Hosting a Breeding Female

     

 Pedigree, Performance, and Proven Point

05/22/09  Our Host program has been more successful than we could have imaged. 

 
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What Does It Mean to Be a Host Family for a
Texas Pointing Labs Breeding Female?

1. Why does Texas Pointing Labs (TPL) want to place their dogs with other families?
   • TPL currently has 12 dogs in their breeding program. It is difficult to give each of the dogs the attention they feel the dog needs.
   • Because TPL truly loves their dogs, they want them to be able to enjoy a full life after they are finished with their training and titles.
   • TPL has seen other breeders use this model successfully and believes it’s best for the dogs.
2. What are the responsibilities of a host family?
   • The Family must live within a 125 mile radius from TPL to qualify to host a dog.
   • Keeping the dog healthy and happy by proper feeding, exercise, vet visits and loving attention. 
   • The dog must be a family housedog, not be raised in a kennel or chained up in any way.
   • The host must have a secure, safe living environment so the dog does not run away, get hurt or impregnated by another dog.
   • The host must take extreme caution in hunting with the dog as to avoid any injuries. The host must work closely with TPL in the breeding process.  If the host dog is a female, the host family must learn about several aspects of canine breeding, including detection of the onset of heat and proper care of the pregnant dog. If the host dog is a female, the host must agree to send the female to TPL to be bred at the TPL kennels or for TPL to take the female to the stud’s location (usually requiring about 5-10 days).  If the host dog is a female, the female will be returned to the host’s home after the breeding.
   • If the host dog is a female, the host must make the commitment to send the female to TPL one weeks before the pups are due and plan to leave the female with TPL until the pups are weaned (at about 4-5 weeks of age).  If the host dog is a male stud dog, the host must agree to make the stud dog available for breeding.  We will either pick up the stud dog for a collection at the reproductive vet (requiring 1 day) or we will pick up and bring the stud dog to TPL for a natural breeding (requiring 1-3 days).
   • The host must agree to regular contact with TPL on the dog’s status which may include; at least one or two home visits from TPL, and phone calls or emails for status of dog at least every three months.
3. What are the benefits of being a host family?
   • Getting a highly trained, obedient, retriever and upland hunter as a loving family member for the life of the dog.

• Getting a healthy dog that has passed many health related test required by TPL.
• Being a part of a breeding program that is dedicated to giving its customers puppies from the best pedigreed, titled sires/damns and family dogs.
• TPL pays for all vet, heart/flea treatment, food, gas and breeding expenses.
• Getting breeding experience and having the opportunity to view any of TPL dog’s retriever/pointing training and hunt test activities.

4. Are there any concerns I should know about being a host family?
   • TPL wants the host to be aware that they are not only caring for a pet but caring for a part of a business.  $18,000-20,000 has been spent training the dog and vet bills to care and screen the dog to meet the high requirements to be a TPL breeding dog.  Then each of the TPL female’s puppies will sell for $7,50-1,500.
   • If the host chooses to have pups whelped in their home, they will be required to follow TPL’s guidelines for whelping and caring for the pups.
   • Not following the guidelines (for example, missing breedings) could result in the dog being withdrawn from your home.
   • A contract will be signed by the host before the dog is released to them.