The “Get” and the “Give” – HGT’s Co-Ownership Program
Written by Pam on February 5, 2017
As a good breeder, I try my very best to do what is the right thing for all my dogs and puppies. We genetically test the adults and we make sure everyone passes their health clearances before entering into our breeding program. At HGT, we tend to hold-back our homegrown puppies that we interpret to exhibit the very best in structure, stance and temperament – seldomly do we let any of our defined proven lines go at maturity – no matter what. But once there is not enough space for everyone, then we need to only focus on what is right for the dog. At HGT we love all our dogs, but when it is evident that a young dog might not make show, we need to refocus our energies in finding the very best situation for him or her. Just because they will not make show does not mean that they are not going to excel at being a great pet – a smart pet – and a pet that will bring many many years of enjoyment, it simply means that they will never be able to succeed in the AKC show ring.
This HGT labrador has been homegrown, loved and trained – She is up-to-date on all her vaccinations. She has stayed with us even though we have tried to release my hold – but those He-He kisses – had us wanting more. She was my pick of the females from Koko’s last litter and is featured in many of our videos embedded into our blogs. She has learned many of the “Pam” commands which she does effortlessly and most often, without me asking. Please do not think that thinning or that of…culling the herd means letting go completely, it simply means, to me, a redirection of sorts and a redefined betterment for the dog. This wonderful creature will not go freely to her new home, there will be an interview process, there will be a cost involved and I have not yet figured out what it is just yet. I am also considering a co-ownership that I will discuss in detail with the selected family. The AKC registration papers will remain with us.
Currently we have a beautiful AKC registered labrador retriever who has just recently turned 7 months old and will need to be placed with a loving family at the sole discretion of HGT. We will be interviewing a few interested families. I will make the final decision in the next month where she will enjoy her life.
“We make a living by what we get… We make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
If you think you might be interested in this interview process, I will need to hear from you. You will initially have to go to our Contact heading on our website and fill out the questionnaire in its entirely. Next to your name, write He-He. Once I have received your information, I will call you so I can tell you all about He-He. I will be asking you questions about your family dynamics, etc. Only after we have this conversation will I be able to schedule time to meet. Thank you.