Hello,
I have a 3 yr olf black flattie that i would like to breed from she has had all the health checks, and while i was looking for a suitable stud dog, i have been looking at flattie show results and there is one dog that i think would suit my bitch as he seems to be winning well; his nam is taranbeck phynns lad at riversglide, i wnat to use a young dog anyway because if he is too old he may have been used before and i dont wnat that.
Can anyone tell me this dogs history or anything baout him?
Cheers

Hi
a dog is not suitable for your bitch just because it is winning well!!!!
Whats wrong with a dog thats been used before-at least they know what they're doing-it doesn't always come natually you know(read past threads on the subject).Most people prefer a dog that has been used before(proven) because they then know he is fertile.With an older stud you may also be able to see some of his offspring to see what hes producing.
Well done for getting the health checks done and good luck in finding a suitable stud
Archer

Hi Guest,
Just because a dog is winning doesn't mean he's necessarily a suitable mate for your bitch - it's far more complicated than that! Contact the breeder of your bitch and get their advice on which dog they would use with your bitch - if any! (She may have breed faults which shouldn't be perpetuated). Contact the dog's owner and get a copy of his pedigree and see if his bloodlines compliment your bitch's.

And with a maiden bitch you really should use an experienced stud - two novices together can be a recipe for disaster!

The advice given by Jo and Terri here about going back to your breeder is excellent advice. The person who bred your bitch, will know more about that line of breeding than anyone else. To choose a dog just because he is winning in the show ring is not a good idea. Would this be the first litter you have bred? Breeding is not to be undertaken lightly, since there are a number of things which can go wrong, plus you might not be able to sell all the pups. If your bitches breeder cannot help you, then I would suggest that you contact the Flatcoated Retriever Society, who would put you in touch with your area representative, who might be able to help you further.
Failing that you can email or telephone either Jo or Terri or myself for help. My details are foxpath4@yahoo.com or 01844 299508
I hope you get good advice and that things will go well for you what ever you decide.
Polly
Foxpath Flatcoated Retrievers

yes please give me a call on 01252310267,
what is wrong about useing a dog that has been to stud before,at lease you have since what he as produced and that he can do the job,i saw a young dog who not been use before that went to a bitch that had a litter before, bless his heart he love her to bits for two days but would not perform,

plus you must find out from your breeder if this dog is suitable for your bitch,just do not go on show wins,
but i have since this dog and gone over him and he very nice dog but like his dad he will take time to mature and the owner is very nice person too,

...or you could call me on 01428 653 828. Agree with the others. Have you had a word with your bitch's breeder? Not all lines will go well together, and hopefully your original breeder will understand the breed well enough to know which will go and which won't.

Some lines, although fine in themselves, and disastrous when put together.

Jo and the Casblaidd Flatcoats