Hello all,
New to the forums here. Wanted to say hello, and also ask a question or 2.
I live in the chicago area (illinois), and am currently looking for a reputable breeder of English Mastiffs . I can search all day for websites, but have no real background on any of these breeders. Anyone can make a cheap/free website, and post a purchase contract. I am looking for a breeder that truly cares for the breed, and is capable of producing high quality pups.
I am not interesting in showing or breeding, only a pet, but would like a show quality pup.
I am also willing to drive up to 12 hours away from chicago to meet the breeders, pups parents, and the pup, before purchasing. I refuse to "order" a pup for delivery, and never meet the people/pup/parents of pup first. Not because it can't be successful, but because I don't believe in doing it that way.
Does anyone know any breeders in the illinois/midwest area?
I also have one other concern, but I do not think this will be an issue, it seems people ask frequently, "do you have a fenced yard? "
i DONT! but I do have another dog currently, and have had other dogs my whole life. I am not concerned with this, as we leash walk our dog 5-8 times a day, and she gets LOADS of excercise when we visit our family property in northern illinois where we have about 3 acres for the dogs to run and play.
My current dog is a Female Boxer, she is deaf, and all white. I know this doesnt conform to the Breed standard, but I have a love of boxers, and am also a sign language interpreter, so a deaf boxer seemed like a perfect fit! She is about 2 years old, has a great temperment, and is very loving. She weighs in at about 57 lbs, but is of lean muscle, not over weight. As I stated, she is not a "showable" dog, as she is all white, but she is a full blooded, and AKC registered dog.(oddly she can be registered, but is not accepted as the breed standard?)
Anyway.... Looking for breeders. I would really like a fawn or apricot Male English Mastiff. Help?
Regards,
Bob
New to the forums here. Wanted to say hello, and also ask a question or 2.
I live in the chicago area (illinois), and am currently looking for a reputable breeder of English Mastiffs . I can search all day for websites, but have no real background on any of these breeders. Anyone can make a cheap/free website, and post a purchase contract. I am looking for a breeder that truly cares for the breed, and is capable of producing high quality pups.
I am not interesting in showing or breeding, only a pet, but would like a show quality pup.
I am also willing to drive up to 12 hours away from chicago to meet the breeders, pups parents, and the pup, before purchasing. I refuse to "order" a pup for delivery, and never meet the people/pup/parents of pup first. Not because it can't be successful, but because I don't believe in doing it that way.
Does anyone know any breeders in the illinois/midwest area?
I also have one other concern, but I do not think this will be an issue, it seems people ask frequently, "do you have a fenced yard? "
i DONT! but I do have another dog currently, and have had other dogs my whole life. I am not concerned with this, as we leash walk our dog 5-8 times a day, and she gets LOADS of excercise when we visit our family property in northern illinois where we have about 3 acres for the dogs to run and play.
My current dog is a Female Boxer, she is deaf, and all white. I know this doesnt conform to the Breed standard, but I have a love of boxers, and am also a sign language interpreter, so a deaf boxer seemed like a perfect fit! She is about 2 years old, has a great temperment, and is very loving. She weighs in at about 57 lbs, but is of lean muscle, not over weight. As I stated, she is not a "showable" dog, as she is all white, but she is a full blooded, and AKC registered dog.(oddly she can be registered, but is not accepted as the breed standard?)
Anyway.... Looking for breeders. I would really like a fawn or apricot Male English Mastiff. Help?
Regards,
Bob