The Poop is proud to present Karin and Dick Walter, owners of Bearhill Golden Retrievers. They have been breeding quality Golden Retrievers since 1978. In between their "doggie duties", they are happy to help you with any problems or questions regarding the breeding process and some pointers on picking a good breeder...

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? My boxer just delivered 9 puppies 3 weeks ago. 2 died. the 7 survivors are in perfect health. i took them to vet , she gave them worm pills. while at vets i noticed while petting one of the puppies that she was shedding...

? Got a 9 year old male golden that is currently fed with Iams senior. He is constantly swimming in our pond. My question is that he stinks 2 days after we give him a bath whether he is in the pond or not. Is it the dog food, pond, or a health issue that I am not aware of?...

? I have 3 female bassets and have had terrible luck in trying to breed them. Is there anything that can make it simple or easier?...

? I have heard several different opinions from vets as to the heat cycle of my female cocker spaniel. I understood that every 6 months that she should come in. It took her 8 months. Is this common or what!?...

? I was just curious what kind of dog you recommend to buy when you have children?...

? If your looking to breed your basset , is there anything special to know?...

? I am looking to bring a puppy into my family. I have researched the breeds and come to a conclusion: The best breeds for our lifestyle are, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Welsh Springer Spaniels. I cannot find these breeds anywhere...

? This might kinda be a weird question to ask you but what is the difference between a CKC and a AKC puppy?...

? How long are dogs in heat and when they are impregnated how long before they give birth? How can you tell if they have been impregnated or not?...

? How long does a dog bleed when they are in heat,and do you have to wait till they finished bleeding before you start to breed them?...

? I am wondering if you could please recommend a way for us to find us a Ridgeback puppy in the Atlanta area, any breeders?...

? I am getting a boxer puppy. My breeder says that I shouldn't let him go up the stairs because it will cause hip problems later in life. I have read a lot of books and have never heard anything like that...

? My name is kenneth and I planning to purchase a Germanshepherd and a Rottwiller puppy. I would gladly appreciate it, if you could tell me what are the characteristics of good pedigree puppies...

? A local radio dog-related talk show recently suggested that if you are adopting two puppies, adopt a male and a female, but not from the same litter. I had never heard this before. Can you tell me the reasoning behind this?...

? Hello, We are in contact with a breeder of Golden Retrievers and the mother just delivered five days early. There were 12 pups born and now only three are alive after a week. We had arranged to buy a female pup and I am wondering what to be aware of in these pups.

? My almost-one-year-old girl (her birthday is in 3 weeks) sometimes gets up very slowly, like she is stiff and sore...Is there any way to tell, short of a full x-ray exam, if hip dysplasia is troubling my dog?

? We have found a wonderful breeder and now are in the process of picking out a puppy. We have 2 children (ages 11 and 8) and want the puppy for a pet rather than a show dog, and thought we were interested in a male...We plan to have the dog neutered... of any benefits in choosing one sex over the other?...

? I want to know if my dog is a pure Ridgeback. I know ridgebacks need to have to crowns on the sides of their ridge and at first my puppy had them but later on one got lost.

? I saw a golden retriever today that was a beige color I am desperately looking for a dog like this!

? I'm trying to find a toy manchester terrier puppy, which is proving rather difficult!...

? I am looking for a golden puppy. My main concerns are temperament and health. I own a 4 1/2 year old golden, named "Cheska", who has hip dysplasia...

? We have a 5 yr. old female boxer who we would like to breed with a 9 mo. old. When does she go into heat? is it after her period? before her period? once every 2 months? I can't find an answer to our question any where.

? What benefit do I get from buying from a breeder rather than a puppy store in the mall?

? Aren't Golden Retrievers prone to genetic hip, elbow, heart and eye disorders? OFA certification cannot be done till two years of age, and I'm wondering if you have long guarantees?

? What emotions do you go through when a puppy goes home with its new owner?

? What return/refund policy do you have should the puppy "not work out" or have genetic medical problems?

? Do you ever check up on any puppies you have sold to see if they are in a good home?

? In what type of situation would you turn down or think twice about a potential buyer?

? Do you have a waiting list? If so, how do you decide who picks a puppy first?

? When I bought my puppy, the breeder said that I could find out a lot about his lineage from a "stud book". I am uncertain what that really is. Help!

? I know that you deal exclusively with purebred dogs...but I rescued my little girl from a local shelter. Is there any way to trace what kind of breed she may be?

? I have a male boxer that is one year old. I'm thinking about breeding him but don't know the first thing about it...

? How do you choose the right puppy for a buyer? What types of questions do you ask your buyers?

? Should we buy a puppy as a playmate for a twelve year old dog?