01-01-2011, 01:31 PM
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Re: How can you trust someone?
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Originally Posted by MarKalAm
It's not about choosing second best. My point was the lines Starlite showed interest in are over here, a direct pup he has sired. And as the particular dog was born in 1994 you won't be able to get anything closer, even from an import.
I think it has more to do with 'type' than a copy of the particular dog, you could never guarantee a dog like him, but if someone is importing that 'type', be it because of show or working attributes, then they must be aiming for similar with their breeding programe.
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Oh i know there are a few Del Bagio progeny here, I used them as an example only as i loved Royal Star who has sadly gone over the Bridge, the boy certainly left his mark 
The point in my thread was hypothetical, i was looking for other peoples opinions and experiences of importing.
Breeders like those of CAOs, Klee Kais, English Shepherds etc may not have the option of using another kennel as the gene pool in the UK is so small and they want to keep their lines healthy or add to them, so going to another kennel in the UK isnt always an option
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Originally Posted by luvmydogs
I have imported 4 dogs from USA. I saw none of them beforehand, and just had to trust the breeders. No-one had ever done it in my breed before me, so it was very scary. However my breed is very rare so most breeders knew each other and I do have a mentor who has had English Shepherds for many years who advises me.
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You have been very lucky hun, how did yoou find the import process? Did you do quarintine here or did they stay with the breeder?
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