HEADS OR TAILS!
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I am not planning on a litter in the near future -
I can however try to guide
you in your search.
( try www.weimaranerscanada.org/breeders.htm
)
Below is a list of questions from an application form
(not for you to
fill out) BUT rather for you to ponder.
Is the Weim right for you & your
present or future family ?
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| I love the breed truly - but I know that my feelings are not shared with
most - as Weimaraners are a very active breed, not to everyone's
liking - as a lifetime commitment (especially when a child is suddenly in the
picture) - the Weimaraner can be compared to a toddler...., and requires major commitment on
the part of all owners in the household. |
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Weimaraners DO repay in what they bring
in terms of bond to their owners - their love and admiration for their family
has no limit. That can be annoying to someone in need of a little peace and
quiet.....I admit - it does get a little embarrassing at times !
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Above all, when looking for a breeder consider the following
A reputable breeder will ....
- ....consider the welfare of their dogs and that of the breed above any
personal gain or profit.
- .....attempt as breeders to breed for the improvement of the breed as
exemplified by the C.K.C.* standard.(*=Canadian Kennel Club)
- ....breed scientifically and selectively by mating only sound dogs of good
type and with natural ability to reduce faults to a minimum and thereby
attempt to secure puppies of type with soundness and natural ability that
will be a credit to the breed.
- ....refuse stud service to any bitch that is unregistered or registered in
the restricted stud book or to any bitch less than 18 months of age, is in
obvious poor health, has serious hereditary faults, of unsound temperament
or has not been X-rayed clear of hip dysplasia. Nor should a breeder
use a dog at stud with these faults.
- ....not breed a bitch more often than two heats out of three or prior to
18 months of age, and will breed only if a bitch is X-rayed and clear of hip
dysplasia. (RE: OFA number -- see www.offa.org )
- ....refuse to deal knowingly with unethical breeders, pet shops or
wholesalers and will attempt to place puppies in a home with adequate
facilities where they will receive proper attention and care.
- ...maintain the best possible standards of health and care in all their
dogs and will sell puppies that are docked, healthy, free of parasites, with
the required immunization and are properly identified by tattoo or microchip
and not before they are 45 days old.
- ...maintain and pass on to the purchaser factual health, breeding and
registration records and will furnish a C.K.C.* registration certificate as
promptly as possible. A three generation pedigree shall also be
furnished to each purchaser. In case where, because of hereditary
faults or because of the nature of the sale or at the
discretion of the breeder, a non-breeding contract agreement containing the
terms and conditions upon which the non-breeding agreement may be released
will be entered into and signed by both parties. (RE: reputable
breeders do this all the time) . The purchaser will be furnished with a
complete copy of the non-breeding agreement and the supporting agreement
immediately.
- ...advise purchasers of any fault as listed in the standard that the dog
may have.
- etc etc etc !!
First Contacts
almost a ...line up at 8 weeks!
at 1 WEEK the "line-up" …
Wheel of colors...
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