You have your own kennel/breeding setup, starting tomorrow

[SpaceMutt]

Just for fun Let's say you're limited to 3 breeds or specific mixes max, to keep things at least mildly realistic and not too chaotic.

Kennel name

Breed(s) you work with

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing?

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs

Health testing you do

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant?

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy"

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world

 

[Picklepaige]

Kennel name: Kornerstone Koolies (super cheesy and bad and stuck up hahaha, just came up with it off thet op of my head)

Breed(s) you work with: Australian Koolies

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing?: Leaner/longer legged type as opposed to the more "bulky" type, with high work ethic, and no weird aggression issues. A more sport type dog as opposed to an all purpose farm dog, but with the ability to still herd is desired.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs: Agility, disc, rally, obedience, dock diving, and ability to pass at the very least a herding instinct test

Health testing you do: OFA/CERF/BAER

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant?: All colors. The only time color comes into play is no breeding merle/merle.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly: 4-5. Very much a hobby/small scale breeder.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy": Aggression of any type towards people/animal aggression other than the ocassional snarking/lack of drive/lack of nerves/structure not suited for hard activity.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards: a bit larger than I like, if still agile and quick enough for what I want to do/motion sensitivity or lack of impulse control, if it can be worked with/minor structural faults if I can find a mate who is strong where they are weak

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world: One of the very few breeders who doesn't breed merlexmerle and health tests, and produces drivey, solid dogs who can rock it on the agility field one day, and chill out around the house the next. Dogs with a happy nature, but who never give up, and might be just a wee bit crazy. Dogs who will do anything thrown at them. Thinking dogs, who, while biddable, may sometimes come up with their own solutions.

Considering I have yet to actually meet, let alone own, a koolie, and have never seriously trained for, let alone enter, a dog sport competition, this is all super hypothetical, haha. If koolies are as awesome and perfect for me as I think, and I am not a total failure at training, who knows?

 

[lancerandrara]

Yes, this is fun. I've actually decided an answer on each of these for pretend back when I was a freshman in high school for doberman pinschers, but that's changed now. LOL


Kennel name
Roseur Aussies (I don't even know)

Breed(s) you work with
Australian Shepherd

Breed trends
General working lines- high ball drive, work ethic, versatile athletic ability, emotionally intuitive to the handler, strong nerves, but social and with a great off-switch... no particular build in protective/territorial drive- if anything, avoidance of that. Potential family/children dog. Basically, the whole package.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs
Flyball, agility, and rally as highest priority. But there can always be a particular slight change in focus between breedings.

Health testing you do
CERF, hips, elbows, HSF4, MDR1

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant?
All colors of Aussies. Color should never be a high priority. Health and temperament are 100% the focus.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly
4~6

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy"
For an Aussie... any prone to fearfulness/anxiety, severe territorial/protective instinct, did not pass all health tests, overly soft or physical sensitivity, low handler-focus/easily distracted, bad nerves, weird structure.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards
(Not totally sure how to answer this one right now LOL. Insert interesting answer here.)

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world
Having versatile, general working dogs with a stable temperament, strong bombproof nerves but with a particularly high ball drive and handler-focus, good athletic structure, and perfect off-switch... may excel in flyball, agility, and rally in particular.

Weirdly, I think doing this make-believe kennel thing is basically "what we want to see in a breeder for our next dog". LOL.

 

[Ilovedogs56]

A lot of etcs because I'm not THAT experienced, but I think I did pretty good.

Kennel name Byuna Border Collies (just came to me)

Breed(s) you work with Border Collies

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? High drive, friendly, has an off-switch, intense, good with children,etc.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs Agility, Flyball, Rally-O, Obedience.

Health testing you do Hip Dysplasia, CEA, cPRA, Epilepsy, OCD (the disease), etc.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? I breed all colors except merlexmerle.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly 4-6

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Aggression, Fear, unfocused, horrible structure, etc

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards larger than what expected.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world Having high drive BCs ready for work, but when at home ready to watch tv with the owners.

 

[LostAndConfused]

Kennel name Red Brick English Shepherds

Breed(s) you work with English Shepherds

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? Build wise, they would be similar to Hudson, but with a bit more bone. They would run 40ish lbs, moderate coat, of course there would be NBT. Moderate food & toy drive, high rule following tendencies. Confident, but with little interest in people outside of the accepted circles. Great off switch, great family dog,

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs Well, in this imaginary world, I'd have my small hobby farm, so obvious working the animals on the farm (mainly goats & chickens, with some odds & ends thrown in there).

Health testing you do hips & MDR1.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? I don't particularly care about color, as long as it is within the standard (basically, no merle)

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly 4ish

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Unstable temperament, either too shy or aggressive. Lack of interest in stock. bad hips.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards I would look at a dog bigger than I like, or with a heavier coat than I like, but I don't think either of those are problems or faults, other people like, or need that type. I would also be willing to look at a dog without much stock experience, or one that shows minimal interest in them.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world Family farm dogs. Dogs that are ready to work, able to follow and enforce the rules; great family dogs that know how to chill in the house with the family.

 

[Ilovedogs56]

Can I just say, if you guys were real breeders near me and I was interested in your breed I would buy from y'all. Also, what about price? My price would be $950 per puppy.

 

[Laurelin]

Kennel name ??? I'm bad at names

Breed(s) you work with Mixed breeds! I really have an interest in breeding multi-generation mixes that are functional dogs with health testing. To me it makes the most sense to create nice dogs. The only issue would be finding foundation stock... I know it would be fine in some breeds but others would be more difficult.

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? I would aim for high drive, well balanced, small to medium dogs bred for performance sport.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs Agility, flyball, disc.

Health testing you do OFA (knees, hips, elbows), CERF, BAER, maybe some other stuff.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? Color wouldn't be important at all.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly Not many. But then it gets hard to actually have a breeding program so I dunno. If I'm rich and retired I could see myself with a dozen or so.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Bad structure, bad temperament, bad health. The usual.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards I'd be ok with lower drive if the dog was very sound in mind and body.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world I bet I'd be controversial. :rofl1:

 

[Elrohwen]

Kennel name Cwm Avon (means "river valley" in Welsh, and I live in the Hudson River Valley)

Breed(s) you work with Welsh springer spaniel

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? Welshies don't come in separate lines or types. I would like to get away from some of the dogs I see who are low on leg. I'd also like to breed more confident/less shy dogs with enough energy and biddability for sports and working. So basically keeping to the higher energy higher drive dogs instead of breeding towards just gentle pets with moderate energy.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs Agility, obedience, rally, nosework, and conformation - all the stuff I attempt to do now. And if we're dreaming, I'll add field work too.

Health testing you do Hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? They only come in one color, red and white, so this is an easy question.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly Hmm ... in my dreams and assuming I don't have another job, probably 5 or 6.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Poor temperament (shyness is a no-go, and of course any sign of aggression). Poor structure and gait. Failing health tests.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards I'm willing to overlook mild seasonal allergies. Not sure about food allergies if it was only to one protein. Anything more severe or needing regular medication would be out. I would overlook some minor conformation faults, especially things that area easily fixed and/or not relevant to the dog's athleticism and working ability (minor issues with ear and tail set, for example).

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world Nice dogs capable of playing sports, being pretty, and being great pets.

This is all kind of boring, but fairly realistic. I currently have zero desire to breed and raise a litter, but if I ever do this is how I plan to do it.

 

[meepitsmeagan]

Oh fun idea! Answers in normal text.

Kennel name Rimrock Australian Cattle Dogs

Breed(s) you work with Australian Cattle Dogs

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? I would be producing middle ground working dogs, staying within type and generally good looking dogs. However, I would also want my dogs to be able to work cattle, but be nicely temperamented and "family" friendly. Tall order in the breed.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs Herding, though probably not in a trial situation. Most likely rally or obedience and dabbling in disc.

Health testing you do OFA Hips, elbows, patellas. BAER, parents and all linage would need to have bi-lateral hearing. PRA, would definitely limit breeding carriers. I think that covers everything...

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? Color is unimportant, though I really would try to stay away from dirty reds and body spots.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly Probably two bitches at most. I would find studs elsewhere.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Huge conformation flaws, no work ethic on cattle, dog aggression, any human aggression issues.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards Body spots are discouraged, but if I had a nice enough dog I would definitely breed to one.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world I hope I would be known for well balanced, nice looking dogs who had lots of drive but were sane!

 

[*blackrose]

Kennel name: No idea. hahahaha

Breed(s) you work with: I'd love to create my own breed, based off of Cynder, for an over all good companion/family dog. Medium sized (25-35 pounds), wash and wear, quiet, non demanding, politely reserved in public, politely reserved with strangers at home, dog/pet social, athletic and active, but with an amazing off switch, no sound sensitivity and I'd try to breed in medium ball drive and food drive, as well as a love for water. But, as I don't know where I'd even begin to do that, or what breeds I would use, I'll just pick a Labrador Retriever, as that would be the next best thing.

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? I would definitely go with the moderate Labrador. What everybody down south seems to call "British Labradors". 50-70 pounds, nice double coat, thick otter tail, correct Labrador head, the appropriate amount of LEGS (aka, not short and squatty!) and around that 21" tall mark.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs I'd be breeding primarily for the "ideal" companion dog, so would likely be titling in CGC, TT, obedience, and rally. Don't think the dogs would do well in the show ring as I wouldn't be breeding for that "type" of dog. Maybe do some Hunt Tests, too.

Health testing you do: OFA hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid, +/- shoulders. CNM, EIC.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? I would probably focus primarily on black and chocolate, but wouldn't care if those pairings produced yellow pups.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly: mmmm....5? Maybe up to 8 or so, depending on things. No more than 10.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy": These are very general, but inappropriate structure that would affect their movement/general health, failing to pass health clearances, and a dog that doesn't have a stable temperament (aka, excessively shy, any form of aggression, "temperamental", etc.).

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards:
Being a larger dog, or being "leggier" and "thinner" than what I would like. Um. Otherwise, guess I'm picky. I would be okay with mild allergies, I suppose.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world: People would probably hate me as I just breed "pets". But, oh well.

 

[*blackrose]

Okay, totally doing another one for my ideal "Cynder based" breedings.

Kennel name Again, no idea. LOL

Breed(s) you work with I'm thinking my foundation stock would be primarily Labradors and field English Cockers. Other potentials would be other spaniel breeds, such as Boykin Spaniels, other retriever breeds, like a Curly Coated Retriever, and potentially maybe something along the lines of a Small Munsterlander or Brittany?

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? I would be looking for a medium/light built dog, 25-35 pounds, light feathering (I don't want to have to do any trimming to keep the coat tidy) and/or short, thick coat, overall good conformation, choosing towards a more calm, quiet, gentle, weekend warrior type dog.

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs I don't know if I'd be able to compete in anything, being a mixed breed...? CGC and TT, definitely, and obedience/rally if able. Less interested in titles as performance in the average home.

Health testing you do: hips, elbows, eyes; depending on the breeds going into the making things like EIC, PRA, thyroid, etc.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? I would focus more towards solid, dark dogs, but ticking will probably be a thing and that's okay.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly I don't even want to think about how many dogs it would take to start a breed from scratch. It would definitely have to be a project, and I would probably need help, not to mention finding homes for the few first generation puppies.

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" Inappropriate temperament, hands down. Any form of aggression or reactivity is out. Any form of severe anxiety is out. Dogs that don't pass health screenings, including severe allergies. Structure that is detrimental to the dog's athleticism. Too heavy of a coat, too "thick" of a build. Too large.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards There would probably be a lot of things I'd have to overlook in the first generation puppies/etc., because it's going to take time to get the desired result. I would select away from certain physical traits and work towards the desired temperament, but I don't think the perfect dog is going to be bred first try, so it would take time.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world That crazy person breeding a new fangled breed for just pets, how dare I exist, I should be walled off somewhere and left to die. :rofl1:

 

[PlottMom]

Just for fun Let's say you're limited to 3 breeds or specific mixes max, to keep things at least mildly realistic and not too chaotic.

Kennel name Night Terror Plotts (or Hounds)

Breed(s) you work with Plotts. Maybe an occasional English, Bluetick... or Patterdales

Breed trends - what type within your chosen breed(s) would you be producing? hunting dogs with exceptional conformation

Sports/work/showing you do with your dogs coonhunting, conformation, lure coursing, dock diving, coonhound field trials & water races... hopefully agility and/or rally for fun

Health testing you do Hips & Elbows. I'm not aware of any health issues in the breed and the NPHA or APA has yet to step in and make any suggestions regarding health testing to the OFA. Rage is the only one in the database.

Color - what colors do you work with? Do you breed with color in mind (avoid DQ colors, gravitate toward certain personally preferred colors) or do you consider color unimportant? I like all Plott colors, I especially like dark dogs and black/brindle trim. The only "DQ" colors are DQ'd in UKC, not AKC, and include solid black and solid buckskin. They can still be sold/registered with AKC so I'm not too concerned about them popping up in the gene pool.

How many dogs do you keep at one time, roughly maybe 9

What makes you label a dog "not breeding worthy" temperament and ugliness.

What possible problems or faults might you overlook if the dog is otherwise sound for breeding by your standards lack of hunt drive (only in specific cases where it's not an issue with the lines, just a particular individual). No dog is ideal conformationally so I can overlook faults that I can use a stud to compensate for.

What you think you'd be known for in the breed world

That girl with the hound dog in the pink coat Ideally, dual purpose hounds