Retiring show dogs
As a preservation breeder and exhibitor, sometimes we are faced with the difficult choice of rehoming a dog that has finished his/her show career or did not meet the expectations in health, temperament or conformation to continue in an active breeding program. Often they can be dogs we have loved and lived with for years.
When we receive email enquiries from potential puppy buyers, one of the things they ask is how long involved in the breed. I think I’ve heard a statistic that most breeders last less than 5 years. The decisions we are faced with in order to continue can be heartbreaking, we must control the number of dogs we are able to care for. This means either an inactive breeding program or placing the retired dogs.
Only the best of the best homes get our retired dogs. When a puppy leaves at 8 weeks, they are raised with the intention that they will belong to someone else. When a retired dog leaves, it’s part of the family.
Winter- 3yr old female.
Winter is a Canadian champion and is fully health tested.
For more information on Winter, please contact jacibbulldogs@gmail.com.
Mary - 4yr old female.
Miss Mary has her Canadian Championship as well as all health testing.
For more information on Mary, please contact jacibbulldogs@gmail.com.
Retiree Rehoming Process
Our dogs are extremely important to us, and we take their retiring process very seriously. Finding the right home is our top priority.
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Our process includes:
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An initial email introduction outlining your home and lifestyle
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A video call
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An in-person meeting with you and the dog
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A weekend trial period prior to final placement
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We ask that you email us with detailed information about your home environment, daily schedule, experience with dogs, and what you are looking for in a companion. This helps us determine which retiree may be the best fit for your lifestyle.
All of our dogs are raised and live inside our home. They are accustomed to a structured routine, including early mornings, scheduled feeding times, and frequent outdoor access. While they are well-socialized, versatile, and used to being part of a family environment, they are also very familiar with our specific schedule.
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Each retiree has a unique personality, and some may thrive better in certain homes or routines than others.
Transitioning a retired show dog into a new home can be similar to welcoming a puppy in the sense that it requires patience, consistency, and time. Adjusting to a new routine does not happen overnight. As with any new animal, a successful transition depends on commitment and understanding during the adjustment period.