Sophie, this is awesome news! Adding in my two cents, I completely agree with sending the breeder a note, and then making an appointment to meet the prospective moms-to-be. We got our breeder's name, called, and when she said she had no pups available at the time, asked if we could come meet her anyway. She agreed, we saw a litter she had (all spoken for), met her stud dog, and told her we were after an oversize female if possible.
She said she would be breeding in a few months, so I called her back in that timeframe and just reminded her what we were looking for, and that we were content to wait.
She called me back after they were born, and said, "Well I think we've got your puppy - she's going to be BIG."
And that was Asta!
Later, after our first Sheltie Skye passed over the Bridge, we stopped by to show her how Asta turned out, and found out she was trying to find homes for two of her last dogs, as she was retiring from breeding. She offered us one or both, since she knew we were a good home.
So, enter Ally!
Since then, we send email and updated pictures on the girls for her every year, and she always appreciates it.
I'm sure any breeder likes to know you are serious and responsible. Keep us posted!!
Sharon
Asta and Ally
you do performance with- it says volumes about you. I think asking for a visit to meet prospective mommies is great idea- you get to see the dogs/ stud also?, check their temperament, talk to the breeder, show her Cadburry, see if the breeder is someone you are REALLY able to connect with.
