King of the ring: why would no responsible breeder do this?
someone i'm assuming just a troll or someone preaching off a soap box they know nothing about said that my cousin wouldnt be able to have two show pups of different breeds at around the same time possibly 4-6 months apart so there wouldnt be a huge age gap.
get one at the appropriate age then another dog in 4-6 months at around the age the other dog was when it would be brought home so there isnt an astronomical age gap.
because no responsible breeder would give a sighthound pup for show into a home with another breed of sighthound at around the same age.
what is this milarky?
my cousin is getting an ibizan in 2 years or less and possibly one of the following
borzoi, italian greyhound. whippet or pharaoh hound. (which do you think would do best with the ibizan? since they are known for anemia rough play is bad..which do you think would be the best playmate?)
she doesnt want to have 2 of the same breed (which they also said was unusual ...but it isnt) because she wants to show her dogs herself and cant very well have two leads at once...i dont see anything wrong with showing one breed then crating it or leaving it with a family member on the sideline and show the other in another ring.
O.o am i the only one to see this reasoning of this person as odd?
what about that is odd?
my cousin could easily care for the dogs ...they would have plenty of room 70+ acres, high game fence...rabbits and RAW diet...and wants to show and do lure with her dogs..she is crazy for dogs.
would you as a responsible breeder reject that kind of home?
herding dog lover: thank you yes that was my cousin she's awesome i saw that answer and said WTH?? then she deleted it because she didnt want to hear any more bubkus i assume she doesnt like it when ppl just like to try and bash others and in giving no information and just calling her a fool and mocking her well there ya go.
Answers and Views:
Answer by Bare Nekkid TRUTH!
I would think that your cousin should first get known a lil bit in the show ring with the first dog, and proove that he understands the work invovled in showing, and then consider persuing a second show dog (I would reccommend this even if he was looking to get two of the same breed).
2 puppies close together is not an easy task, and not reccommended. When you raise young pups together, they tend to bond more closely with each other, and not so much with human family members.
There are several reputable breeders that have 2 breeds, so, there's no reason why he'd be rejected for already having a show dog of a different breed. However, if the breeder feels he's unable to handle 2 pups at this time, he may be rejected for that reason.
Easier to get your hands on a show dog when you get yourself known abit first.
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Sheri says
Has your cousin ever shown a dog in conformation before?
It takes a lot of work to train, socialize and groom a dog properly as well as showing is definitely not a cheap sport.
Although it is not uncommon for someone to show 2 different breeds, most people you meet only show one breed. The time and energy it take to learn all that needs to be known about a breed takes years to learn and with 2 breeds you certainly would need a lot of time on your hands to devote souly to the dogs. Having 70 acres honestly mean little as that wouldn't have much to do with socializing and training the pups.
Is it doable… anything is doable if one is diligent in the endeavors.
Would I consider homing one of my pups to someone who was already showing a different breed and already had a pup just a few months older? Honestly I would have to do some hard thinking and questioning before I would even consider the person. They definitely would have to be well versed and knowledged about my breed and have the proper home, yard and training ready as well as to home one of my show quality pups they would have to have already been into showing for me to consider it or at the very least would be contracted to work along side me with the pup through out it's show career before I would give them a second thought.
That is my honest answer
Jenny Manyteeth says
If your cousin likes Ibizans and wants to show, the second pup can also be an Ibizan, just of the opposite sex. AKC show rings start with males, youngest first, and then, when Winners Dog is selected, they repeat the classes for the females. With a crate nearby for the other dog, or a friend to hold the leash, showing two Ibizans of opposite sexes would not be a problem. She'll probably find many people doing it.
This will be easier than having two dogs of different breeds; the other breed might be in another ring at the other end of the grounds, at the same time.
Your cousin should start attending shows now: she'll get to meet the people in her area who are showing Ibizans (if any), and she can see for herself how the show works. She might even volunteer to hold a dog at ringside for someone who looks especially harried. One of the best ways to get a really good show dog is to informally apprentice oneself to an older, more experienced exhibitor /breeder. Your cousin could learn a lot about showing and, in time, a lot about breeding.
And remember, Ibizans are also pretty good at obedience, rally and agility, as well as, of course, lure coursing.
Also, I would strongly suggest that no big sighthound owner should own smaller dogs; they are too much like prey, and sometimes instinct is stronger than anything.
♥♥The says
I use to breed and show Chihuahua. Most owner handlers I knew when we were showing ususally only showed one or Maybe two breeds. With assistance a person can show several dogs in the same breed if they are entered in different classes. A handler can not crate their dogs at ring side. But your cousin could show the one. As long as the two breeds where not scheduled at the same time. Then show the other after crating the first.
Having been a breeder myself, I would recommend a person just starting out to stick with one breed. Then if they get really proficient and want to expand go from there. As far as which to two breeds to get she should talk with experienced quality breeders to find their recommendations to guide her.
Cort says
Well its hard to have 2 puppies at the same, they would pay more attention to each other rather then the trainer, As the first person said.
also, say both of your cousins dogs got picked to go to the main show where they're showing the whole hound group and not just individual breeds. It would be impossible to show both dogs, she would have to have another person to help.
ladystang says
it takes a lot to show one dog little own two especially starting out.
if i had show dogs i wouldn't do it.
Herding Dog Lover says
I just have to say that your cousin (or who i think is your cousin) was on here a little bit ago! Does he/she have an Ibizan hound lying down as her profile pic?
I would not reject this type of home!