Dilemma

Ok well as you know im waiting on a leonberger bitch at the moment, she is being mated asap, literally around now!

Well yesterday we had a labrador bitch brought to the kennels for mating, she is sandyland lines, she is stunning, a real gorgeous girl! I was going to get some labs when i move, to start my breeding/showing, but thats in like 4 years, i dont know what to do, i really really want a leonberger, but also i know this labrador mating is too good to miss!!

So what do i do!!!???

HELP!!!

Gosh gems is Gwen B still around? A knew her from my showing days and often stood next to her in gundog group. 'Sandylands' have an excellent reputation, her Labs were lovely so if you are going for that line it would be a great choice. You may have to make the hard decision of which breed you prefer

I dont think its actually Gwen B, but this bitch is from her lines, which i know, like you said are b****y excellent, excuse my french!

I love my labs to bits, they are my fave, but i really want this leo too.
Hmmmmm maybe i should just get both

Now theres an idea! ................. mmuuummmm!

I sure you wil be happy with wichever breed you choose Gems and you will get huge enjoyment..it is all very exciting Knowing you a little I guess you have read up on both breeds, I know absolutly nothing about Leos or what they were bred for, remember each breed has differing characteristics due to the specific purpose for which they are bred, perhaps one of the two breeds will be more suited to your personality?

Just found this info:

Mrs Gwen Broadley
She passed away in February, 1999.
She was the founder of Sandylands kennel,
and the life and soul of it for 67 years.



My breed is labs, i know labs, i am compleatly new to leos, but love them too, im going to have a think, thanks for the advice minihaha!

Trouble is i know whatever i turn down i will regret

Gems as u already have labs why not try a different breed while u have the chance. U never know in 4 years time an even better labrador mating could take place

You make a good point nae, i think what im going to do is email the leo breeder tonight and find out whats happening, if things havent gone to plan, i think ill go for a lab pup from this mating, i will then try again for a leo when pup is 6/7 months.

Thanks for the advice!

Ah Gems, What are we going to do with you ?

You have labs now, and love them.

I say get the leo, and see how it compares.

Then when you are ready to breed, you might have made up your mind.

If not you might have to breed both..

Ash...

LOL ash theres no hope for me, im a dog-a-holic!

I will go for the leo if the bitch is pregnant, otherwise its going to be a lonnnggg wait AGAIN for another!!!

Thanks