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GCh Labrise Triple Threat
"Trooper"
Pyr Shep puppies whelped July 12, 2011 out of our sound, talented Widget, sired by the beautiful, exciting young dog Trooper. Widget is a rough faced brindle demi, and Trooper is a black brindle smooth faced. Read more
about Widget and Trooper on their pages.
We have both smooth and rough faces in this litter!
Check here for information and photos of the new family, and email inquiries to Betty at Madcap@hughes.net, or phone 301.432.4381.
My Puppy Raising Philosophy
My strategy for raising puppies is to give them the stimulation they need to develop into interactive, bold, inventive companions.
I spend a tremendous amount of time with the litter, as each pup gets individual attention and training multiple times a day, as well as group games with the entire litter. Although an enriched environment is provided, such as baby tunnels and wobble boards, etc, I am more interested in teaching the pups that interaction with humans is meaningful and fun, rather than training any particular behaviors. I find it very useful to build both food and toy drive in very young pups. While each pup is an individual and develops at a different rate, puppies are capable of learning so much while still in the litter. I think it's a mistake to wait until they're seven weeks old to start teaching them to love learning.
Each individual pup goes for a walk with a human around the farm in the morning, and then the entire pack of adult dogs and pups goes for a walk together in the evening. The sights, sounds, and scents of cats, horses, and sheep, as well as differing terrain and vegetation, are the most valuable training aids I have. Letting a future performance pup learn how to deal with a hilly pasture walk is ideally suited for preparing the youngster for mental and physical challenges as he develops. I also have people of different ages handling and meeting the pups. In this case, the most important socialization tool I have is a dam of outgoing and confident temperament. I don't separate the bitch and pups, except when she wants a break, so the pups have the benefit of her example when they encounter new experiences.
Puppies are very carefully placed. I have been breeding dogs for many years, and have extensive experience in training companion dogs as well as competition dogs, and in counseling owners on how to live harmoniously with their dogs. I will help each new owner to choose the right pup for them, and if I don't have a good match, will refer them to another breeder.
Co-ownerships are offered on a limited basis, and only in cases where it might benefit both the breeder and the new owner.
I have successfully shipped many puppies, but for those not within driving distance, I would prefer that the new owner fly in and spend a day or two with us. Pyr sheps are a bit different from other breeds, and seeing the adults and your pup on the farm will go a long way towards increasing your knowledge of the breed and enabling you to get the most out of your new Pyr shep.
Madcap
Where working beautifully comes naturally
Dedicated to producing and developing dogs with correct breed type, sound temperament, and the drive to fulfill their heritage
Please view our puppy videos! They can be found on youtube under MadcapPyrSheps.
