Need a helping hand selecting my Euro Bred import

[Davis]

Hi, I am in a similar situation to you, in the UK looking to get a pup, possibly an import. I am based in Kent and have been to a breeders in Dover who also imports Euro lines (you possibly know them?). One of my concerns is that imported pups should be 15 weeks old and I am worried that I will have missed some of the socialisation landmarks time wise. Also I did go to the kennels mentioned and was surprised how big some of the dogs were, bearing in mind some of them were now six months old. I am also concerned that they may turn out to have too much drive for the UK, as there always seems to be various adverts here for import dogs of about 15 months old needing new homes etc.

That's because people import them for the purpose of just having their ears and tail done.. and don't realize the responsibility of having a dog with a working temperament. If you feel it will have too much drive I would start looking for it locally. I spend most my days outside and live a very active life style which is why I wanted a pup who loves his family and loves to constantly learn and remain active.

You can message me if you like and I'll let you know some of the breeders I've founded and researched that do good jobs at what they do. Just make sure you're ready to take on a dog with those standards.. I've been doing my homework on this matter for a long time

 

[MC2]

I too have been doing a lot of reading recently, I hope I just managed sent you a message!

 

[thewalkingdead]

I guess I don't understand why "breeders" would import other dogs. I do know that everywhere c/d has been banned the population has dropped drastically. Those who import here are puppy brokers who have no real knowledge or interest in bettering the breed and second we too see many turned into rescue from these folks also. JMHO

I import to bring in new bloodlines for my breeding program. I will NOT co-own a dog with another breeder. Been there years ago, done that, never again! I dealt with a breeder who was very demanding of me and quite frankly her "better than everyone else " attitude is what broke up our friendship. She was one of those people who you would consider as a
"toxic friendship". I couldnt take it anymore. Co-ownership ...That is what I find from most of the breeders I have spoken to want when looking to bring in to outcross. They want you to pay big bucks for their pups, plus sign elaborate contracts that entail show demands, boarding, training, require certain handlers, breeding rights, etc etc etc.

I might not have dozens and dozens of champions under my belt like some of the more well known breeders/kennels, but I will not go through that insanity again. I have been told by one breeder (who I will not mention the name) that I "do not qualify for one of their puppies," because I primarily owner-handle and I only have dogs that are only Akc pointed and not finished. Well, I do have 5 UKC champions, but I was told that's not good enough. Ok fine. Whatever. I will give my money to someone else then.

I imported a euro from Serbia several years ago and it was the worst experience I ever had. I know of 1 other person who had similar experiences with the same big name kennel in Serbia.

We have imported 4 doberman pups from Argentina (all of which are adults now) and have nothing but praise for the breeders that I worked with to get my dogs. I will import again if my needs require to do so. They are passionate about their dogs and their polo horses! ha.