Puppy Mills, Backyard Breeders, and who you SHOULDN'T purchase a puppy from

LET ME PREFACE THIS BY SAYING:  I am all for "free enterprise".  Puppy mills/commercial breeders provide a service.  Contrary to popular nonsense spouted by the HSUS there is NOT A PET OVER POPULATION PROBLEM(More on this in another post).  With that said, I caution people from purchasing puppies without thoroughly doing your research.  Just because someone is USDA inspected(which means that they are a commercial kennel, usually with more than 50 breeding dogs on the premises, and producing many many many litters per year) or because they have a website, does not mean that they are reputable.  Again, I have no issue with them---as long as the dogs are clean, well fed, cared for, and they don't lie/mislead the public.

My personal dogs live in a warehouse.  It is very, very clean, and the dogs eat well, are bathed twice a month, and have toys, and  fresh water daily.  They have a bucket of food in front of them daily(more than enough for their weight).  BUt, it is a warehouse.  And, some wouldn't/don't approve.  But, it is no different than any other kennel.  And, if you think that a USDA kennel is raising their dogs in the house---think again....they are not.  IN FACT, if you read the USDA rules, they really aren't allowed to, unless the house has been inspected and approved by the USDA Inspector. 

Read more, and do your research!

Recently a friend of mine purchased a puppy from a "puppy mill".  When I said something to him, his response was a)It was none of my business, and b) It's better to purchase a puppy from a 'reputable' breeder that has a website.

OK, so let's address that....
A)  Yes, it is my business.  Why?  Because I have puppies on the ground right now.  And, because the risk of his puppy having worms, coccidia, giardia or even parvo is great.  And, the risk of transferring those infections/parasites to my puppies is extremely great.  And, I would prefer to keep my pups alive and healthy.

B)  For dogs sake, why wouldn't you consult someone who has forgotten more about dogs than you will ever know?  I don't care that he bought a mutt.  I care that he bought a mutt from a USDA Kennel.  WHy is that a problem you ask?

Here are some websites that boil it down:
http://www.petshoppuppies.com/about.htm
====Now, let's start with the fact that the puppy in question came from Missouri.  " Missouri has the distinction of having more commercial kennels (those kennels supplying pet shops) than any other state"

Now, keep in mind.....I have no issue again with people making money.  That is what America is built on. Free enterprise.  I have dogs.  I have bitches.  I breed dogs.  I  make money breeding dogs.  I do not have 100 dogs, or have more than 10 litters per year.  However, USDA Liscensed usually means that the  kennel is in business to make money, or that it is their primary source of income.  In order to sell to pet stores or commercially, they must be USDA liscensed.

Here is a crash course in what it means to be USDA Liscensed:

Many have heard of the USDA (it’s stamped on organic food labels, meat labels, and other everyday grocery store items), and many have heard of puppy mills. But the fact that puppy mills are regulated by the USDA is a little-known fact to most people.

The US Department of Agriculture seems like a strange entity to be in charge of regulating the puppy industry, but that’s how it works. To be clearer, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) is the arm of the USDA in charge of regulating puppy mills under the Animal Welfare Act. There are currently 5,913 dog breeders and brokers with USDA licenses. People often wonder whether there is a list of all the puppy mills in the country. Well, the USDA is the first place to look.

In April, Oprah Winfrey aired an hour-long show about puppy mills, and the same day, the USDA published a FAQ on animal dealers. Note the paragraph to the right—the first frequently asked question: “who regulates puppy mills?” Answer: the USDA.
**Note that the USDA has since changed the language to read: "Who regulates commercial dog breeders?"

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What many people also don’t realize is that under the Freedom of Information Act, we are all entitled to view not just a breeder’s name and address, but their inspection reports are included as well. Curious about a breeder? Order their inspection reports. You can do it online by clicking here.

What’s NOT inspected by the USDA?
-Retail pet stores. The USDA only regulates the supply end—the breeders.
-Puppy sales on the Internet, classified ads, flea markets. NO regulation
-Small-scale breeders who have three or fewer breeding female dogs. NO regulation

70 inspectors for 10,000 facilities
In addition to inspecting and watching over commercial dog kennels, APHIS inspectors are also in charge of inspecting research facilities, zoos and circuses, airport terminals—they are in charge of inspecting the care, handling and housing of everything from dogs to dolphins. This document, published on APHIS’ website, has this to say about the inspectors themselves:

“[Animal Care] inspectors receive special training in the proper care of marine mammals, exotic animals, and animals used in research. Inspectors also receive extensive training in how to conduct inspections at airport terminals, zoos, and commercial animal breeding facilities, among others. APHIS currently has more than 70 AC inspectors in the United States, who are strategically placed where regulated facilities are located.”

The total number of active licensed facilities listed on the APHIS website is 9,883. At first glance, seventy inspectors for nearly 10,000 facilities sounds like a miniscule number of people doing a colossal job but if you do the math, it adds up to about one facility per day per inspector.

What compliance means with the AWA
It’s important to note exactly what inspectors are looking for when they arrive at a USDA licensed kennel. Their job is to make sure breeders are adhering to the minimum standards set forth by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). They can look at a facility with hundreds of dogs in small cages, desperate for human attention, and note no violations.

That’s because the AWA does nothing to ensure dogs are happy, or live a quality life. It’s not written into the regulations, and therefore is not something the USDA enforces. Here are some quick facts about the minimum standards set forth by the USDA:
-Inspections are “Risk-based,” meaning that facilities that meet a certain criteria are inspected “as seldom as once every 2 to 3 years.”
-Cage size: must be 6 inches larger than the size of the dog, on all sides
-Up to 12 dogs can be housed in one cage
-Dogs never have to be let out of their cages. Breeders only need to have an exercise plan
-There is no limit to the number dogs a breeder can have—many have over 1,000
-There is no age limit for breeding dogs. If a dog is able to produce puppies for ten years, that’s how long they could be in the facility


Now, again, let me be straight:  I don't care where you buy your dog.  However, if you are a friend of mine, and you are stupid enough to not ask me what are the right questions to ask, then you are truly an idiot.  Sorry, but truth is truth.

Here are the questions that you should ask when purchasing a puppy on line:
1)  How many litters per year do you breed?
--The answer to this should be:  No More than 1 or 2 litters per year.

2)  How many breeding dogs do you currently own?
----Should be only one to four dogs.

3)  How many different breeds of dogs do you own?
---One or two should be the answer.  At least for breeding purposes.  Some trainers may own more than two breeds.

4)  How do you determine if your dog is breeding quality or not?
----They should be showing dogs in one of the following venues;  AKC, UKC, FCI, IABCA, or breed club specialties.  People often suffer from kennel blindness.  They don't rely on their own judgements.


5)  Do you do any health screenings on your dogs, such as OFA, CERF, PRA, Cardiac, Thyroid Testing?  If they say no, ask why?  Altho, there is really no excuse not to do health screenings that are pertinent to the breed or the mixes of breed.


6)  Do you have a first right of refusal in your contract?(a reputable caring breeder, will do this)


There are many more questions to ask, but right now, I have a DR's appointment to prep for, so I am going to stop for now....And, I will finish this later;))

 

Things and Lies that Commercial Puppy Mill Breeders will Tell you

1)  Who pays good money for a mutt?  I don't get that.  Why buy a mutt for $700 when you can buy a purebred, from a "REPUTABLE" breeder for $500.00?

2)  I like it when puppy mills tell you that they don't guarantee that their dogs don't have worms.  Here is an example taken from a puppy mill sales contract:  "The following parasites common to puppies  are not covered in this contract:  coccidia,  giardia, round, hook, whip, tape, and  heart worms".  Bullshit.  I have a litter of pups on the ground right now, who do not have any worms, and never had any worms, or coccidia or giardia.  All of those can be deadly to puppies.  Pisses me off.  It is treatable, and should be treated prior to shipping a puppy.  Further, the stress of shipping can make it worse.  This is a poor, poor breeding practice. This breeder should be burned to the ground, in my opinion.  Even more:  What veterinarian is issuing a health certificate without testing for these?  


3)  This same breeder doesn't guarantee against parvo after 48 hours.  Problem with this?  Parvo has a 10 day incubation period.  It can get parvo the day it is shipped and not show signs for 10 days.. BTW, most pups I have ever seen with parvo?  Also have worms.....Hmmmm....

When looking at pups on the internet, USDA Liscensed is a sure sign of a puppy mill dog.  These are dogs where the owners are not doing health screenings prior to breeding(IE, no hip/elbow certifications, no PRA testing, no thyroid testing,no cardiac testing etc...)  They are simply in it to make money.  Now, don't take me wrong:  I have no issue with making money.  Just do that right thing if you are going to.  It doesn't cost that much to health screen your dogs, put a UKC title on them, etc....DO IT RIGHT! 

So, if you are going to breed mutts, at least have some ethics, and do the right thing.  The above breeder, by the way, is Burns Cuddly Canines, a cockapoo, puggle and whatever else breeder in....You guess it, the puppy mill capital of the US----Missouri....

I just simply don't understand the need to purchase dogs like this from people like this. 
 
USDA Liscensed is a sure sign of a puppy mill....Mark my words.....

Dog Training 101

A Good Dog Asssistance Dogs, LLC

Lesson Notes

Welcome To Dog Training 101

Here are some helpful hints for you to observe while training your dog!

1) Dog Training is nothing more than habits. We all develop habits by doing things repetitively and consistently. Everyone in the household needs to be on the same page regarding commands, how to say them, and when to say them.

2) Dogs communicate verbally and physically. Just as we do.

a) Commands: Just that. You are telling your dog to do something, not asking.

b) Praise: Should be warm and sincere. You are communicating approval rather than affection. Praise             your dog according to what he/she has just done. “Good Sit” “Good Down”

c) Corrections: Firm tone of voice. Do not YELL. Your dog is not deaf, and if they were, yelling would not do any good anyway. Remember, it is the behavior we are correcting, not the worth of the dog. Anger has no place in correction. But remember, to make the correction a worthwhile correction, something that the dog will remember the next time he/she is tempted to do that behavior again.

3) Don’t work any one exercise for such a long time, that what you are actually achieving is a correction for your pet. If rover has done very well in a short period of time, stop, come back and do another short session in 20 minutes.

4) Vary the times and locations of your practice sessions. Work indoors, outdoors, all reasonable forms of weather, the vet, the pet store, ect….

5)Practice at least 3 10-minute sessions a day, for older dogs. 7 or 8 5 minute sessions for puppies, or some dogs the first week. Each session should include 5 repetitions for 5-minute sessions. 15 reps for 10-minute sessions. This is of each command.

·         Lots and Lots and Lots of PRAISE

·         Correct with the proper amount of intensity.

6) Begin and End each session on a positive note. Make it fun. Use treats, something really special, that the dog only gets for training. Put his/her favorite toy away, and use it as a reward after each session---a quick 2-3 minute play session.

7) The key to training any animal is to establish a bond of trust and communication. Remember that dogs do not speak English, and we must teach them our language as we teach them. Remember to be fair and just.

8) Teach new lessons in a distraction free area, gradually adding new distractions only after the dog has demonstrated that learning has occurred. Be gentle until then.

9) Carefully plan each session, anticipate how your dog is likely to perform and how you will respond to that performance. For instance, know the area you are working in. Know where animals are, and how your dog will react, and how you will either praise or correct.

10) Give one single, clear command, and then proceed with absolutely no hesitation on your part as to your next move. Heel and start walking like you expect your dog to follow. If you hesitate, so will your dog.

11) Only give a command once, and then follow through with it. If you say, “sit” “sit” “sit” “sit”, then your dog learns to sit after you say it 4 times, as opposed to the first time.

12) NEVER EVER give a formal command that you can’t back up!

13) Don’t train if you are ill, irritated or frustrated, and don’t train if the dog is sick.

14)  Remember, dogs aren’t trained in a day----Even dogs that are already trained.  While your dog might obey the dog trainer, that doesn’t mean that they will obey you.  You have to earn their respect!

So, I really, Really Hate Stupid People that Call themselves dog people

This website showed up on one of my pages recently...and I really have to gasp in disbelief at the assinine stupidity of some people.
I have trained dogs for many many many many years, and have trained probably 5000 dogs and their owners or more.
Now I consider myself a Balance Dog Trainer, who uses a variety of methods.
Those who have had me train their dogs, know that the dogs are healthy and happy and "smile" when the remote collar or the prong collar comes out, because they know that they get to go work....
Here are some pictures of my dog,NONE OF THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN IN THE U.S., They were all taken in foreign countries, where, she had to endure 20+ hour plane flights to get there....

 Now this is what some idiot, so called dog trainer(whom, btw, has only been training for 3-5 yrs, never mentions how many dogs she has trained, etc....)

This is what the WHOLE DOG  has to say about dog trainers:
http://www.wdtbc.com/qualifications.php

Now, this woman takes three sessions to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash...I can do that in 10 minutes or less.....who would you go with?  Spend 200.00 or 50.00?


She takes 6 sessions to teach:  sit, down, stay, come and leave it.(notice there is no heel in this?).  Then she takes another 6 sessions to get your dog ready for a CGC.  Gee, I can have your dog ready for a CGC in about 4-5 sessions.....Wow....$475.00 for 6 sessions, times 2....that means she is charging almost a 1000.00 to get your dog a CGC Certificate.....Gee, I charge $300.00 for 4 sessions....and most dogs and their owners are ready for a CGC in that time....Give me 12 sessions, and you will be ready to a Rally or Pre-Novice Obedience titles with the AKC.  Heck, I have sent home 8 week old Rottie pups that could pass a CGC test.....

Ways Consumers May Recognize Trainers
Using Old and New Training Methods

So let's address this blatant misleading stupidity step by step:

Common Characteristics	Old Compulsion/Force-Based	Modern, Positive, Dog-Friendly
Basis for Training Approach	Theories and beliefs about dominance, e.g., people needing to be “alpha” dogs, and the need to use physical force to get total control over their dog.  Methods only used with dogs.(This is crap.  Horses don't train in halters, they train in bits, so "dominance" is used in other breeds as well)  Take inspiration from Woodhouse, Koehler and other dog trainers from the 50’s and today’s TV celebrity, Cesar Millan.	Knowledge of what scholars tell us about what dominance is and is not. Use science-based approaches that have been proven effective with many species(Sorry, don't go there...why?  Whales and dolphins don't traditionally bite the mailman, run out in the road and get hit by a car, or chew up your gucci purses); classical and operant conditioning(Heck, these idiots choose to throw out 1/2 of operant conditioning---positive punishment and negative reinforcement). Understand how dogs think, learn and communicate, how to work with dog’s natural instincts. Applaud Pryor, Sdao, Miller, Clothier(Oh, wait, she uses Prong collars!), TV’s Victoria Stilman.(who's a blatant condescending jackass that couldn't train her way out of a paperbag.)
Language	“Commands.” Stern voice and serious, flat facial expression.(Really?  Yes, I do EXPECT my dogs to be obedient, yes, I do tell them, I don't ask them.  Obedience could save their lifes, or the life of a human.  No, they don't have a choice in obedience---tricks, sure, but obedience no....So, yes, I issue commands, I don't ask them to do it But since the author of this has never met me, then how can she know that I don't smile when I issue commands?.)	“Cues” Smiling, playful, light tones in voice, encouraging words.(Yes, and asking, rather than telling a dog or a child to do something is the reason why dogs die.  The number one reason for euthanasia after illness/old age?  Behavioral issues...Gee, maybe they should have told their dogs, rather than begging them to be obedient?)
Tools	Choke collars, prong collars, electric shocks for undesirable behavior, only verbal praise. Leash is control devise.]Well, DUH!  So is a lead shank for a horse. Misuse of head halters. Most of us don't use head halters period.  Why?  Because they are a managment tool, not a training tool.  Why is it dogs "trained"(using that word very very very loosely here) by these fools never get out of a head halter, but wear it for life?....Gee....maybe because they aren't really trained? You know, when I am done training a dog, you can walk my dogs down the street in a buckle collar, or  off leash....bet you can't do that with the authors dog, with high distractions....Oh, wait, she will say that my dogs ignore those distractions because they are afraid of me or pain....Well, gee, I would rather them obey for whatever reason than get hit by a car chasing the cat across the street....Wouldn't you?	Buckle or martingale collar, clickers, variety of food, toys and activities to reinforce desirable behavior. Leash is a safety device. Head halters and no pull harnesses. Gee.....I use all those too.  Except for the no-pull harness and head halters. People, head halters were "created" with the thought of a horse halter in mind...However, there are some problems: Horses and dogs are not the same species.  They don't think, act or react alike.   Horse have a long muzzle, and the halter doesn't interfere with their field of vision, which is very wide set, allowing them to see predators....Dogs are the predators, with shorter more narrow muzzles....The halter will interfere with their field of vision.  Further, studies have shown that head halters can cause severe neck trauma in dogs.....
Techniques	Punishment. Fear of pain, pain. Frequent talk/use of “corrections” in training. Physically force dogs into positions, use leash “pops,” pin dog on ground to “show who is boss.”  Military-style approach to training dogs and people. Minimal praise and rewards. Bullshit.  In a nutshell.  This idiot author doesn't have a clue what I do, or what other so-called 'compulsion based trainers" do.  She has never seen me work.	Pleasure. Gee, my dogs seem to enjoy working....   Promise of reward. Gee, my dogs get rewarded...they get a pat on the head, a hug and a good dog.... Trade food, freedom and fun in exchange for learning new behavior. Ah.....so, if the dogs don't do what they are told, they are deprived of food, affection, and playtime?  Wow...>Talk about cruel. Use primarily positive reinforcement & positive punishment and dog’s natural drives and tendencies and way of thinking, learning, communi-cating. Wow...I don't think I call starvation positive Fosters mutual respect. Generous with praise and rewards. Yeah, somehow, I don't really have a whole lot of respect, nor would my dog, if you starved it, didn't play with her, or didn't let her have down time(ie, freedom),.....In fact, she would probably bite your ass if you tried to deprive her of her food.
Education	Informal, learned from apprenticing with other like-minded people. Devalue formal education in dog learning theory and science-based methods. Do not seek out new methods. Well, this is just a flat out lie, straight from hell: I have a BA in Psychology, Dog training degrees from 2 nationally recognized dog training schools, a degree in behavior from Purdue University School of Vet Medicine(whose behavioralist, btw, will tell you that PUNISHMENT WORKS), a certifiecation from Novartis in Behavior Modification, just to name a few..... And, since I was a founding member of dog training/behavior organization, yeah, we do have a code of ethics...One of those codes of ethics basically states that we don't do what we are not qualified to do, and we get the job done in a short amount of time, rather than wasting time and money of the client, piddling around.	Combination of formal education and experience. Value ongoing learning and education. View work as a profession.  Subscribe to Code of Ethics established by dog training/behavior association.
Dogs trained by these methods	Fearful, wait to be told what to do. Do not connect with owner without prompting. Generally know a limited number of basic behaviors. Trachea or neck may be injured through use of tools.. Again, these idiots don't know my dogs, that's for sure.  And, I will gladly put my high drive Rotties against any dog the idiot author might have in terms of off leash behavior.....Think I am slightly irritated at this asinine stupidity?  Yeah, just a bit. As to tricks and many behaviors, other than her basic obedience, my Rottie knows about 130 commands, ie tricks...I bet the authors dog won't pick up a dime off a marble floor and hand it back to her, open a fridge get me a beer or pepsi(and know the difference between the two) and bring it to me without eating the meatloaf in the fridge, open doors, turn on/off lights, maintain a 5 hour down stay at the head of a spiral staircase, because I told her to....pull a wheelchair, fly on a plane for 23 hours without potty time, alert not only my seizures but another dogs seizures...Know the difference between a drunk and a cop out of uniform, when I am unconscious in the street, bleeding from a head wound.  Hmmmm....and yet, she is a sad, sad rottie, who hates to work....and who is terrified of me....Yeah, right....Idiots...	Offer behavior without prompting; trust their owner, Connected, happy, willing, eager. Usually know many behaviors and tricks. Can be trusted to work off lead.

The Morning After....Without the Night Before....

Good Morning everyone!  After a decent night's sleep(thank the dogs for Soma!!!) I am off to care for the pups and hopefully get some more pictures this AM of the German Shepherd and the female Rottie that is available!

Nice German Shepherd Available.

AKC Registered Male German Shepherd
DOB:  Dec 7, 2009

Kiko XXXII(registered name)
Cooper(call name)
Color:  Sable
Intact
UTD on all vaccines

Sire:  Sadikavons Schatten Falke

Dame:  Britkavons Aufruhbrer Dame

Trainers Notes:
Cooper is a nice, mid sized male German Shepherd with a great temperament.  He distplays the typical, standard(as it should be) aloofness of a "real" German Shepherd.

He bonds well after about 4-5 days and from that point on, is willing to do whatever it takes to please us.  However, he just looks at you drolly should be too repetitive.
He is obedience trained, heel, sit-stay, down-stay and come.  We are working on doing more with him with regards to his obedience.

With the right handler this dog would be an awesome assistance dog.  He is "in tune" with his handler, and attentive to their needs.  I am having sciatica issues, and he has honed in on the fact that my left leg is numb and weird feeling.  He pays special attention to that, and wants to like it all the time.  He has also keyed in on my blood sugar levels, which surprises me after such a short period of time.  But he has been right on when he gets "whiney".

He is a beautiful dog, not fully grown, but having reached his full height.  He is a good eater, not being too picky about what he gets, altho, he is hesitant to eat "raw" meat just yet.  He enjoys just being with his handler and hanging out.

We have been to several public places, Kmart, Publix(local grocery store), laundry mat, Flanigans(local eatery).  He has done well in these places and tends to ignore people(a good trait in an assistance dog).

If you are considering this dog as an assistance dog candidate, please be aware, that German Shepherds easily become "over protective" of their handlers once they hit 2 yrs or so.  If you are not astute enough to deal with this, then don't bother.  If you are not an assertive handler, do not bother. 

He is not being sold with the guarantee that he will become an assistance dog, btw, only that he CURRENTLY has the temperament to do so IN THE RIGHT HANDS.

He is being sold for 1500.00.  His price will go up as his training progresses.

Rescued Rottie Available

Kaylie is a 2 yr old Rottie, who is spayed and current on all vaccines.
She comes by way of a fellow trainer, whom I have worked with for years and years and years.(Thanks Lori!)

Kaylie was a pretty sick puppy, and was on antibiotics, which has left her "stunted" and her teeth stained.
  Otherwise, she is in great condition.  She has a loving spirit, and a willingness and desire to please.
She is a great Rottie for someone with a weight restriction in their complex, as she weighs in around 50lbs.
She is obedience trained, crate trained, and house trained. She knows to heel, sit, down, stay and come, and would easily pass a CGC test.  She could, with the right training, make an awesome assistance dog for someone who was wanting to owner train.

There is an adoption fee with this girl:  $300.00.  This covers one training session, and 10lbs of food(she eats only premium food).

We need some stuff for the dogs!!!

We are desperately in need of some warehouse fans. 32inches or larger, floor or pedestal, or something we can mount to the wall. All the dogs have a 20 inch floor fan, but we need something to circulate the air better.

We could also use a portable air conditioner. That would be totally awesome.

Some other things we need:

Printer, all in one.
Digital Camera. The pentax that I have finally bit the dust...boy has it been awesome! Another pentax would be great, as I have lots of lenses that go to it still and could be used.

PVC dog beds, to get the dogs up off the concrete. I have tried carpet and other stuff, but we need something that is water resistant, and chew resistant!!!!

4x4x5 Kennels. These are the kennels that you see for sale at PETCO/PETSMART/ETC...they are panels that are easy to put together, 2x2 inch welded wire, black in color. They are really great for our needs!

Freezer. Small chest freezer for storage of meat, for raw feeding. I get "bone dust" from the grocery stores, and I pick up chicken leg quarters on sale all the time. However, without a lot of storage space it is tough to take advantage of these deals! We also have a couple of restaurants who donate the trimmings from their lamb and chicken! But, again, with limited storage, it is tough to take advantage of this! We currently have a small fridge(about 9cubic ft) which is awesome!

Website. I really need to get the website up and running again. However, I am not the best at this project....I think it's because I don't have the "time" to do it.

A great warehouse space. I would love to have some warehouse space, with garage bay doors, and some area in the back to put the dogs while we are cleaning(IE< fenced in lot?) Currently we are located near a homeless soup kitchen, and the patrons tend to harass the dogs, if they are tied out while I am cleaning. Nor, can the patrons obey simple rules and requests....it is so hard and stressful on the dogs, which makes it really hard and stressful on me. Ideally, this warehouse space would have some office area and a shower, but that can be added later.

Travel Trailer. About a 30 footer or larger. Can be a fifth wheel. I would prefer no motorhomes, but will take one, if it comes available.

This is just some of the things that we are in need of. Email me for more specifics!

Desk Pictures

Price of Desk: $50.00

It's A New Year!

Well, it's a new year. Seems like just yesterday, it was a new year last year. If that statement made sense to you....well....Grin.

So, this year, the plan is to have at least another litter of pups from Miss J. Hopefully I will be getting Nia down here and get her settled in.

I have given up hope that Largo is going to get pregnant. We might(big might) try one more time, only do and artificial insemination this time. I just wonder why she has yet to take. I sure would like to keep a pup out of her, as she is the most phenomenal dog I have met, next to Cooper.



So, this is Cooper....Not the best picture, and some day, I need to get some better pics of him scanned it....I do miss this boy.

Anyway, we look forward to a productive year!~