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Odyssey
Breeder of health tested, versatile AKC chihuahuas and Australian Cattle Dogs in Cortland, NY
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“A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament”
About Odyssey
In my breeding program, I will be focused on producing health tested dogs that conform to the breed standard and can be competitive in the show ring as well as in performance sports. The dogs I am selecting for my breeding program have higher energy and drive than what someone breeding solely for the show ring may want. I will be looking at the whole package: biomechanics/angulation, movement, conformation, temperament, biddability, drive (food and toy), aesthetics, and health. My current breeding dogs go from the show ring, to the rally ring, to FCAT, and have dabbled in agility. They have passed CGC and ATT with ease and hold trick dog titles. Future sport venues for us include barn hunt, scent work, AKC agility, and possibly even dock diving.
Puppy Raising
To best set puppies up for success, my goal is to maximize the amount of training and exposure I can do with them before they leave for their permanent homes. Puppies will be exposed to various dogs and cats, different kinds of strangers, all sorts of environmental enrichment, crates, and even horses and cattle when they are older. They will be groomed, handled, and examined regularly and have their nails done starting at a young age. Click below to learn more about our puppy raising!