International Australian Labradoodle Association, ALAA
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JoAn Ellsworth
8 week old structure testing.
Wed Jan 4, 2012 20:12
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I was at Pat Hastings labradoodle conference, and think that it is such a good idea to have the litters all tested for their structural soundness. The problem is how do I know which pups to sell, which to keep for breeding, until 8 weeks old... People want to pick their puppy out a lot earlier then that. I also want to have the pet pups spayed/neutered, before they leave me. How are other breeders handling the timing of all this?

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  • testing at 8 weeks — Jean Over The Moon Labradoodldes, Thu Jan 5 15:31
    I really know the problem but more and more puppy families are used to the fact that we reserve the right to choose a puppy for our breeding program. I have been doing the Pat Hastings program for... more
    • 3rd party evaluation — Rich@Melorich, Fri Jan 6 07:53
      Yes that is how the Volhard assesments are done as well. Also, when and if I have pups after Volahrd and after assignment of pups to families at 8 weeks then I still work people in a direction of a... more
  • I allow families to have input about a puppy that's pulling — Mary & The Doodle Crew, Thu Jan 5 08:37
    at thier heartstrings. I don't eliminate their wishes totally out of the process. You need to take more control over YOUR program when dealing with your customers. AS Rich stated..customers can pick... more
  • Response — Rich @ Melorich, Thu Jan 5 08:01
    How about you assign people the pups based on your observations of the pups and then in line with expressed preferances in the applications. We don't have people pick their pups. Why would we? They... more
    • picking pups — JoAn Ellsworth, Thu Jan 5 09:11
      Thanks so much for your advice. It is all very helpful!
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