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KingstonTodd · 10-08-2009, 11:22 AM

If you have the time and energy to train a puppy properly, then that is a good option. You can train it to do everything that you want have have minimal issues to deal with since it comes to you so young. If a puppy is not something you have the time for, and it takes A LOT of time to train properly, then a retiring breeder is an excellent option, if you consider that the breeder dog must come from a home situaion, not from a kennel. You dont want to have to house train a 6 yr old dog that is used to roaming outside! Some breeders keep all their dogs forever, some keep a few extra ofr their breeding years with the emotional understanding that they will be rehoming them when they are done to get more 1 on 1 ttention for their remaining years. Its a personal choice, I couldn't imagine ever not having our girl, so we won't be doing that when she is done, she will be with us forever.

10-08-2009, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	Re: Are my ideals to high?? If you have the time and energy to train a puppy properly, then that is a good option. You can train it to do everything that you want have have minimal issues to deal with since it comes to you so young. If a puppy is not something you have the time for, and it takes A LOT of time to train properly, then a retiring breeder is an excellent option, if you consider that the breeder dog must come from a home situaion, not from a kennel. You dont want to have to house train a 6 yr old dog that is used to roaming outside! Some breeders keep all their dogs forever, some keep a few extra ofr their breeding years with the emotional understanding that they will be rehoming them when they are done to get more 1 on 1 ttention for their remaining years. Its a personal choice, I couldn't imagine ever not having our girl, so we won't be doing that when she is done, she will be with us forever.