Looking for a Reputable Breeder in/near Colorado
I ran into a Sheepadoodle in PetsMart (literally ran into) and suddenly decided to look into the breed, yay, my heart was reaching out to a new opportunity. Needless to say, the search for Sheepadoodles, turned me towards the OES. Now, I cant stop thinking about them. However, I need to know if anyone has any suggestions on Breeders in/around Colorado, I'd say within 500 miles or so. We often make road trips a vacation, so, a road trip to get a puppy from a reputable breeder is NOT out of the question. Not a fan of flying the little guy. My highest priority is a healthy puppy. I know everyone says that, but I couldn't be more serious. My Newfie was 10 days shy of his 7th birthday - as a spoiled dog with 8 acres and a playmate all day long, I would have expected him to make closer to the 9 or 10 mark. So, I am really trying to minimize the surprises! Also, any comments on Sheepadoodles? I am pretty set on the OES, but Sheepadoodles aren't completely out of the running - yet. |
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| welcome. sorry for your loss. Sheepadoodles are not a breed they are mutts. They are nothing but an Old English Sheepdog crossed with a Poodle. You will not find a reputable breeder that breeds mutts. If you are set on one, look on petfinder for a rescue. Research breeders. I got my OES as a gift. She isn't the best quality of dog, allergies, possible thyroid issues and as of late behavior issues. I wouldn't trade her for the world but next time I am definitely choosing my own breeder and of course I am sticking to owning OES forever!!! I am hooked.  Akc OES breeder referral http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org/breed_info/breeder_referral.php#great_plains |
| Sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like it came suddenly and unexpected; not that expecting it would have made it any easier. Just going to weigh in on the whole doodle thing; my friend has a doodle of a different sort, they paid $1500 for the dog and it has very few of the traits that it was supposed to have. It sheds (which they aren't supposed to do), it has constant health problems (which they are often advertised as not having) and it is completely neurotic (apparently that's a poodle trait). If you are going to spend time and money looking for a good breeder look into OES breeders. We got our OES from a great breeder and he is the what we expected him to be (ok, he is better than I could have expected). When it comes to diet needs, grooming, health, exercise etc it is nice to know what to expect. The doodles are a mix and given that you can't be sure of what you are getting. I agree that if you are going to go the doodle route look for one at a rescue or your local humane society. A good breeder will have a lot invested in their dogs and will have checked the parents for health problems and have hopefully selected dogs with the best temperament; you are paying for their experience and the traits that come with a chosen breed. Also: We flew our little guy out when he was 8 weeks old. I was SO nervous about doing that but in the long run I think it was best for him, it would have been a long drive (at least 2 days likely more with puppy peepee stops) and it was nice to get him started on a routine right away. He was sent with food and water and toys and a blanket. He was taken off the plane and delivered to us within minutes (likely because we arrived forty minutes early and were harassing the airline people) dogs are last on first off. He seemed unfazed by the trip and bounded out of his kennel ready to take on the world. Also he is really great with travel now and we can take him anywhere as long as he has his blanket and his (now much bigger) kennel, he is the least anxious dog I have ever met. (Somebody had told me flying at such a young age would cause problems with anxiety; this couldn't be farther from the truth, if anything it was a socialization experience for him). |
| A friend's Labradoodle is what made us decide to get a dog after about 16 years of a dog-free life. Having to put down our last OES at 13 was crushing and our professional lives didn’t lend to having a dog. We knew we wanted a puppy to instill our own neuroses and not inherit what someone else did. We feel a puppy needs to be with someone all day so we didn’t get Dexter until I retired. We checked into Labradoodles even though OES is our favorite breed. As others said, a xxxxdoodle is a mixed breed, multi-generational or not you can't be sure what the mature dog will favor; xxx, poodle or pleasing blend. We also found that Labradoodles are outrageously expensive; as high as $3,000-4,000! We did lots of research and developed an OES network. We settled on an OESCA breeder near Denver who is also an AKC Breeder of Merit. We got both our boys from her and are beyond pleased. She breeds for temperament and certainly hit the mark with Dexter. At 9 months old Winston is a pain in the butt teenager who I threaten to trade in on 2 cats all the time, we’re sure he will come around. She tends to have her own bitches and contracts for sires using them from nationwide sources. She considers all her dogs show quality or show potential though has some strict requirements before she releases full registration. She will sell a dog as a companion with limited registration. Her dogs are not cheap and she does not negotiate. Her puppies are normally spoken for long before they are ready to leave their mother. You can figure out who she is from the link Annastacia posted. |
| Colorado has several very good sheepdog breeders, not sheepdog x's. You are wise to search for health, but I'm not sure that's going to happen with people who are jumping on the "cutie name" bandwagon. To come up with a healthy pup takes $$$$ upfront. The 2 parents and their lines need to be certified as free or marginally affected by various health concerns.......both OES and labs have a slew of problems. Not many people who fall for a designer name dog are going to care about all the various potential problems, they just want the pup. The old "healthy pups" ad in the paper means nothing since the health problems often show up later. And I love the breeder, "both parents are in great shape." Oh really? They are probably still young...but what about next year? I know the half breeds can be wonderful, my Harry for one. He was a pound pup/shelter find. Is he perfect? Physically not by a long shot. Crappie rear transmission and a estimate on surgery with five figures. Personality.......perfect. So I don't know what to say, but I wish you luck in your search. |
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