[NAGDU] Question about Breeds

[Cindy Ray]

Leader has labradoodles. They are being raised in part at Oakdale Correctional Facility in Iowa.


Cindy Lou Ray
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> On Mar 4, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> There are only 2 schools that have plenty of shepherds, The Seeing Eye and
> Fidelco.  Fidelco only has shepherds, and TSE has about equal of the 3-4
> breeds.  Some other schools have a very few shepherds, but, if that's what
> you really want, you should probably look into a school that has them, or be
> prepared to wait a while for one to come along that will suit you.
> Cindy is totally right to point out that it's not just the breed; the
> personality and the way the dog suits your needs is the big thing.  I had a
> lab who had many shepherd qualities, and another who had many golden
> qualities.  I expect there are sheppies who are lab-like, too.  And that
> sets aside the lifestyle concerns.  Do you need a dog who loves the big
> city?  That kind is usually bored crazy with a quiet life.  Or are you
> someone who lives in the country, and walks 3 miles into town most days?
> What do you want the dog to do for you?  That's a rhetorical question, but
> an important one.
> Tracy
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Yeah. I think that leader does. I know all about labs being eaters, as I
> have a pet lab who constantly looks for food. I've really been looking at
> goldens or german shepherds.
> 
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>> On Mar 4, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Sam.
>> Do you get much choice at Leader?  Many schools have mostly labs.  Not a
>> problem for me, though.  I like labs a lot.  They tend to be healthy,
>> even-tempered, and adaptable to any situation.  They can lie quietly in an
>> office, or walk around all day.  One thing about labs is they're not picky
>> eaters.  Or, looked at another way, they'll eat anything, any time, and
>> sometimes it's not something you want them to eat.
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2019 12:16 PM
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>> Cc: Sam Doman
>> Subject: [NAGDU] Question about Breeds
>> 
>> Hey all. So as I may be getting a dog soon, I wanted to ask your alls
>> opinion on the different breeds. What do you like about them, how are they
>> with temperament? Thanks..
>> 
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