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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    Twinkie keeping distance from the cats. Smart dog. :lol:
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    edited June 2023
    Okay so the wife and I are looking into getting another pooch. Been a year, it's overdue at this point I think.

    Please don't judge but we're going the breeder route. It has been almost twenty years since we've done this and things have changed quite a bit. I think with Kasey, we saw an ad on craigs list or in some newspaper and then drove out to pick her out of the litter shortly thereafter. Now there's waiting lists and shit and dogs are way more expensive and, it seems as if you have to choose the dog before actually seeing it with some places? 

    For those who have gone the breeder route, can you offer any tips on how to find a reputable breeder? 
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    Okay so the wife and I are looking into getting another pooch. Been a year, it's overdue at this point I think.

    Please don't judge but we're going the breeder route. It has been almost twenty years since we've done this and things have changed quite a bit. I think with Kasey, we saw an ad on craigs list or in some newspaper and then drove out to pick her out of the litter shortly thereafter. Now there's waiting lists and shit and dogs are way more expensive and, it seems as if you have to choose the dog before actually seeing it with some places? 

    For those who have gone the breeder route, can you offer any tips on how to find a reputable breeder? 
    Good luck, I was in the same boat after losing my Matty, waited 4 months, wanted to do the full year but house felt like it was missing something

    we were set on a few mixed lil breeds and tried for months to adopt, every time we got close it was too late, someone else beat us to it. Smaller dogs harder to adopt 

    we went thru breeder route thru a local friend, yes it was expensive( almost $4k) but I’ve had my lil guy Kona since March and couldn’t be any happier… he’s got a great temperament… wonderful with kids, doesn’t mind carrying case, not aggressive at all with food/toys/snacks
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    CROJAM95 said:
    Okay so the wife and I are looking into getting another pooch. Been a year, it's overdue at this point I think.

    Please don't judge but we're going the breeder route. It has been almost twenty years since we've done this and things have changed quite a bit. I think with Kasey, we saw an ad on craigs list or in some newspaper and then drove out to pick her out of the litter shortly thereafter. Now there's waiting lists and shit and dogs are way more expensive and, it seems as if you have to choose the dog before actually seeing it with some places? 

    For those who have gone the breeder route, can you offer any tips on how to find a reputable breeder? 
    Good luck, I was in the same boat after losing my Matty, waited 4 months, wanted to do the full year but house felt like it was missing something

    we were set on a few mixed lil breeds and tried for months to adopt, every time we got close it was too late, someone else beat us to it. Smaller dogs harder to adopt 

    we went thru breeder route thru a local friend, yes it was expensive( almost $4k) but I’ve had my lil guy Kona since March and couldn’t be any happier… he’s got a great temperament… wonderful with kids, doesn’t mind carrying case, not aggressive at all with food/toys/snacks
    Thanks man. Kona is so cute. Lhasa apso?

    Having a friend refer seems like a safe bet. Did you do any research on the breeder as far as seeing if he had any AKC certifications or anything like that?
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    He's a Teddy Bear ( Bichon Frise/ Shih Tzu) he's gonna max out @ 14-15lbs, Ive had big dogs in the past prior to living in my own place, hes good cause I can travel if need be, or its not a burden for someone to watch him. ....he has the AKC Chip/Tracker and the breeder is affiliated with AKC....I even got dupped in the doggie insurance, like $ 55/month thru them.....you get about 75% of bills paid, dont know or think its worth it.....i did it for pc of mind for now, may cancel


  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
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    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    Kasey was a Pointer, but we are now actually looking at getting a Lab.. A Fox Red one.

    Whats a retrieving trial?
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    Wobbie said:
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    Kasey was a Pointer, but we are now actually looking at getting a Lab.. A Fox Red one.

    Whats a retrieving trial?
    they shoot actual ducks and toss dead ones. the dog retrieves them. we have a friend who competes with her dog.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    Wobbie said:
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    Kasey was a Pointer, but we are now actually looking at getting a Lab.. A Fox Red one.

    Whats a retrieving trial?
    they shoot actual ducks and toss dead ones. the dog retrieves them. we have a friend who competes with her dog.
    Okay cool. My wife would hate that. lol
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,165
    Wobbie said:
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    Kasey was a Pointer, but we are now actually looking at getting a Lab.. A Fox Red one.

    Whats a retrieving trial?
    Redd Foxx Blank Template - Imgflip

    j/k, good luck!



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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    If you can find a dog show - conformation or performance - you will run into breeders and their dogs…or talk to people who bought from breeders.

    If you’re looking for another Lab, you may be able to find a retrieving trial in your area.
    Kasey was a Pointer, but we are now actually looking at getting a Lab.. A Fox Red one.

    Whats a retrieving trial?
    Redd Foxx Blank Template - Imgflip

    j/k, good luck!



    Yeah I prefer Red Fox to Fox Red. haha
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    lotta labs at dock diving trials, too.

    I’ve never heard of a fox red lab. thought they came yellow, brown and black.

    just don’t get a damn doodle! the guy who came up with that idea called it the biggest mistake of his life.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    lotta labs at dock diving trials, too.

    I’ve never heard of a fox red lab. thought they came yellow, brown and black.

    just don’t get a damn doodle! the guy who came up with that idea called it the biggest mistake of his life.
    Yeah the fox reds are apparently yellows. Something with the way they're bred makes their coat darker/redder. 

    I am dog sitting my brother's golden doodle this week. Haha...I call them Frankenstein dogs because they all look the same and have that same look in their eyes. But this one is cute. Takes up way too much of the bed though.
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    same look? the same stupid look?

    sorry, doodle owners…I’m really down on this craze. you take a great dog and breed in high strung, yappy poodles.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    same look? the same stupid look?

    sorry, doodle owners…I’m really down on this craze. you take a great dog and breed in high strung, yappy poodles.
    To me the eyes just seem soulless. Like there's no personality in their eyes. And, yeah, I am sorry to doodle owners too. I don't mean to offend anyone. I really like my brother's dog!
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    Wobbie said:
    same look? the same stupid look?

    sorry, doodle owners…I’m really down on this craze. you take a great dog and breed in high strung, yappy poodles.
    To me the eyes just seem soulless. Like there's no personality in their eyes. And, yeah, I am sorry to doodle owners too. I don't mean to offend anyone. I really like my brother's dog!
    any soul in these eyes?


    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    Tired running laps all over the place, we are spinning Ten Deluxe watchin nba draft
  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,561
    Wobbie said:
    lotta labs at dock diving trials, too.

    I’ve never heard of a fox red lab. thought they came yellow, brown and black.

    just don’t get a damn doodle! the guy who came up with that idea called it the biggest mistake of his life.
    Yeah the fox reds are apparently yellows. Something with the way they're bred makes their coat darker/redder. 

    I am dog sitting my brother's golden doodle this week. Haha...I call them Frankenstein dogs because they all look the same and have that same look in their eyes. But this one is cute. Takes up way too much of the bed though.

    This is my red fox lab. They essentially just mated a bunch of dark yellow labs to get red. There is no official red lab designation. They’re yellow labs by the book.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    edited June 2023
    Wobbie said:
    lotta labs at dock diving trials, too.

    I’ve never heard of a fox red lab. thought they came yellow, brown and black.

    just don’t get a damn doodle! the guy who came up with that idea called it the biggest mistake of his life.
    Yeah the fox reds are apparently yellows. Something with the way they're bred makes their coat darker/redder. 

    I am dog sitting my brother's golden doodle this week. Haha...I call them Frankenstein dogs because they all look the same and have that same look in their eyes. But this one is cute. Takes up way too much of the bed though.

    This is my red fox lab. They essentially just mated a bunch of dark yellow labs to get red. There is no official red lab designation. They’re yellow labs by the book.
    @mookieblalock
      Great looking pooch right there. Both of them!

    I think you're in Jersey right? Can you recommend a breeder by any chance?
    Post edited by The Juggler on
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    Wobbie said:
    Wobbie said:
    same look? the same stupid look?

    sorry, doodle owners…I’m really down on this craze. you take a great dog and breed in high strung, yappy poodles.
    To me the eyes just seem soulless. Like there's no personality in their eyes. And, yeah, I am sorry to doodle owners too. I don't mean to offend anyone. I really like my brother's dog!
    any soul in these eyes?



    This weekend we rock Portland