Summerlin Labradors

17/01/2025

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05/01/2025

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Thank you responsible breeders.

There sadly isn't much of a voice for responsible breeders. They often get grouped into the category of backyard breeders or puppy mills, but they are so much more than that. Thank you responsible breeders. Thank you for not being part of the problem, but actually being part of the solution. I can guarantee you that if every breeder followed the guidelines of responsible breeders, "overpopulation" would not be a concern.

It pains me to have clients who come in and are so stressed and concerned about their dogs having one hair out of place. They worry we will judge them because they show and breed dogs and in the past they have been harrassed by the public. I usually just laugh and ensure them that a little dirt means they are loved and having a good time outside. Trust me, I have an English Setter and keeping him show quality groomed everyday would be torture to me and him. They are expected to always be perfect in the eye of the public, because if not a snood comment is likely to be made about their purebred dog. I, and even the clinic I work at, have been harrassed twice this week for supporting responsible breeders. I can't imagine the harrassment some breeders face, I know a few that try to keep the fact that they breed hidden from the public because they are scared of what the public will think.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good mixed breed dog. I work with tons of them everyday and care for each and every one of them the same. Each day I come home and worry about every mixed breed dog I treated that day the same as every purebred dog. I support shelters everyday at work and there are many situations where a rescue dog may be the best fit for you family.

However, there is nothing quite like a dog from a responsible breeder. That dog comes to you from a loving breeder who invested so much time, emotion, funds and research into each puppy that it would shock you. They spend their lives conserving a breed and making it better. That breeder can tell you everything about their personalities, what their traits and quirks will be, and what they were purposefully bred to do. They care about the placement of each puppy, often placing them into the homes themselves based on purpose and personality of each puppy, rather than letting the new owners pick out which one looked cutest online. These puppies go into homes fully vaccinated, with all required health clearances needed. They go into homes already house trained and crate trained to ensure easy transition for the new homes. These responsible breeders keep track of the puppies until they grow old and pass. They want to know about each and every health concern that they have throughout life so that they may alter their breeding program to avoid health concerns in the future. These breeders even make you sign a contract saying that if you can't keep the dog, no matter the age, you will return it to them so that the dog does not end up in a shelter. The list goes on and on.

The next time you meet a RESPONSIBLE breeder, thank them, ask them about their breed, and buy them a drink (trust me they need it 😉).

28/11/2024

Patrick Swayze once said, "They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you know what a dog smells like?" It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure unconditional love. And in spite of all they've been through, they smell no resentment. So blessed that my house smells like dogs. "

21/11/2024

CJ would mother anything, even this little 💩!

10/11/2024

Say cheese! 🧀 📷

03/11/2024

Jersey girl loves when the swimming tanks are flipped over!

17/10/2024

The 3 yellows at Summerlin stick together! 💛💛💛

07/10/2024

4 new WC titles for our crew over the weekend! Skye, Brighton, Jersey and Lainey all enjoyed some fun with ducks at the Winnebago Working Certificate test!

28/09/2024

Georgia wants to know…..Does this bed make my butt look big??

12/09/2024

Beautiful day for a hike and a swim! 💛🖤

01/09/2024

Good girl Skye! JH pass #3!

18/08/2024

Not built for speed but tons of heart and eagerness to do ANYTHING makes up for it! Personal best of 20mph, Salty earns his BCAT title in Fast Cat and also his Fetch Intermediate titles. Not super impressive display of ability required for these titles but just fun things to do with the dogs and he loves every minute of it! I swear he’s smiling 😆

15/08/2024

Made in the shade! 😎🤎🖤

01/08/2024

Salty making sure his little sister Skye can swim confidently before she goes to her first hunt test in 3 days 😛
If she’s anything like him she will do just fine despite no training. Wish her good luck! 🦆

09/07/2024

Our Winnebago LRC held a Fast Cat and Fetch event this past weekend that I volunteered at and decided to try the events for the first time. Salty got his fetch title and also got half of his required points for his BCAT title. This dog does everything with 100% effort no matter what it is and only has to see something once. He had no interest in chasing the trash bag on the rope but once he learned I was at the finish line, he ran to me as fast as he could all 4x in the mid day heat. Love this boy so much and look forward to trying more activities with him!
Great pictures captured by Aaron Gold Photo

12/04/2024

Salty says….”Please don’t wash my stinky frog!” 🐸

08/03/2024

What? I don’t have anything in my mouth!