Hello all!
I feel somewhat ashamed to be looking for a dog based on looks... But you know... I don't really get to buy a new dog more than once a decade, so I would rather exactly what I want... And of course all this is secondary to temperament!
I was wondering if anyone can recommend an Ontario working line breeder that might produce a "big boned" female puppy withfuzzy/longer plush coat and deep red sable pigmentation.
Definitely have some temperament/drive requirements since the dog will be doing some work outdoors, and I most likely won't resist dabbling in Schutzhund with whatever free time I have, but doubt I'd have the ability to compete at any significant level, so no need for an exceptionally hard dog - stability would be much more useful for my lifestyle.
I prefer Ontario because it would make it easier to drive over to see the dogs, but I'm open to anything - even importing - if there were good reason to do so.
This is a long shot and there are probably better (local) places to ask... But I'm just getting back into the breed/sport in a new Country, so I'm taking any pointers in the right direction. Cheers!
edit: Just wanted to add that I'm an experienced working line owner/handler - so no need for explanations about why temperament is the priority when selecting a dog. I don't mean that in a snarky way - I really appreciate that people take the time to educate potentially clueless first time owners. Thank you, all!
I feel somewhat ashamed to be looking for a dog based on looks... But you know... I don't really get to buy a new dog more than once a decade, so I would rather exactly what I want... And of course all this is secondary to temperament!
I was wondering if anyone can recommend an Ontario working line breeder that might produce a "big boned" female puppy with
Definitely have some temperament/drive requirements since the dog will be doing some work outdoors, and I most likely won't resist dabbling in Schutzhund with whatever free time I have, but doubt I'd have the ability to compete at any significant level, so no need for an exceptionally hard dog - stability would be much more useful for my lifestyle.
I prefer Ontario because it would make it easier to drive over to see the dogs, but I'm open to anything - even importing - if there were good reason to do so.
This is a long shot and there are probably better (local) places to ask... But I'm just getting back into the breed/sport in a new Country, so I'm taking any pointers in the right direction. Cheers!
edit: Just wanted to add that I'm an experienced working line owner/handler - so no need for explanations about why temperament is the priority when selecting a dog. I don't mean that in a snarky way - I really appreciate that people take the time to educate potentially clueless first time owners. Thank you, all!
