Hey i keep seeing started dogs for sale on breeders websites, what exactly is a started dog?
does that mean already trained, but trained in what?
Hey i keep seeing started dogs for sale on breeders websites, what exactly is a started dog?
does that mean already trained, but trained in what?
I assume that would mean in the show ring. They have started accumulating points toward their championship.
Or maybe started in basic obedience? I'm not exactly sure either.
Kristen & the Dynamutts...
I googled it and it's to do with hunting dog, from what I gather. Here's one link:
http://www.versatiledogs.com/litters/started.html
9/3/13
I did the right thing by setting you free
But the pain is very deep.
If only I could turn back time, forever, you I'd keep.
I miss you
I hear you whimper in your sleep
I gently pet you and say, no bad dreams
It will be alright, to my dog as dark as night.
Fur as dark as the night.
Join me on this flight.
Paws of love that follow me.
In my heart you'll forever be.
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How I wish I could hold you near.
Turn back time to make it so.
Hug you close and never let go.
11/12/06
Uh-HUH! STILL looking at petfinder is ALL you admitted to, as I recall! Looking at the breeder sites as well, huh? How many were you planning to get, and when? I know for me, I look and I want ALL OF THEM, RIGHT NOW!!
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"Started" isn't usually a conformation term -- usually a field trial/hunting/schutz term. It depends on what kind of dog you're looking at, basically. GSDs, Malinois, etc. usually mean Schutz, whereas retrievers usually mean hunting/retrieving.
I am not sure about that term either.. Could be called " foundation dogs" but still doesnt sound like the same to me... And who would let a great dog go to someone else if they could take care of it... nope- looks like a hype word to me..
A started dog is one that has been partially trained in a certain area -- usually herding and hunting. It's usually a very young dog.
I've been BOO'd!
Started Labs would be hunting. Their is a lot of breeders that have started setters for hunting, so I assume that's what it means for labs.
Thanks so much Ashley for the siggy!
Zoey Marie NAJ NA RN (flat-coated retriever)
Wynset's Sam I AM "Sage" RA (shetland sheepdog)
T.j (english setter)
depends on the breed, for a BC Started mean that dog is started as a working dog, they are past the crazy "OMG ITS SHEEP!" stage and have learned basic commands. started BCs are usually between 1-2 years old and cost WAAAYYYY more then a non started dog lol
Shayna
Mom to:
Misty-10 year old BC Happy-12 year old BC Electra-6 year old Toller Rusty- 9 year old JRT X Gem and Gypsy- 10 month ACD X's Toivo-8 year old pearl 'Tiel Marley- 3 year old whiteface Cinnamon pearl 'Tiel Jenny- the rescue bunny Peepers the Dwarf Hotot Miami- T. Marcianus
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Perky-13 year old mix Ripley-11 year old mix
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