Meeting my Breeder

[Kandie]

As mentioned in my Introduction post, I had planned to take a trip to OH to meet the breeder in person, as well as have a look around her kennel. All of which she is totally fine with, in fact, she welcomes it. But now I am second guessing my decison. Now, instead of wanting to go in person, I want to take the money I planned to use for the trip (it would have been 18 hours roundtrip) and just add it to my deposit. I have seen her website, I am friends with her on facebook and can see some of where the dogs are kept and how they look and even where they deliver the puppies. I even saw her on the news when one of her dogs birthed 20 puppies. Also we communicate regularly through email. Does anyone have any advice on this? What are some more benefits to going in person BEFORE getting a puppy? I know not all people can go see the kennel in which they get their pups and sometimes they even have them shipped and Never see the kennel. When I do get the pup, I will be driving to pick it up in person. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Cody]

I strongly recommend going out and meeting as many breeders as you can, especially in this breed. Being a relatively newly recognized breed there are a lot of variance in type and temperament. It is good to meet the breeder face to face, meet the dogs, see the facilities. My breeder won't sell a puppy unless he has met the person, that is after talking to them for extended time on line, on the phone. People can be anything they want on line. I say if you meet your breeder you will be better at ease in the long run.

 

[Kandie]

Thank you. I have emailed the breeder a date that works for me and hopefully if it works for her, I will see the kennel. Im pretty excited!!

 

[Enzos Dad]

What kind up pup are you getting who is the breeder

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

If you can get out and meet the breeder I think it is a valuable experience for both breeder and puppy buyer.

 

[Kandie]

What kind up pup are you getting who is the breeder

A Cane Corso, it will be my first mastiff I am going through Six's Kennels in Ohio. I see you are located there as well, have you heard of it??

 

[BigMac]

Does she offer the pedigrees of her dogs somewhere? I can't find any on her website. I assume you have studied long and hard on this breed?

 

[Kandie]

Yes she does for the mother and father for each litter, I asked her previously. And yes I have.

 

[dogman#1]

Hey Kandie,

How did you arrive at the decision to go with this breeder? I am sure that others that are interested in either the cc breed or other breeds would find it helpful if you could put up a good list of the questions you asked and the requirements you set for a proper breeder...ie, what guarantee (health temperament), what titles the parents received (show,sch,etc), health certificates from parents......I dont know if there is a good list of these questions or min requirements on this forum...maybe you could start us off here.
Thanks and congrats on your new pup.

 

[Kandie]

Hey Kandie,

How did you arrive at the decision to go with this breeder? I am sure that others that are interested in either the cc breed or other breeds would find it helpful if you could put up a good list of the questions you asked and the requirements you set for a proper breeder...ie, what guarantee (health temperament), what titles the parents received (show,sch,etc), health certificates from parents......I dont know if there is a good list of these questions or min requirements on this forum...maybe you could start us off here.
Thanks and congrats on your new pup.

My boyfriend introduced me to this breed. He had two when he was younger. And I fell in love, so I started doing research on my own online. I have been through tons of different breeder websites as well as "getting to know the cane corso" websites. I do have a copy of her contract and have compared it to what I have read about the corsos as well as other breeders guarantees on their dogs and the only difference i have found is some breeders give you a period in which you can return your pup for a full refund if you are not satisfied with the pup and some do not. Other than that the contracts are alike for the most part. Other than health guarantees, I did not ask about titles or show events from the parents. I do have a list of questions for her upon meeting her in person. Some questions I have asked and plan to ask are: What are some of the health risks associated with this breed? What have you done in your breedings to decrease these risks? Have you had the parents health tested before you bred them? Could you tell me the different temperaments of your dogs? To see a copy of the pedigree for both parents (and because I am new to this I would like for her to be able to explain it to me) What made you decide to breed this type of dog? Why did you decide to breed "Jane" with "John"? What makes you different from other Corso breeders? What type of food is fed to your dogs? I know this breed is pretty sensitive and can react badly to certain types of discipline, how do you discipline your dogs? Do you belong to any clubs? I have a pretty hyper 2 year old male, neutered, which pup has the best personality to go along with my dog? Which sex is better to have along with a neutered male?
Those are some on my list along with more personal questions that are only important to me as a buyer and my preference. I chose this particular breeder because when I first started searching and came across her I started asking a million and one questions, all of them she answered completely and beyond. And when i didnt understand something, she broke it down into terms that I, new to the breed, would understand. When I email her I receive a response quickly, which is very important to me. She understands her dogs fully and has told me each ones story. I told her all I have come to understand about this breed and she gave me more specifics i didnt find online. She is very passionate about her dogs and that is very important to me.
I hope I answered your questions. And on the congrats, I havent gotten it yet, it hasnt even been born yet, lol. The pup I plan go get is from her upcoming litter. Thank you though

 

[BigMac]

http://www.windypinecanecorso.com/index.htm

 

[Cody]

http://www.windypinecanecorso.com/index.htm

Honestly I would agree! Bonnie is one of the best breeders out there in my opinion.
She shows, works, health tests, her dogs live with her, are her family. She, I believe is doing everything right in order to better the breed.
That said I do not have a dog from her, but she is one of the 4 breeders in North America I personally would happily buy a dog from.

Oh, not a sales pitch either. I speak with Bonnie on a fairly regular basis, met her a year ago, and she has never tried to sell me a dog. She is in it because she loves the breed.
Now back to our regular programming

 

[BigMac]

Now back to our regular programming

LOL...It will be her I purchase from when I'm able! Donations gladly accepted until then!!!

 

[dogman#1]

ooh those are some good looking cane corsos... i use ofa but those are some pretty impressive pennhip scores!

 

[BigMac]

ooh those are some good looking cane corsos... i use ofa but those are some pretty impressive pennhip scores!

Your not kidding. As Cody stated, there are a few other excellent Corso kennels here in the States, but I can't help compare every one to Windy Pine's. They just have a look above.

 

[Kandie]

Wow! Those are some very beautiful dogs! Thanks for the link