Looking for a quality dog breeder in the MO area or close to it.

Hey everyone,
I am in search of a fishing buddy, a dog to be specific. I am looking for some good breeders out there. I am in Lebanon, MO but I am looking state wide and maybe even into Northern Arkansas or anywhere as long as the dogs are in good health and the breeder is respectable. No puppy farm breeders!!!
I am looking for a small to medium dog, intelligent and with a good temperament. I am looking at Boston Terriers, Jack Russell’s, Border Collie, or another terrier breed. Would consider a larger dog but prefer small to medium. Thanks for the help guys.

Hi Skeeter,

Terriers are intelligent and have good temperaments, but they are rarely good water dogs. In my experience many of them will avoid water at all costs. Of course, if they see a squirrel they'll jump out of the boat, run through fire and jump off a cliff to get at it. Border collies aren't afraid of water like terriers are, and they are very trainable dogs. Just make sure you keep them busy -- nothing worse than a bored border collie.

Thanks for avoiding puppy mill breeders, especially since MO is the Mecca of puppy mills. Lots of great dogs at Pet Search Results: Adoptable Dog Pets in Lebanon, MO: Petfinder

I used to own an Australian Shepherd. Very intelligent dog with a wonderful disposition. They are medium sized dogs, around 40 lbs.
American Kennel Club - Australian Shepherd

Yea my wife likes the Aussie sheps, but I am not fond of the long hair, hard to keep clean and from stinking if they spend much time outside. This is going to be an inside dog, pampered to all ends. Going to ride with me to town, fishing, hunting, anything. Going to be my sidekick so to speak. He is not required to hunt, nor is he required to get in the water, he or she for that matter is just required to be able to learn, obey, and enjoy time with me. Which can be hard at times, at least that's what the wife says.:dono

Thanks for the info guys, keep it a coming. Just throw out some ideas if I have not thought of anything or breed either.

How about this breed::

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Great video,Don. 03:39 AM? You must be going to SML.

Yea that the loyalty and buddy I am hoping to find.


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Have you thought about a basset hound?

get a beagle, loyal, easy house broken, love the ride,,, smart, easy to train love kids, and will pay you back 10 fold

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X2 what Beagle man says, get a Beagle! I've owned 5 in my life time. Snickers says she wants to go fishin today, good luck!

My fishing buddies are black labs - best dogs ever. Love the water, very intelligent, and devoted. I got mine from a quality breeder down here. Thanks for avoiding the puppy mills. Good luck. Here's their Christmas photo:

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a lot of members here have daschunds (weiner dogs) for boat companions

By the way, here's a great video on dog training. Actually the whole series from Willow Creek Kennels is worth watching, but this one gives you a good start:

Free Hunting Dog Training Videos - Clicker Training with your new Puppy - YouTube

Ya I had a mini weiner dog, she had lots of back problems once she hit 8 years old. Large dogs like labs are my favorite, but not sure how I will be able to haul them around on long trips and what not with kids and other stuff, but might have to try. Beagles are ok, I use to hunt them back when I lived in AR. Nothing against them, just not what I am wanting. Looked at some Long haired Jacks today, but no go, they have some birth defects, born with no tail at all. This usually leads to bad hips early on. Seen it done that already.

Got a lead on a real nice Doberman, going to check it out tomorrow. They are a larger dog but not as big as a lab. Kind of hoping for a border collie, or a jack like I use to have. That Jack I had was awesome, one in a million dog. Still have not found another like him.

Yea I have seen my share of puppy mills especially here in MO, not to far from me are a few, and they are sad to see.

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My fishing buddies are black labs - best dogs ever. Love the water, very intelligent, and devoted. I got mine from a quality breeder down here. Thanks for avoiding the puppy mills. Good luck. Here's their Christmas photo:

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Very nice looking Labs there! Beautiful.

Can I suggest a pound puppy. You can save a life and have a friend forever..........

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Got a lead on a real nice Doberman, going to check it out tomorrow.

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Dobermans are great dogs. Very, very smart and want to be with you all the time. That's why they're called Velco dogs.

This is the rescue organization I volunteer at Illinois Doberman Rescue | Doberman Adoption | Rescue Assistance We specialize in Dobermans, although we'll take in and adopt out any breed.

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Can I suggest a pound puppy. You can save a life and have a friend forever..........

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Yea I hear ya, I tried that last year but the dog had some issues and would not adjust to the house, he was a free wonder-er and did not want to be tied up, put up, or housed.

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Dobermans are great dogs. Very, very smart and want to be with you all the time. That's why they're called Velco dogs.

This is the rescue organization I volunteer at Illinois Doberman Rescue | Doberman Adoption | Rescue Assistance We specialize in Dobermans, although we'll take in and adopt out any breed.

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Yeap I looked there for a long time. The one I have found and just found out tonight that the owner was going to let me be the new owner, she is needing a new home because the family has a newborn and no room for her, and they are moving to KC in a condo with even less room and no yard at all. So as of right now I have found a new companion, just got to see if she is going to like riding in the boat with me and going fishing. Cant imagine why she wouldnt! but you never know.

Thanks everyone for your assistance in locating some dogs and for all the tips and advice.

Should have pics of new dog by the weekend.


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I think you'd be happy with a Lab mix that's has been bred with a smaller breed. I once had one that was an all around buddy, loved to go out in the boat and would go chase down a broken off bobber on command. I'm sure he had some english setter in him as he had long hair that was feathered and would point to boot. In his older years, I could take him bow hunting for deer with me and I would love to watch his reaction as he laid still when I would call a group of does in close. If my children grow up to be half as smart as that dog, they'll all do just fine in life.

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=So as of right now I have found a new companion, just got to see if she is going to like riding in the boat with me and going fishing. Cant imagine why she wouldnt! but you never know.

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Just make sure to have some tasty treats for her while on and around the boat. Funny how dogs equate treats and something being fun. I'd expect that it might take a while for her to get her sea legs. We forget what a weird sensation that is.

Her first night with me.
Name was Poe, but thinking Trinity or Scarlet as a new name. She is an awesome dog!


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Doberman/Lab mix? Pretty girl.

Pure Doberman.


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Good looking dog skeeter!

She's a pure chocolate dob. What a beauty; I love them with natural ears.

Wishing you both a long and happy time together! Thanks for adopting.

Whole lot of great dogs in up in the shelter. We just adopted one late 2011, and she is probably the best dog I've ever had.

Great looking dog...I hope everything works out for the two of you!

We have a thirteen year old Chocolate Lab that is waning. We have considered a Labradoodle when she is gone. Smaller than a lab and doesn't shed.

Two of our friends have had Wheaton Terriers. Cute dogs, well behaved, hypoallergenic (sp?), and pretty smart...

Anyway...good luck to you and...I would go with Scarlet!