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ABOUT BRIARDALE in Iowa |
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Rick and Liz Kenitz
We are located in south
central Iowa, on 6 acres amongst the corn fields and rolling
hills of the heartland. Rick tries to spare as much time
from his job as he can for his Briard family and I'm a
stay-at-home mom for my much loved Briard kids. I also sideline as an obedience instructor, and behavior
consultant.
We do not breed often; when
we do breed it is first and foremost for ourselves. A breeding
is done only after careful thought and consideration. Breeding
just to have a litter is something you will not find being done
here.
Our puppies tend to be high
action, intelligent, strong minded souls, they are Briards. This
breed was originally bred to herd and guard sheep all day, they
are alarmingly quick, agile and are capable and of independent
thought. We do not expect to get laid back couch potatoes. If
this is what you want we can refer you to good breeders who can
probably find the right Briard puppy for you, but it is doubtful
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We have a room that is
dedicated to whelping, complete with satellite tv, intercom,
phone, heated floors. Puppies are kept with their mother until
they go to their new homes, or their mother decides that she has
had enough. The puppies are exposed to household noises, people
of all shapes and ages, various flooring surfaces, toys,
tunnels, crates and lots
of love. When they are old enough they are taken to various
areas of our home, and out on the acreage. The puppies are top
priority and will be with people as much as possible.
All of Briardale puppies are
temperament tested by an outside temperament tester. We
strongly believe in temperament testing. A good breeder, who
has done their work should not have many surprises, with a
temperament test. But occasionally a behavior pattern does not
show up in familiar surroundings, so it is here where a
temperament test becomes invaluable. Our goal is to properly
match our puppies to their new homes. This can sometimes mean
that we do not have a puppy that fits your needs. We will not
place a puppy in a home that we do not believe is the right home
for you or the puppy. Our main concern is getting the right
fit. All of our puppies are placed with a contract. But the
first contract is between us and the puppies. |
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When you call us, we will tell you about the
breed and try very hard to sell you on another breed. We do not
believe that this is the right breed for everyone. If you want
a dog that will just hang with you with no effort, training or
socialization then this is NOT the breed for you. If you want a
wash and wear dog. . . this is not the dog for you. If you are
willing to do your homework, find the right breeder, get the
proper puppy and then do a heck of a lot of work this MIGHT be
the breed for you. The list is long, we will help you to
determine if this is the right breed for you. When we ascertain
that this is the right breed, then the serious interviewing
process will start. You will be asked questions that would make
an IRS agent blush. . . where will the dog sleep, why do you
want a dog….the questions go on forever. Many people put months
of research into their auto and that lives in your garage…put as
much research into the family member who happens to be a Briard
that will live in your home and heart. Once we have a comfort
level with you and determine that a Briard may be the right dog
for you, we will tell you the good stuff. The undying
devotion,.. the mind of a Briard that constantly amazes, the
beauty and grace of this athlete…the list goes on. |
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Contact us |
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Copyright 2007. Olga Shulman at Briard Breeder.
All rights preserved. |
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