quick question for breeders

[JeepinDog]

I have been looking at some of the breeder sites possibly looking for a second Doodle. Well I want to train my second Doodle to hunt as well as be a family pet but my past experiences after getting a dog fixed it don't hunt as well as ones that havent been fixed. would any of you breeders on here allow me to get one without getting it fixed? I have ZERO intention of using it for breeding myself cause I don't have the time to try and take care of puppys. Notcha is fixed and I would be looking for a Male.

Thanks
Mike

[KingstonTodd]

I would be more inclined to let a male stay intact, if you had a vet certificate that your other dog was spayed. In fact, somebody wanting to keep a male intact may be a good gaurdian home for a stud. Either way, a non-breeding contract would have to be signed. Are you close to canada? lol.

[JeepinDog]

Yeah I have no problems showing proof that Notcha is fixed. But I am not really close to Canada, we live in Kansas. I have looked at your site myself and you have some really adorable Doods

[Jac]

Well, a guardian contract may be the best way to go...
I don't know that the dog would be more or less inclined to hunt if he was neutered...it seems to me that the main thing is to select a dog from a background of hunting stock and then select a puppy that shows the right qualities...these things can be tested and identified. But I don't believe that keeping a dog intact will make him a better hunter. Doodles are pretty lively anyway so I would just suggest that you carefully select from the right stock and you would be okay.
I personally would not sell a dog to remain intact...not without a guardian contract. The reason is that it is much too easy to get accidental pregnancies and this is one of the complaints that people have about Doodle breeders...that they are not responsible, and leaving a dog intact creates way too many risks. Believe me, I have many intact dogs and it takes intense supervision when a female is in heat...for both the males and the female.
Plus, the dog is healthier if spayed or neutered.

[Maureen]

I have to agree with Jac....it doesn't seem to me to be responsible to allow a non-breeding male to be left intact. Contrary to what some believe or the way some might be motivated, the first concern that comes to mind for me is "accidental" breeding that your dog might do, with our without your knowledge. The responsibility that I, as a breeder feels, is huge! I should NOT be contributing to the shelters by allowing any of our puppies to be left intact.

If you were to contact Linda, at 4 paws, or Holly, they might have a need for a guardian for a male. or email me and I can tell you of a hunting doodle owner in sw. KS who might advise you about the intact vs. neuter question.