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Any successful dog breeders here?

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We once breeded a bulldog and a shih tzu, we called it a bullshit.




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djtidebuck said:
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My suggestion would be getting to know and talking with succesful, well-respected, long-time breeders in your area, particularly those involved in the breed that you want to work with.

There is a rash of what's known as "back yard breeders" right now. That's people with no long-term interest in developing and improving a breed. They just want to spit out some puppies (generally expensive, trendy breeds) and make a quick buck. In many cases, they are doing significant damage to many breeds through inexperience and ignoring historic health problems inherent to certain breeds. Large breed Mastif-type breeds that suffer from many "large dog problems" such as hip and elbow dysplasia, cancer and bloat, are particularly being harmed by inexperienced, greedy breeders. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog, so I'm familiar with some of the issues and concerns that conscientious breeders have.

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I'm not saying that new people should not get into dog breeding. I'm just saying that they should go about it in the right way, and a great way of starting off in the right way would be to talk to some well-respected breeders.
 
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djtidebuck said:
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Well try asking an actual question. Do you expect people to read your mind? What do want to know? Is there money in it. Yes and no. When my parents were running a kennel they made decent money at it but they also put a hell of a lot of work into showing their dogs and building up a reputation. They networked with other breeders so that they were putting out quality puppies. They also kept any dogs as pets that were not up to par for showing so they had a reputation within the community as "good" breeders. Also, what kind of dog are looking to breed, St. Bernards, toy poodles, beegles, or do you even know? Because that's important. Are you looking to sell show quality dogs, sporting dogs, or do you just want to turn a quick buck running a puppy mill. I can probably put you in connection with a few breeders in Ohio, but you don't live there do you? I don't think you in any way shape or form grasp what is involved in this business. If your figuring on just buying a pair of dogs breeding them once a year (which is the maximum we would breed our dogs) and then putting an add in the paper hoping to turn a few bucks here and there, I don't know, you might be able to do it. But if your looking to actually get into the dog breeding business it takes a large amount of work, money, and especially love of dogs.
 
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We have a black lab whose grandfather was some kind of champion. She is simply a family dog as I do not hunt. She is a beautiful dog and kind as could be, but not too bright. Definitely some poor breeding along the way. Next dog will be bought from a reputable breeder.
 
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