I have no idea if we will rescue our next dog ir get one from a breeder, but I am always thinking about what I want in a breeder if we go to one. At this time, the most likely breeds would be a lab or whippet (I'm also interested in Newfs and GSDs but DH says no right now).
My goals for the dog would be companion first, and hopefully dabbling in agility, rally, or coursing if it's a whippet.
My ideal breeder:
-all recommended health tests
-some sort of proof of temperament-test, therapy dog, something
-titles on both ends of breeding dogs
-a breeder that feeds high quality food
-in labs breeders that had a combination of hunting and bench lines and and emphasis on moderate, functional dogs
-in whippets I'm not as knowledgeable, but I'm thinking a combo of show and racing lines
-an open, honest relationship with the breeder, and one happy to answer questions
-dogs raised indoors
-one or two litters a year
So what is your ideal?
My goals for the dog would be companion first, and hopefully dabbling in agility, rally, or coursing if it's a whippet.
My ideal breeder:
-all recommended health tests
-some sort of proof of temperament-test, therapy dog, something
-titles on both ends of breeding dogs
-a breeder that feeds high quality food
-in labs breeders that had a combination of hunting and bench lines and and emphasis on moderate, functional dogs
-in whippets I'm not as knowledgeable, but I'm thinking a combo of show and racing lines
-an open, honest relationship with the breeder, and one happy to answer questions
-dogs raised indoors
-one or two litters a year
So what is your ideal?