Finding a breeder and visiting Tomsk for the first time!

I have spent so much time on the Icebay malamute fourms (plz see links at the bottom of post) Looking at their information and looking onto members websites. I have found a few i liked but only one replied. It was a showing kennel that showed a great deal of promise. However i was tipped of by PM of another breeder who was trying to breed and working stock litter. I was linked a website and became smitten. and thus started the many many emails between my breeder and me.

I was quizzed on my lifestyle and money situation, which are things breeders should be asking. She came back to me one email questioning my apprenticeship. Asking me what would i do if it fell through. I think some people would have been insulted by that, but i was impressed! The breeder is in charge of finding the puppy a responsible suitable home, and the question i was asked was a reasonable one!

Sadly her Dam didn´t fall pregnant, my breeder then let me know of another litter which one her males sired. A few Phones calls later i was put on another waiting list, and a viewing date was booked.

4/12/2010
And so the 2hr and a bit journey up to see the litter started early on Saturday. (The breeder of the shire was there also so i got the pleasure of meeting and thanking her too!)

The puppies are 5wks old and utterly adorable! I got to meet Tomsk (breeding name, as I´m yet to name him) He is an absolute bear! the Biggest of the litter and super chilled out, which is what I´m looking for in a mal as Skye my Northern Inuit is a chilled out dog (its always a good idea to go for a dog that matches or compliments your current dogs personality.

I have an absolute blast with the breeders and i can safely say i see some good friendships for life ahead of me! (Breeders should be apart of and around for you and your dog at ANY stage of your dogs life)

I learned a great deal yesterday, i got to see both parents paper work, and see how the breeders interact with their dogs and puppies. Its was good to see they weren´t afraid to start the disciplining on the pups (when play got too rough) by breaking up play fights. Also praising pups for toileting on the paper (Evan if it overflowed on to the floor lol, bless em they tried!) Also i learned its an all day thing, so next time i plan to go up there i won´t plan it around anything.

I plan to go see him again in a few weeks time, they would like to meet Skye, so i will be taking her up there too. (Skye won´t meet the pup, but I´m sure I´ll go for an extra cuddle ^.^)

Icebay Malamute fourms = http://icebaymals.co.uk/forums/