Still NOTHING!!!

Linz81 · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: Still NOTHING!!!

Ok I need some serious advice on how to get more hits on our website. Our first litter we had at least 3-5 a day for like 3 weeks. Is this a bad time of year for new puppies? I have taken the advice and put our puppies in ALL the free ads I could find and joined breeders club. So far after looking at the other puppies for sale we have a VERY competative price. Oh and Lea and Maggy both are scheduled for their OFA hip testing on the 18th! Skeet will be done in October!
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annabelles mom · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

Well your pups are adorable, so it isnt because they aren't cute !

could it have to do with the parents hips not being tested yet, I think that matters to a lot of people and it could be the time of year, training a puppy in the snow isnt as easy as no snow Sad

I wish you the best, wish I could take them all home, they are adorable
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dixiedi · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

Hi Lindsie, I think your biggest problem is not having the testing done on your adults. The more testing you have done, the more inquiries will come your way on your puppies. Good luck to you Smile

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movistar · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

many breeders won't even have a litter unless they already have a pretty good size interest list.

Just something to think about if you are serious about breeding.

(Of course all the stuff Jac said too Smile

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KingstonTodd · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

Tink · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject:

Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but I took Linz question to be

movistar · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

gracielou · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:42 am Post subject:

The thing most people don't realize about breeding is it takes years to build a list you just don't start breeding one day and have a list of people the next. You have to advertise and sell and get referrals from families, it takes time that is why so many fail. They depend on the money from every litter and you just can't do that, you may sell half the litter really fast and the other half slow and at a reduced price. Also going into debt to raise dogs is a big mistake others make you can't do that and depend on a litter to pay the bills for you.

When you breed you simple have to do it for the love of the breed and the dogs, of course you have to make money to pay for things that's a given but don't ever count on a litter to pay the bills, to many things can happen. I know others have said this also but it can't be said enough. Another thing is not every family can afford 2500.00 for a dog that is a huge luxury if you think about it. Shocked

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M&Tdoodles · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:39 am Post subject:

How about the local newspaper. it will get into the google search engine . I emailed you also with other ideas.
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MaxandMe · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

martha ....i have even seen a reputable breeders that do full testing will every so often advertise in the paper as it can get their name/dogs in view of the not only the local Rochester area but surrounding areas such as buffalo, syracuse etc.

they run a week or 2wk ad on top of their website and referrals.
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lmtoth2 · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

I may be ignorant w/how search engines work, but is it possible to get your site to pop up on google or yahoo if someone searches "labradoodle and arkansas"? Have you tried Craig's List?
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Linz81 · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:49 am Post subject:

Thanks you guys! All these suggestions are so VERY helpful!! We have advertised in our local paper, but it does seem to be that Labradoodles in Arkansas are still kinda rare. I have received a couple of calls from some VERY nice families, who simply could not afford the puppies, but would make EXCELLENT homes. At least I know if I have to place an older pup it will be to a nice family. They are just getting so stinkin cute though, I may end up keeping them all for myself!!! Laughing

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mtd885 · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

You can always donate them to guide dogs or any of the 'Service' organizations and take the tax break!!! You would be doing a nice thing for someone who cannot afford a service animal Very Happy

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Tink · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

Linz, for me, a big part of the fun about breeding Labradoodles is being able to introduce them to people who aren't familiar with them.
They make such a GOOD impression and are SO cute! I take mine to town with me and have had a lot of people come up to my car asking what they are, if they can pet them, and where to get one. Wink

It's a really easy way to get them seen.
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