bred Pugs through Ancient traditions for generations… This method, detailed under “PUGS OF DISTINCTION”, blends Ancient heritage with modern science to ensure the healthiest outcomes…

Hi-Lite: Breeding with Purpose
🧠 Informed by Generations of Experience
🧬 Grounded in Genetic Science
🐾 Focused on Immune-Sufficiency & Temperament

🏠 Raising Dogs at Walk The Line & Hard Rock Farm

…..All of our Dogs are whelped and raised in a socialized wing of our farmhouse, with appropriate supervised access (per Breed) to a secure segregated 5-25 acre section of our 100-acre farmstead for play, training, and exercise… They all receive 24/7 care from our veterinary trained family experts and routine licensed professional veterinary support as needed…  All of our Dogs maintain a 24/7 healthy regimen of Human & Dog socialism, exercise, proper Breed appropriate Canine diets, proper ambient conditions, etc… All of our puppies are extremely well socialized with their Human caretakers and their mom from birth…  They are kept socialized as much as possible with the mother until at least (8 weeks) of age when it then becomes unsafe to the Dam’s Health to continue…

Hi-Lite: From Birth to Adoption
👶 Hand-nursed several times daily with Dam from birth
🍼 Bottle support as needed through weaning @ appx. 4 weeks
🍽️ Hand-fed by us 2-4 times per day with Dam between 4-8 weeks
🧍 Supervised self-feeding as appropriately required until 12 weeks
🏡 Ready for adoption between 10–12 weeks as pups nutritional, hydration, & emotional weaning is typically complete

This Is How,

  “WE WALK THE LINE”

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🐾 Our Primary Focus: Guardians of the Heart

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🌾 We Go Beyond the Kennel: We Are A Working Farmstead with Purpose

…..Our foundation with Walk The Line was built on the care and preservation of purebred Pugs, small in stature but mighty in spirit… With Hard Rock Farm, our family has expanded to embrace the noble and majestic gentle giant breeds of Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards…

…However, as an extended family-run farmstead and passionate animal welfare advocate, Hard Rock Farm also engages in a variety of other ethical and purposeful agricultural activities:

🐴 Equine Therapy & Rescue

  • We breed and train Miniature Horses specifically for use as therapy and service animals for children with physical or mental challenges.
  • Our family’s equine heritage spans four generations, including the stewardship of white racehorse stallions since the 1950s.
  • In the early 2000s, we acquired a historic ranch in Northern Pennsylvania—once part of John Wayne’s estate—where white stallions were raised with care and dignity.
  • We rescue larger horse breeds when available, rehabilitate them, and rehome them into meaningful working roles on farms, ranches, or buggy teams.
    🐐 Goats, Calves, and Compassion
  • We raise milk goats for personal use, utilizing their milk for sustainable farm products and assigning them to light farm duties.
  • We rescue discarded bull and heifer calves from dairy operations, raising them with care and placing them into appropriate working or milking roles within the dairy industry.
    🐑 Ruminants and Camelids
  • When available, we rescue and rehabilitate sheep, alpacas, and llamas, integrating them into our farmstead or rehoming them to other ethical agricultural environments.

…Hard Rock Farm does NOT use or re-home any of our Farm Animals for anything other then for working purposes… We are against Animal consumption & do not consume or raise for consumption any of the various small Farm Animals that we work with, only the Goats for Milk… All of our Farm Animals are Rescued, Bred, Trained, & Maintained solely as either Farm/Ranch workers, Farm/Ranch Companions, or both…

🌱 Sustainability & Stewardship

…..We produce as much of our own hay and feed crops as possible to support our animals’ nutritional needs… This commitment to self-sufficiency reflects our values of sustainability, respect for the land, and responsible farming…

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family First, Always

…..And yes—alongside all of this, we raise our family with love, laughter, and a deep respect for the animals and traditions that shape our lives…

💬 Final Word: The Legacy of Hard Rock Farm

…..Hard Rock Farm is more than a name—it’s a legacy… It’s where we Walk The Line every day, balancing the sacred trust of breeding with the joy of raising animals who are not only healthy and well-adjusted, but deeply loved… It’s where heritage is honored, futures are shaped, and families—both human and canine—are built to last…

Hi-Lite: Our Promise
🐾 Ethical. Intentional. Personal.
🐾 Every Animal raised with love and purpose.
🐾 Every family supported for life.  

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🐾 Hard Rock Farm & Walk The Line Pug Ranch Private Family Background

Private Purebred Breeder • Guardian Trainer • Rescue Advocate • Genetic Preservationist • Lifetime Caregiver

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…..WTL is a deeply committed and well-educated private extended family network, with households primarily located in Central New York State and a dedicated Farmstead—Hard Rock Farm—nestled in the heart of Upstate NY… While the WTL “Pug Ranch” is renowned for its excellence in Pure Breed Pug care, Hard Rock Farm expands our legacy by specializing in the preservation, responsible breeding, and training of two majestic working breeds: the Great Pyrenees and the Saint Bernard…

🧬 Expertise Rooted in Generations of Knowledge

…..Our active family members have collectively compiled a comprehensive background in the studies and research of Pure Breed Genetics, Breeding, Training, Nutrition, Socialization, Health Care, and Veterinary Medicine… Since “2000”, we’ve proudly implemented this expertise daily across our breeding, training, and rescue efforts—not only for Pugs, but also for our beloved Pyrenees and Bernards…

…The extended private WTL family includes active, retired, and some since deceased family members with distinguished backgrounds: DVMs, A PHD in Chemistry, An MD) A Vet Tech, several various level School & Collegiate Educaters, several various Military including: Regular Army, Green Berets & Army Rangers Special Forces, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, since WWI to date, A Private Corporation Owner, An Electronic Engineer and A Lawyer… While not all were directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the Pug Ranch or Hard Rock Farm, many have served as invaluable mentors and contributors to our mission…

…We’ve also worked extensively with privately hired DVMs, Vet Techs, and other veterinary professionals, both in-person and through online consultations, ensuring our dogs receive the highest standard of care…

🐶 Heritage Preservation & Breed Integrity

…..All of our work is focused on preserving the original heritage and integrity of the breeds we steward… For Pugs, our genetics program emphasizes maintaining the immune-sufficient traits inherent in the Ancient Chinese Pure Breed DNA, while eliminating frailties introduced through careless breeding practices…

…At Hard Rock Farm, our Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernard programs are equally rigorous… We focus on maintaining the noble working traits, sound structure, and gentle temperaments that define these breeds… Our breeding pairs are carefully matched for genetic health, temperament, and conformation, ensuring that each litter reflects the best of its lineage…
We do not “breed in” or “breed out”—our bloodlines remain clean, pure, and genetically stable… Once properly bred, weaned, and prepared, our pups—whether Pug, Pyrenees, or Bernard—are selectively offered to qualifying homes as companions, working dogs, or trained therapy Dogs…

For a full dissertation on our Pure Breed Pug Breeding Method please click: “PUGS OF DISTINCTION” then scroll down…

📚 Education, Training & Socialization

…..All of our dogs are raised “under foot” on our private family Farmstead, with 24/7/365 supervision in specially constructed indoor/outdoor environments designed for optimal human-canine interaction… Our dogs receive:

  • Premium nutrition tailored to breed-specific needs
  • Routine exercise and enrichment
  • Socialization with humans of all ages and other dogs
  • Preventative and responsive veterinary care through our NYS licensed network, including Cornell University Animal Clinic
  • On-site support from our retired family Vet Tech
    Our Pyrenees and Bernards are also trained for roles in livestock guardianship, therapy work, and family companionship. Their natural instincts are nurtured through structured training programs that emphasize trust, confidence, and purpose.

🐕 Adoption & Support

Each adoption includes:

  • A healthy, premium-quality purebred dog
  • A fair and legal adoption contract
  • Three-stage health guarantees
  • Up-to-date vetting
  • A comprehensive health care dissertation
  • A 5-year congenital defect guarantee
  • Breed-specific starter food
  • AKC registration papers (where applicable)
  • A hard copy and online health care guide
  • Lifetime membership to our health care–oriented website
  • Lifetime 24/7/365 health care assistance and advice
  • Additional options include registration, microchipping, in-person delivery, and spay/neuter services performed by our privately hired NYS licensed DVMs.
  • For a full dissertation on what our Pug Adoptions include, please click: “ADOPT PKGE PUGS” then scroll down.

🐾 Legacy & Purpose

…..We breed for health and quality—not quantity… Our litters are few, intentional, and deeply cared for… Whether it’s the playful charm of a Pug, the stoic grace of a Pyrenees, or the gentle strength of a Saint Bernard, every dog raised under our care is a testament to our commitment to excellence, compassion, and heritage preservation…

“In Dog Years We’re Already Long Dead!”
—DragonMaster

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SUNBATHING – “THANK GOD WINTER IS FINALLY OVER” – April, 2015

“PRINCESS ANDROMEDA MACARIA”

 HRF –  “ARISTOTLE” (HRF’S GOAT OF WISDOM!)

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