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Why Import?

11/10/2015

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Why did I import pups?​

There are many wonderful dogs throughout the states and I feel fortunate to have some talented dogs in my kennel but I like to keep my eyes & ears open for good dogs everywhere.   


I had seen videos of Pat Byrne’s Lad (originally trained by Alan Moran) and then some footage of Lad’s son Tim floating around the internet earlier this year.  Pat wasn’t interested in selling Tim but he had a litter of pups on the ground who were bred the same way.   Before making my decision I dug a little deeper and found a treasure trove of videos of Lad offspring. There seemed to be a consistency in the pups by a variety of bitches--not just Grace (Mott & Jolene’s dam).  They had a bit of eye to them but also seemed free moving and cool headed so I thought I’d take a chance.  I got a hold of Pat again and imported the two he had to sell.  


I chose to bring back two pups to minimize the stress of shipping on the pups.  Pat was able to find a company willing to ship one larger container with both pups so a deal was made and I couldn’t be happier with the two little beasts
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helen simpson
11/13/2015 08:50:13 am

Have just read your comment and coiuldn't agree more. We are only based in Wales, a country loaded with talented dogs, but, like you, I was drawn to videos of Pat's Lad. We have two sons here on our hill farm, talented, hard working dogs that are also great companions. Lad certainly throws his stamp.

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Maggi
11/13/2015 09:08:42 am

Helen, that is great to hear. As it goes with dogs…you just never know if they will suit you or the work you have for them. Glad to hear your dogs are doing well for you! I'm looking forward to starting mine after the first of the year.

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Suzanne Anaya
11/14/2015 08:05:20 pm

I once had a renown US handler tell me to never look across the pond for a pup. She had been there and found nothing close to what she had available here in the US. Even as a novice handler at that time I could see that a blanket statement such as that really held no merit. Good luck with your imports.

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