Hello everyone,

I am interested in getting a female to add to my kennel. I would like a good foundation female, a good working (high drive) girl but one that can come in the house and be with the kids. I would prefer red nose, since I have a red nose Avant boy. I also prefer the bigger built dogs. Don't know why ... just do. Maybe cause of the Rottweiler background.

What price should I be ready to pay? We are hoping to get her with our tax returns. I plan on pulling her...will probably get her obedience titles (I am a stickler for obedience). I would like to buy from Texas (Dallas, Ft. Worth) area if possible. I am not in a hurry to purchase...and will do research before I buy. Since I am new to the pulling, and plan to join Texoma, I want a female that will be easy to teach and work with ...

Thanks for the help,

Tara

Tara,
Here's my suggestion,there are many,many to choose from and really that decision has to be yours and yours alone,if you let someone else encourage you they are really making the choice for you and that may not satisfy your needs...I suggest you go to the first ADBA weight pull of the season in Sorrento,LA. find you a dog or dogs with the type structure your looking for and then find you one that works the way you want your dog to work,look at every single aspect you can...obedience,temperament,drive,work ethic etc...etc...then make your choice from there...you can also read into a dog by the way his /her trainer handles them and how they respond to that person...the price will vary depending on where you get a puppy,you can pay as little as $400-$5000 just depends on what satisfies you! Also take into consideration what titles the dog currently holds,how many National titles if any,where the dog pulls...is it strictly and ADBA dog or does this person step out and go heads up with APA,UPF,UKC,ADBA,AADR chances are if they pull em' all then they dodge nobody and pull heads up with the best on any given day! There are many good dogs to choose from and you must be very selective in your choice and do not rush things,be patient and find exactly what your looking for,pray about and ask the Lord to give you guidance as well...ultimately that one single move is the most important thing my life is founded on,he has never let me down...he can provide wisdom where it is needed...that does not mean he will always lead you to a person who believes the way I do as well,his job is saving souls and sometimes that crosses paths with the non-believer as well.Good luck with your search!


James

JAMES MAKES SOME GOOD SUGGESTIONS. I WOULD ALSO RECOMEND A BREEDER WHO IS THERE AFTER THE SELL. I GET A TON OF PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO PAY MY PRICE . THEN CALL BECAUSE MY PUPPY IS SICK, OR HOW DO I TRAIN IT. OR MY FAVORITE CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT HIS BLOOD LINE. THAT IS ALL QUESTIONS THE PERSON THAT BREED HIM SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER.
I HAVE DOGS THAT ARE SIMULAR TO THE AVANT. MY DOGS HAVE BETTER DRIVE. PLUS A FEW TITLES. I HAVE ONLY BEEN PULLING FOR 2 YEARS. BUT I WILL NEVER BACK DOWN.
I LIVE ABOUT 45 MINUTES EAST OF DALLAS.
GOOD LUCK IN FINDING WHAT YOU WANT.
RICHARD
http://www.tejaspits.com THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1986

WE DON'T SELL MANY DOGS IN THE NORTH TEXAS AREA. BUT IF WE DECIDE TO WE WILL HELP TRAIN.

Tara Im gonna throw my 2 cents in here. Answer these questions to yourself first before doing anything else.

Dog questions:
1. what is the task for this dog?
2. which dogs seem to consistently excel at this task?
3. out of those that excel which ones carry the traits I like the most?
4. what is the history of those that excel? where did they come from? why do they excel?

Breeder questions:
1. how long has the breeder been around?
2. Does the breeder have titled dogs in the task your looking for?
3. Does the breeder take pride in his yard including cleanliness, care, structure?
4. will the breeder support me and my dog (training help, helpful suggestions etc)?
5. will the breeder be there if I have a train wreck and need some help?
6. will the breeder go to bat for me when times get hard?
7. will the breeder allow me access to his/her stock if I have proven myself and wish to continue the blood
8. Is the breeder about making money or is he/she all about producing superior dogs with money not an issue?

A bunch of pretty dogs chained out in the back yard does not a kennel make!!

Do your own research and stay with your findings. Don't let anyone sway you with fast talk and empty promises.

The only way to answer the breeder questions is to talk to others who have dealt with the breeder in question.

If you will follow these rules or a close resemblence of them you will be successful!!

Best of luck
Brian

ps. If your interested in my own recommendations for kennels that I have had dealings with and recommend please email me at brian@bmfgraphics.com I have some really nice dogs but have never and will never consider myself a "kennel" so there is no competitive bent to my opinion. It has never been my goal and will never be my goal to be a "breeder" except to produce my own stock. But I do have nearly 25 years in dog training under my belt and have somewhat of a clue although I learn something new with every passing day.

tara i have a female she is about 62 to 64 lbs she is good with kids and she is a light fawn red/red nose and she is for sale so if interested call me 405-872-5600

Tara,
I have a solid white female for sale. She is 3.5 months old,has her ears cropped and has begun her weight pull training. She is out of our Red/Red nose male, Baracuda. She is very smart and has a very outgoing personality! You can view pictures of her and her belly mates (Cabriolet & Heavy) on our website, http://www.douglaspits.com , if your interested just give me a call,
405-381-9945.

Thanks,
Andrea @ Douglas Pits Kennel
http://www.douglaspits.com
Active members of the 89er APBT Club
"Punish the deed, not the breed"