Hello everyone. Where do I start. I have gotten into the Dog breeding buisness and I am doing pretty good. I have proven blood line with the stud that I am using. The problem is he isn't my stud. I have finally talked my wife into getting a stud of out own but it has to be a chocolate she likes what we have going with nothing but chocolate litters. The problem with that it is there is really none available her in Texas for what I am looking for and wanting to spend. So I started to think maybe I can invest that money into training material because I want to get JH titles on both of my females before next summer since I have a guy that is going to help me with this task. So I am asking ya what do you think I should do?

Continue my search for a stud or buy training equipment.

well the titles will add value to your pups and you might be able to make a few contacts through the competitions to get access to a titled stud titles on both sides could be worth the cost of the equipment for future litters.

Now I haven't ever qualified a Labrador as a JH, so I may not know, but I have qualified a couple of pointers as JH's, and started work on SH's before pursuing other goals.
While JHers would be a step in the right direction, I would think you ought to set your sights on Sr. Hunter certificates at least, if you want to enhance your kennel name and reputation.

Good luck,
Gary

The trial I am wanting to get into is next year around march I think. I believe I have time to get started on SH I have been considering it.

So far everyone is thinking work towards Titles and not worry about a stud dog.

Everyone in the world will sell you a lab. I can go to the walmart parking lot and get a lab. I can get any color I want. Like stated above, if you want to make your pups different and worth something, you need them to be proven. You want a waiting line for your pups before they are even born. You don't want to beg people to buy them so that you aren't stuck with them. A title looks like a step in the right direction and it will get you above 70% of the other lab breeders.

Thanks I believe ya have helped me make the decision that I know is the right one.

Does anybody have any used training equipment they want to sell. I am in the market lol

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