Puppies
Breeding here at Allegro is not undertaken lightly! We are not simply putting together 2 convenient dogs. Litters here are well thought out, researched, and have appropriate health testing done on the parents. We have spent nearly 10 years involved with this breed so while the Charm Litter was our first, we have had many mentors along the way who we believe have set us on the right course. Health and temperament are our very first priorities…I’d much rather have a whole litter of great companions who don’t make the cut in the show ring, than a litter of big show winners who break down in old age or have faulty temperaments. Since good structure is a necessary component of sound health, it is likewise a very important part of our breeding plans even aside from our own hobby of dog shows.
Just as our dogs live among us as family members full-time, puppies will always be born and raised in our home. They will be carefully handled often by us and our children as they grow up. They will be very well socialized, temperament tested, and litter trained (which helps with housebreaking) before leaving for their new families. They will also have all age appropriate vaccinations, worming, microchip & chip registration, and will be AKC registered. Companion puppies will have AKC Limited Registration and a spay/neuter contract. Show/Performance puppies will each have an individually developed contract based on agreed-upon terms.
A note about pet puppy placement: Our philosophy is to try to match the right puppy with the right home. In any litter there is likely to be a range of personalities, and as such, some puppies will be better suited for some homes than others. With this in mind, homes that contact us about pet puppies are asked to keep an open mind as far as which puppy (or puppies) we recommend and make available to you…while there may be puppies in the litter that you feel are “cuter”, a personality match is what is going to make everyone happier in the long run. Since we spend time with these babies day in and day out, we have a much better idea of which puppy belongs with who. And it’s possible that even though there are puppies still available, there may not be one that we feel is right for a particular home.
Planned Litters
We are currently planning a second litter with Lizzie for winter 2010/11. She is due in season in late December or January, which would make puppies due in Feb/March and ready for new homes 9-10 weeks after that. If you’d like to be kept up to date with plans, please drop me a line!
The sire we have chosen is the fantastic producer Smarty, Ch Telltail T for Two, owned by Paula O’Donnell at Telltails Cardigans in FL. Smarty is OFA Fair and PRA Clear, and I have been extremely impressed by the wonderful temperaments of his offspring. I also feel that he has (and has produced) a lot of things that I want in a breeding…better shoulder, pretty head, balanced movement, solid topline, while hopefully keeping good front, rear and lovely breed type.
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