Looking for a breeder in AL/LA/MS/GA/TN/WI/IL
I'm new here, but my fiancé and I have decided to take the leap into finally getting an OES. Both of us were raised around them, so we're excited to add our own to our home. We currently live in Alabama, and have been struggling to find reputable breeders around us. We'd prefer to be able to visit the puppies prior to purchasing, so we're not completely sold on shipping our pup. My family is from Milwaukee, WI so getting a Midwest pup is not out of the question but would love to stick around the Southeastern US, if possible. Thanks in advance! |
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| http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org/breed_info/breeder_referral.php Don't be in a hurry and settle on just any breeder if none of these have litters. There are many health problems in OES that a reputable breeder knows about and tries very hard not to let into their lines. They do extensive medical testing and certification on their dogs. A casual breeder doesn't know these problems and doesn't do the background testing instead using such bogus terms as "vet checked", "never been a problem", etc. You want test results and when possible certification proof. Yes, dogs form better breeders may cost a bit more, but the cost of treating many of these preventable problems far exceeds the upfront cost. Good hunting! |
| ^^^^^^^^^^^ above advice is very good advice. We live in Tennessee and our OES came from a breeder in Canada. With the right breeder, it may not be as important to be able to visit the puppies, as it will be to get the right puppy for you and your family. Shipping was not my preference, I would have preferred to pick him up, but it worked out fine with a direct flight. Good luck and have fun with your puppy search! |
| I would urge you to adopt from an OES breed rescue group instead of purchasing a puppy. Many OES become too large, too expensive, or too something else for their buyers between 6 and 12 months of age. If they are lucky, they end up with an OES breed rescue group. Many wonderful OES of all ages including young puppies and seniors over age 10 end up with OES breed rescue groups for a variety of reasons other than just behavior problems. A slightly older dog might actually fit into your lifestyle better than a needy puppy. Information on OES breed rescue by state is readily available on the Old English Sheepdog Club of America (OESCA) website and on the New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue (NEOESR) website. If you cannot find a rescue in the state where you live, contact someone in the state closest to you for advice and assistance or someone involved in rescue off the OESCA or NEOESR websites. OES breed rescues are also the best place for anyone looking for an OES. I will give you just three organizations that could help you in the part of the country you are interesting in: Tarheel Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Old English Sheepdog Rescue Network of the South East and Midwest Old English Sheepdog Rescue. These are just a sampling. Most OES breed rescue groups have more dogs available than are listed on their websites. If you do decide you definitely want to purchase a dog from a breeder, please purchase a puppy directly from a breeder of show champions. In the best case scenario, both parents should be show champions with health certifications. Show champion breeders usually have pups deemed pet quality in each litter. Do not purchase a cute puppy from a backyard breeder or a puppy mill breeder via the internet. Only the best OES should be bred and buying from someone who is not showing champions only hurts the breed in the long and short run. Good luck with your search for a great OES! Be careful as they are addicting and one might not be enough! |
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