Hello all,
While this is my first post, I have been lurking on the site for approximately a year now. I am looking for a reputable breeder near (500 miles or less) from Southern Indiana. I have researched extensively on the breed and my reason for seeking a reputable breeder is health. My last dog, a boxer, passed suddenly, after 9 years, from aggressive cancer.
While I understand this is life, and it's possible no matter who you buy the dog from, I would like to hedge my bets by paying more upfront for good breading with health testing. With my last dog being a rescue, and I am not interested in rescuing this time around. Boxers, as with Dobermans, have serious health issues due to over-breeding, poor breeding, and lack of health testing.
Before I'm bashed, I have used the search function of this forum and others, I am also a member of numerous Facebook groups, and I have looked at both the DPCA and UDC for recommended breeders in my area. The problem I'm running into is it seems that both are poorly updated. No-fault of the organizations, but more on the breeders for not updating their information ie; phone numbers, emails, and websites. Most of the listed breeders in my area are difficult to open a line of communication with due to dated websites and disconnected phone numbers.
The other thing I've noticed on those lists is most of the breeders have been in the business since the mid-'90s or later. While I think the knowledge of those breeders are invaluable, most seem to be lacking in the technology department. So I'm looking for breeders who are reputable, but possibly on their way to being on the DPCA or UDC lists.
I'm seeking a companion and have no interest in showing the dog. We are a very active out-door oriented family wtth room for long walks/runs and a pool and lake for swimming. I am open to filling out any questionnaires, zoom meetings/facetime meetings, and can provide photographs of my house and property. We have a 6ft privacy fenced in rear yard and our house is approximately 5,000 finished sq feet. The pup will spend at most 3-4hrs in a kennel during the day and kenneled at night in our master bedroom. Our family is dedicated to giving the pup lots of physical and mental stimulation.
We would like to have the puppy in 2021, but understand that it's possible that it might be closer to 2022.
Wow...that was long-winded...if you have any other questions or comments feel free to contact me on hear or comment below. All help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
While this is my first post, I have been lurking on the site for approximately a year now. I am looking for a reputable breeder near (500 miles or less) from Southern Indiana. I have researched extensively on the breed and my reason for seeking a reputable breeder is health. My last dog, a boxer, passed suddenly, after 9 years, from aggressive cancer.
While I understand this is life, and it's possible no matter who you buy the dog from, I would like to hedge my bets by paying more upfront for good breading with health testing. With my last dog being a rescue, and I am not interested in rescuing this time around. Boxers, as with Dobermans, have serious health issues due to over-breeding, poor breeding, and lack of health testing.
Before I'm bashed, I have used the search function of this forum and others, I am also a member of numerous Facebook groups, and I have looked at both the DPCA and UDC for recommended breeders in my area. The problem I'm running into is it seems that both are poorly updated. No-fault of the organizations, but more on the breeders for not updating their information ie; phone numbers, emails, and websites. Most of the listed breeders in my area are difficult to open a line of communication with due to dated websites and disconnected phone numbers.
The other thing I've noticed on those lists is most of the breeders have been in the business since the mid-'90s or later. While I think the knowledge of those breeders are invaluable, most seem to be lacking in the technology department. So I'm looking for breeders who are reputable, but possibly on their way to being on the DPCA or UDC lists.
I'm seeking a companion and have no interest in showing the dog. We are a very active out-door oriented family wtth room for long walks/runs and a pool and lake for swimming. I am open to filling out any questionnaires, zoom meetings/facetime meetings, and can provide photographs of my house and property. We have a 6ft privacy fenced in rear yard and our house is approximately 5,000 finished sq feet. The pup will spend at most 3-4hrs in a kennel during the day and kenneled at night in our master bedroom. Our family is dedicated to giving the pup lots of physical and mental stimulation.
We would like to have the puppy in 2021, but understand that it's possible that it might be closer to 2022.
Wow...that was long-winded...if you have any other questions or comments feel free to contact me on hear or comment below. All help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
