Introduction

I have been working with this family of American Bulldogs since 2008. Years of experience with these bloodlines allow me to recognize how certain traits develop as puppies mature. Using that knowledge, I can match puppies to homes where they are most likely to thrive and where their new families will be the happiest.

Each breeding is planned with the long-term direction of my program in mind. Each litter is observed, handled, and evaluated by me for hundreds of hours as they develop.

In addition to my breed specific experience, I have more than two decades of experience as a dog trainer working with a wide range of breeds and behavioral issues. This experience has reinforced the importance of carefully matching each dog with the right home and handler for long term success.

Why Puppies Are Matched Rather Than Chosen

I breed American Bulldogs for personal protection and protection sports as the primary focus. The puppies best suited for these demanding jobs are either retained by me or placed in experienced working homes.

Most of my puppies are well suited for active pet homes with owners who have experience with large breeds. However, some puppies are simply not appropriate for non-working homes. The traits that determine this cannot be accurately evaluated until the puppies are older and have completed their temperament assessments.

Placement decisions are not based on color, markings, or size

I completely understand having preferences. We all have certain colors or markings that we find especially appealing. However, even I as the breeder do not choose which puppies I keep based on size or color. I retain the puppies that best demonstrate the temperament, drives, and working ability I am striving to preserve for my breeding program. I adhere to the same rules that I apply to puppy buyers.

Placement Philosophy

Placement methods vary among breeders depending on the goals of their program. In many companion breeds, it is common for buyers to select their puppy from the litter. In working breeds, particularly guardian and protection breeds, it is common for the breeder to evaluate the litter and match puppies to homes based on temperament and drives.

My program follows the working dog model because I prioritize temperament, stability, and long term suitability in both working and companion homes.

The Waitlist

My wait list includes protection sport homes, performance sport homes, show homes, and active companion homes. Every puppy is carefully evaluated across many different traits so that the litter as a whole can be matched as successfully as possible. Every buyer has different experience, a different lifestyle, and different goals. Each person is hoping for certain traits while wanting to avoid others.

Placements are made by evaluating each puppy and each home together as part of a complete matching process for the entire litter, ensuring every puppy is placed where it is most suited.

Important Factors

There is natural variance of temperament within each litter and at times placement comes down to something simple.

A few examples include: a home that intends to compete in dock diving, it matters if the puppy enjoys the water. Homes with small children need the puppy that shows strong forgiveness and is not quick to anger. Homes that are very active and want a dog that can keep up on 20 mile hikes would be disappointed in the puppy that tends to be lazy.

Final Thoughts

Thank you for placing your trust in my experience, my program, and the puppy placement process. I understand that welcoming a new puppy into your life is a significant decision, and I do not take the trust you place in me lightly.

In return, I place my trust in you to provide that puppy with a loving home, thoughtful guidance, and a lifetime of care. Every puppy I produce is important to me, and my hope is that each one is not only deeply loved, but also given every opportunity to become the dog it was bred to be.