Hello everyone, my name is John King and we have specializing in raising Yorkshire Terriers since 2016. Our goal is to raise high quality, AKC registered, Teacup puppies. If your looking to upgrade your breeding stock, or simply just for that precious pet you are looking for. Feel free to contact us for a list of available puppies. We look forward to bringing your bloodlines to the next level. YORKSHIRE TERRIER John King 717-405-9469 [email protected] Pequea, PA HOW-TO The most accurate way to take a dog’s temperature is rectally. Ideally, you want to use a digital thermometer specifically designed for rectal use and one that shows the results in less than 30 seconds. Some thermometers even have a flexible tip, which can be more comfortable for the dog. Keep in mind glass thermometers are not safe for animals. Be sure to label this thermometer so it is only used in the kennel, and not on humans. The most common signs your dog may have a fever include: red eyes, lack of energy, warm ears, a warm or dry nose, nasal discharge, shivering, loss of appetite, coughing, or vomiting. To take the dog’s temperature coat the tip of the thermometer with a lubricant, gently lift the dog’s tail and insert the thermometer about an inch into the anus. For larger dogs, you may need to insert around two inches. Then remove the thermometer as soon as you get a reading. The normal body temperature range for dogs is between 99.5°F and 102.5°F. Temperatures above 103°F or below 99°F are emergency situations, and your veterinarian should be consulted. TAKING A DOG'S TEMPERATURE We Have been specializing In the pug breed for 10 years. Our bloodlines come from champion and grand champion sires and dams. We are dedicated to the health and genetic testing to go along with the original looks of the pug breed for the next generation of champions. This ensures our puppies are a great addition to any kennel or private home. All the pugs are AKC registered and come with guarantees. We look forwards to serving you. PUG Lamar Graber 812-709-2423 Loogootee, IN
52 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 Breeders Basics Part of being a quality breeder is ensuring that your puppies go to homes that are the best fit for the temperament and energy level of your breed. When meeting and talking with a potential customer, there should be a natural conversation where both sides ask questions. A customer likely has questions for you about your puppies and kennel. Similarly, don’t be afraid to ask thorough questions of the customer as well. This shows genuine care for the animals you raise as well as the interested individual. Typically, these questions will come up in a friendly conversation. Our ultimate goal is a happy and healthy puppy being matched with the right home that will find joy with that dog for years to come. Here are some questions you may consider asking: 1Reasons for Getting a Dog Why do you want a dog? Why have you chosen this specific breed? Have you owned a dog before? If so, what breeds? Buying a puppy generally isn’t an impulse decision folks make on a whim. It is a good sign if this is something they’ve thought about, talked over with their family, and researched. If a client comes prepared with questions for you, this is a wonderful sign that they are serious about being a responsible pet owner. Ensuring that your particular puppy is the right fit for the interested customer is a benefit to everyone involved and can avoid a lot of potential headaches down the road. 2Lifestyle and Availability Do you live in a house or an apartment? Do you have a fenced yard? What other pets do you own, how many, and what breeds? How do you plan to train and socialize your puppy? What is your typical family schedule like? Does your family have children, and what are their ages? Are there pet allergies in your household? You have expertise in the breeds you raise. Don’t be afraid to share with a potential customer what this breed demands for exercise, feeding, training, and socializing. For example, a large breed that has high socialization demands is not the best fit for a single client with a demanding work schedule who lives in an apartment. They could be an ideal pet owner, but recommending a fellow breeder who has a breed that suits their lifestyle will build the trust of your brand. Similarly, children and dogs can be wonderful companions. However, young children who are new to pets may need extra guidance on how to behave with a new puppy. Likewise, some breeds that naturally enjoy high levels of activity can be better suited to a young family setting. In addition, it can be easy to assume that clients have already considered their allergy tolerance before contacting you. Yet, in the excitement of puppy shopping this detail can be easily overlooked. It does no harm to double check on this topic. If your breed can cause allergic reactions, it’s great to be aware of a few reputable breeders that may offer hypoallergenic options as an alternative for the potential client. 3Health and Veterinary Care Do you have a local veterinarian picked out or are you aware of the options in your area? Do you know of any dog grooming services in your area? Touching on the ongoing care for the puppy is key to ensuring the puppy and customer are happy together. This can be a good way to paint a picture of the costs and responsibilities for ongoing veterinary care, quality dog food, regular grooming needs, etc. As After creating the best kennel program you can comes finding the right fit for your puppies.
53 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 breeders, we are around animals all day, every day. Yet most of our potential clients don’t have our regular exposure to the demands and responsibilities animals require. A puppy is a unique purchase, not like buying a fancy piece of furniture. You can’t “set it and forget it.” Any puppy, even one from the most experienced and reputable breeder, will need ongoing care and maintenance. Naturally, we don’t want to scare folks. Making sure a potential client has realistic expectations can avoid an unhappy customer down the road. 4 Breeder References Can you provide references from other dog owners you know or pet professionals? Requesting references is also a good option. For example, a reference could be another dog owner they know, a dog professional such as a veterinarian, or a close friend. A quick conversation with an outside perspective can provide valuable insight. If at some point through the interview process, something doesn’t quite suit or feel right don’t be afraid to follow your intuition. It can feel difficult to say no and tempting to make the sale against your better judgement. Have confidence in your experience with your breed and trust that reasonable folks will respect the high level of care you have for your puppies. If you decide that your puppies aren’t the best fit for a potential client, remain polite and professional. They will likely be a wonderful pet owner, with the right breed fit. Be prepared to recommend an alternative breed that could suit them. Whenever possible, refer them to other reputable breeders that may have puppies that are a better fit. Going this extra mile guards and boosts the reputation of your business. Plus, by building up other reputable breeders, you can begin to build a referral network that can result in valuable dividends in the future. May we also remember that we are called to act prudently and wise in our business dealings, as Proverbs 18:15 guides us, “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
54 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 J ust south of Interstate 90, within Elkhart County, Indiana, Dannie and Rose Miller run Whispering Brook Dobermans in the town of Middlebury. The kennel is truly a family business, as Danny shares, “we've been blessed with five children; Ariana Sue (14), Jamin Lee (11), Angela Grace (8), Alicia Ellen (5), and Isaiah Matthew (2), of which all are an important part in what we do.“ The Millers have been raising dogs for about thirteen years and like to keep to a smaller scale. “I’ve always loved dogs & wanted to do something with them as a side job or hobby,” Dannie shares. Currently, Dannie also keeps busy working in a local RV factory and managing their small-scale farm. The family began their breeding business with a pair of Pomeranians, “and we enjoyed those puppies, however, I've always connected better with bigger dogs,” Dannie shares. Dannie’s interest in Dobermans was sparked when a cousin bought a Doberman female. Dannie reflects, “there was something about this regal breed that I just couldn't forget, so we decided we'd look for a puppy for ourselves. I didn't know anything about the breed, I just knew there was something there that drew me like a magnet.” When the Millers decided to change breeds, and focus only on Dobermans, they had some struggles finding the kind of quality breeding stock they were after. “One after the other we came to closed door, after closed door,” Dannie reflects, “at the time we couldn't understand why the closed doors. But now looking back, we thank God for those closed doors. We found a gentleman several hours southwest of us who introduced us to the European bloodline Dobermans. The European lines are known to be thicker boned, broader chested and have bigger heads.” When the Millers initially switched from raising Pomeranians to Dobermans, they were using pens inside their barn. Then, in 2015, they moved forward with building a separate kennel structure, that measures 12 feet by 24 feet. The new kennel building “worked out well,” Dannie shares,” but we didn’t have a good place to meet the customers.” Then in 2019 they built a shop in front of the kennel. Within the shop there is an office across from the kennel walkways. This serves as an ideal place to meet with customers and take puppy pictures. There has been a learning curve as the Millers began working with Dobermans. “I had no idea about all of the health testing that goes into breeding Dobermans” acknowledges Dannie, “or how difficult it is to find good quality, healthy dogs to add to our program. It’s hard to find a dog with both good confirmation and pedigree, as well as a clear health panel. Usually it’s one or the other, however, we strive for both.” The Millers have made it a point to invest in the quality of their dogs, and “this has been a huge step moving forward,” Dannie notes. In 2018 they had the opportunity to buy a European imported adult male that was genetically clear and had good OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certificates. This “proved to be one of the best investments since we started raising Dobermans,” Dannie shares. For their puppies, the Millers have chosen the retail route through third-party websites. This has served Business Spotlight A visit to Whispering Brook Dobermans.
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56 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 them well, as Dannie notes “we get a fair amount of return customers and referrals.” Their general approach for their puppies typically includes ear cropping between seven and nine weeks of age, and then marketing them between ten and twelve weeks old. In addition, “most of our puppies are leash trained before they go to their new homes,” Dannie points out. First and foremost, their quality puppies and successful sales starts with an investment in their adults. One of the biggest efforts the Millers make is with their training. Dannie notes that, “European Dobermans are in the working line, that are bred to do something such as personal protection or search and rescue. So, with this in mind temperament and training in our adults is extremely important to us. So, our focus on this breed is obviously that European look and good confirmation, but equal to that is temperament and training in the adults.” Every customer is different, “some of our customers choose to have their puppy transported to them,” says Dannie, “and some prefer to visit us personally with a hands-on experience. If customers come, often at some point we'll ask if they want to see our adults including the parents of their puppy. Our adults are trained to stay in their kennels with the doors open. So, we'll open the doors well before its time for the appointment. We'll meet the customer and when it's time for them to see the adults, we take the customers to the kennel. When we walk in the kennel door, there are all the dogs standing at the door of their pen waiting for introductions. We call their names, one at a time they come to us, we command them to sit, tell them their name and let them be petted. Next, we tell them to (kennel up) ready for the next one. This training takes a lot of time, but it's all worth it when we see how much the customers appreciate it.”
57 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 The kennel work is shared by the whole Miller family. Son Jamin spends many hours with the kennel activities and “loves to be involved with customer appointments. The girls,” Dannie continues, “do a very good job taking the puppies in the house to play with them at a young age. Rose usually is the one responsible to bath puppies and get them ready to send off with transporters when I'm at work.” In all that they do, the Millers find what is most rewarding about being professional breeders is having “happy customers who receive great puppies from us that become lifelong companions.” Looking towards the future, Dannie seems to have found a contented place. “We aim to stay at four active breeding adults,” he notes, “and often times we have one or two growing up as replacements. One of our reasons for staying small is so we can have and train each of our adults like a personal pet, they love to be involved in whatever we're doing. Whether it's doing our horse chores or just whatever.” As a final encouragement, Dannie would recommend for others to “work with a breed that you have a passion for, not a breed that just sells for a lot of money. It shows in your dogs and puppies and people notice. We believe that when someone breeds only for profit, their success rate is lower. We wish you all God's Blessings as we strive to be in his will!” To contact Whispering Brook Dobermans write to 15414 CR 22, Middlebury, IN 46540 or call 574-825- 2816.
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59 National Pet Directory | Winter 2024 Beaverdam Pet Food Office302-349-5299 OHIO 330-857-1543 DISTRIBUTORS INDIANA / MICHIGAN / ILLINOIS 260-768-7271 PA NEW YORK EAST COAST Daniel Stoltzfus 610-593-7548 SALES REP. ILLINOIS DEALER LOCATIONS: F.D. Miller Feed Co., Ph. 217.543.2346 333 N CR 000E, Arthur, IL 61911 DEL MAR VA DEALER LOCATIONS: DelMarVa is home to Beaverdam Pet Food. For a complete list of store location, please visit our website www.beaverdampetfood.com and look for the tab "Store Locator" Best Ace Family Chain Multiple Locations Covering Delaware Rommel Ace Family Chain Multiple Locations Covering Delaware & Maryland Allen Troyer, Ph. 302.387.9137 2108 Yoder Drive, Hartly, DE, 19953 Mary Jane Martin, Ph. 540.810.4602 861 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 Stauffer Feed Mill, Ph. 301.475.8452 28150 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown MD 20659 www.beaverdampetfood.com AMERICAN GROWN PORK & CHICKEN PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS, CHICKORY & YUCCA TO AID IN DIGESTION ORGANIC SELEMIUM YEAST NO BY-PRODUCTS NATURAL PRESERVATIVES NO CORN, WHEAT OR GLUTEN NO ARTIFICIAL COLORING OR FLAVORING FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 2003 There is a difference... INDIANA DEALER LOCATIONS: Eash Harness Shop, Ph. 574.642.4374 10459 CR 42, Millersburg, IN Miller’s Feed Service, Ph. 260.593.9136 4260 S 500 W, Topeka, IN 46571 Midwest Farm & Pet, Ph. 574.646.2509 535 5th B Road, Bremen, IN 46506 Mesquite Mills, Ph. 812.295.2299 535 5th B Road, Loogootee, IN 47553 OHIO DEALER LOCATIONS: Cherry Valley Stoves, Ph. 440.293.4622 5391 Hayes Rd, Andover, OH 44003, Highland Feed & Supply, Ph. 937.509.1887 10701 East Prospect Rd, Hillsboro, OH 45133 Hillside Feed Hay & Supply, Ph. 419.651.8961 1766 North Reedsburg Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 New Bedford Feed & Supply, Ph. 330.897.6492 33906 State Route 643, Baltic, OH 43804 Old Village Hardware, Ph. 419.752.9811 5 S Kiffin St, Greenwich, OH 44837 Pine Hill Feeds, 419.362.1418 7746 Township Rd 89, Fredericktown, OH 43019 NY DEALER LOCATIONS: Allen Shelter, Ph. 607.236.1070 87 Jenksville Hill Road, Candor, NY, 13743 David Detweiler, Ph. 315.858.5370 294 Guywittes Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Fayette Sales & Service Ph. 315.549.8312 (7:45-8:30 am) 4348 Yost Road, Waterloo, NY 13165 Mid Lake Cavaliers, Ph. 315.673.3464 4000 McMahon Rd., Marathon, NY, 13803 Mohawk Valley Ag, Ph. 518.993.2543 95 Willet Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 Stutzman Feeds 2975 Drake Hill Road, Jasper, NY 14855 Yoder’s Country Market, Ph. 518.483.8700 950 ST RT 122, Constable, NY 12926 Little Creek Farm General Store, Ph. 607.341.6686 2027 Day Hollow Rd, Owego, NY 13827 Mast Farm Supply, Ph. 315.875.3658 6005 Buyea Rd, Canastota, NY 13032 PA DEALER LOCATIONS: Affordable Pet Supplies, LLC, Ph. 717.327.1329 250 N. Shirk Road, New Holland, PA 17557 Benuel Ebersole, Ph. 717.925.6742 1773 Furniss Road, Drumore, PA 17518 Centerville Bulk Foods, Ph. 717.768.3684 291 Centerville Road, Gordonville, PA 17529 Nathan Zook, Ph. 717.656.4306 425 Enola Road, Newburg, PA 17240 Daniel Glick, Ph. 814.359.7124 952 Hubler Ridge Road, Howard, PA 16841 FurVision Enterprise, LLC, Ph. 717.808.5512 117 Snake Hill Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 Hillside Garden Center, Ph. 717.442.3167 1401 W. Kings Hwy, Gap, PA 17527 Honey Brook Farm Supply, Ph. 717.618.9968 815 Compass Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Kirbyville Farm Market, Ph. 610.944.1670 1832 Richmond Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522 Leroy Yoder, Ph. 717.673.0599 223 S. Lancaster Ave., Newmanstown, PA 17073 Logonton Equine Supply, Ph. 570.725.2232 167 Snook Road, Logonton, PA 17747 S & L Greenhouse, Ph. 717.529.6175 1663 Noble Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536 Sonrise Feeds, Ph. 607.458.5134 5901 Merring Road, Addison, NY 14801 Stephen Zook, Ph. 717.859.8731 2889 Zink Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Stoltzfus Pet & Food, Ph. 717.314.9339 389 School Lane Rd., Gap, PA 17527
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