What I look for in a dog breeder, comment response

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

Love the memorial for Saber.❤

[@mplwy]

Thank you so much! More people need to advocate for well bred purpose bred dogs with certified health testing. 😊

[@hamstersmash]

I can't wait for the new doggo, to observe how Az will behave and guide/teach etc

[@philliplangley9302]

Nate, great video i learned alot, i rescued a dog from the pound last year, she's a Jack Russell Dachshund mix, some day she's a Jack Russell and some days she's a Dachshund, always entertaining she kinda looks like Minion.

[@TheCiasplace]

My dog is too. ❤

[@Katinahat293]

That’s awesome. Adopting is always better than shopping. I hope you and your new family member are doing the best yall can be

[@Croft-do5io]

@@philliplangley9302 Be careful with letting the dachshund mixes jump on and off furniture and out of cars. 1/4 of them have the back problem that leads to ambulatory paralysis. The surgery to fix it runs $8-20k and is not usually long-term successful.

[@benroberts3677]

I really enjoy these videos. We get to ask questions to someone we have evidence of being good at what they do

[@austinmc12]

Love these wholesome channels from people you’d never expect to have em. Sharing great advice being a good dude with some cute animals makes for a gr8 channel. Love it man !

[@zoeycarter154]

Thank you so much!! You covered everything I was wondering about! I cannot wait for Az to have a new friend. Give Dagger loves from me ❤

[@fpsfaneto]

Love the cosy snowy homestead vibes

[@Marie-eh6je]

This video is especially important to me due to I’ve been researching Turkish Boz Shepherds. I want an independent thinking working dog. I have a lot of experience with different breads. However it has been just over the last number of months that I’ve been educating myself on the Turkish Boz. They seem to be the exact breed I’m looking for. Thank you again

[@andrewnash590]

Greetings Fellow traveler of space and time! I like how you have big brothered will! You are doing a great job of pointing him the right way while letting him figure it out himself! I always look forward to both of your Guys videos, so please keep up the good work!

[@beeplk7290]

Looks like the snow hit you first! Stay warm. Very good talk on how to get working dogs.

[@SaronJoy]

Minion has an old soul. It's so lovely to see him getting to rest near the fire and get massage petties.💛💛💛

[@andyderp6473]

Erick Conard in Austin TX is an amazing breeder, very knowledgeable and an amazing line of dogs raised around animals/farm setting, edit: breeds Anatolian shepherds.

[@nicoledow323]

Exactly 💯 i breed great Pyrenees,however, i dont breed every heat , and wait til i have a few on a waiting list, you dont want pups not to have a home waiting , our Piper hasnt had pups in a year now, very important to have pups before leaving introduced to livestock,i always introduce my pups to livestock, and i get you Nate when it comes to long hair dogs my one boy, i groom him next day hes full if burs . Nate you are a great trainer and a great pet dad ❤

[@doitlikedat3260]

@@nicoledow323 what do you think about Great Chihuahua? Serious question. I have a male great pyranese raised from 3 months old 100% with goats, sheep and pigs on a multi acre pasture. Now he's been an "inside dog". But like to be outside. The female Chihuahua come into heat. Long story short. He's a great inside dog even after being 100% outside with animals. Hes still intact and she comes into heat and it's a "great time". But not seriously but just think about it. The most ferocious predator know to earth, the Chihuahua, atleast mine. And the great pyranese, mine is the nicest most soft hearted dog ever. He wouldn't hurt a fly. He hardly does any guardian dog stuff now. He chased a rabbit and it turned and touched his leg and he yelped and ran away.

[@nicoledow323]

@doitlikedat3260 I wouldn't breed them, the dog wouldn't do good in delivery,pups be way too big

[@Indigoturtle4581]

Minion’s dachshund heritage makes him headstrong and determined. They were bred to dig out badgers and other pests, so they are fierce.

[@treysuniverserv1576]

Your videos are great! Hope your meet and greet is all positive! Thank you for sharing so much of your life!

[@laurajarrell6187]

Nate, Great video! I'm glad you mentioned the health aspect! Plus, AZ being an unusual, less popular breed is good.. I like mixes, too, and 'hybrid vigor' is a thing. Minion looks like a pug/ chihuahua mix. Both 'companion' breeds. And very smart, in some ways. It is always a good idea to know what the dogs' breed is, if possible. Sure, Border Collies are one of the smartest, but if not herding, they need a job! But any breed that gets super popular seems to go downhill, being over bred! I do wish some dogs, for their own health and comfort would always be mixed, until changed a lot. English Bulldogs, Shar-Pei, Pugs, Chow Chows, all suffer badly, breathing, eye and skin problems! Toy Poodles, have a lot of problems from toes to tails! 👍🏼💙💙💙🥰✌

[@daemonember]

French bulldogs are absolutely awful health wise. Cavaliers tend to have a skull to small for their brain and they seemingly randomly scream in pain. Chinese crested have tooth issues but that's honestly any smaller breed. Crested just are known for it like in the new Deadpool movie how that dog had the tongue hanging out it's because her teeth aren't there. That dog was crested pug mix.

[@laurajarrell6187]

@daemonember While I agree that frenchies are unhealthy, (again, got popular! Badly bred) , back when I had Dobermans, in the 70s, there was a popular belief that their brain could grow too large, for skull, too. Making them 'turn vicious unexpectedly'. I talked to a scientist at Fosters and Grant who specialized in canine anatomy, especially anomalies. He said that cannot happen in any animal. The apparent pain pain in any 'pug faced' animal is more likely sinus and or dental. Like large breed dogs though, bull dogs have skeletal problems, often, too. But they also could get headaches from lack of oxygen. 💙🥰✌

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Wheaton Terriers can have brain issues later in life. The vet said that was why my ex's dog, Goofy, turned vicious after being a great, incredibly smart dog for years. RIP Goofy.😢

[@nogames8982]

I’ve had three dogs that were mutts. Got them from the Humane Society or the newspaper ad. sheltie cocker spaniel that lived 17 years. A springer lab cross that lived 16 years. And the little guy I have now that is half Chihuahua, 12% poodle?, 12% Pomeranian, and 25% God only knows. that’s according to the genetic test I did anyway. all great dogs in their own ways. The only purebred dog I’ve ever owned is my female German shepherd guide dog. she of course, has passed all the health tests, the school would not use her or breed the parents again if she did not pass those tests. She has more degrees than I do :-) and she’s brilliant. So any dog can be a wonderful dog. it just depends on what the dogs purpose in life is. But a working dog, one that you call a purposely bread, dog, definitely must be able to do the job they were bred to do. I wish the AKC would figure that out. and also, the worst thing that can happen to a dog breed is for it to become popular.

[@SoulScream1984]

This makes sense. I've had mostly rescues, and even with training you can encounter issues. The wife and I have discussed that when we look for our next pet it will be from a reputable breeder where we can see the parents.

[@Keepstriving913]

The way Minion whines when you said “I wish his genetics were a little bit better” like he’s saying “don’t make fun of my small stature father or I will banish you from my lands” 😂❤️

[@creepycritterkaden9338]

I dont have any dogs, but maybe you'd be interested in my horse? She was born in 1990 and shes traveled over 140k miles. Got no attitude at all, and a beautiful dark coat. She looks almost as good as the day her momma popped her out. Her momma is Ford. Her name is Bronco.

[@audralynnekeene8331]

❤❤❤

[@paulrivers7248]

At first I thought you were talking about a good 34 yr old horse🐴!😂

[@jacobmccoll2663]

How many vehicles do you own to only have 225km on a 34yo SUV that are mostly in exhibits 😅 I put 9k on my 2020 kona in a few months 🤦 😢

[@creepycritterkaden9338]

@jacobmccoll2663 shyoot haha my daily is a 2021 4 cylinder tacoma. The bronco is a new pickup of mine. Got it for a good deal and gonna hold onto it for camping trips unless someone wants to buy it for more than I bought it for +shipping. But yeah 145k miles is not a lot, and it shows. It's 10/10 beautiful all around. The exterior paint is 8/10 though.

[@creepycritterkaden9338]

@paulrivers7248 That would be an impressive lady!

[@Rosewater0609]

I’m glad you made a video on this topic. I think it’s important to support good breeders. I have a shitzu and bishon mix. He’s a great dog but I’m pretty sure he’s from a puppy mill. He has a bad under bite that I think is affecting his health because sometimes he chokes out of nowhere. I got appointment with a vet to check it out. Hopefully it’s nothing big. Has anyone had an experience like this with a dog that has a underbite?

[@hischildjo4693]

Great topic Nate. You bring up so many good points and it's clear that you want the training and relationship to succeed so starting out with a purpose bred dog is key. Imho, and to elaborate, it's also so important to take into consideration the environment the dog will be brought into as well, but I think you did touch on that briefly as in the example of hundreds/thousands of acreage. I think the environment, whatever the breed is brought into, really needs to support them as well. Big dogs need space, tiny dogs not as much. Imo, big dogs living in small apartments and small/tiny dogs left outdoors are not very good combinations. Thank you for using opportunities like this to help educate us! ❤

[@geoffalpert3678]

8:07 HI MINION

[@saveadog64]

Good breeders will breed to better the breed, and the only way they can really do that EFFECTIVELY is by having a personal use for that breed. That's how most ranchers and farmers become breeders to begin with. Any quality breeder worth their worth will always stand behind the dogs they breed as well, and they will work with and take back any dog that they sell. For anyone with dogs where they don't know what to do with their dog and are having behavioral issues or feel like they aren't doing enough with them: All dogs have a level of prey drive, utilize it and teach that dog how to do scentwork. Even just as a small game it will help exercise that dog in a way walks and runs will never touch. I like this video.

[@bh1264]

I LOVE that you have 'SABER' memorabilia up on the shelf behind you!💜We all miss 'SABER' as well!!💜 💜👍🏼💜👍🏼💜👍🏼💜

[@tinatu6821]

If you become a breeder and once I get my own farm I’d definitely get a puppy from you!

[@OEWNRKandFriends]

Exactly. Zeke was bred to a Working Pit Bulldog because the original plan was that one of his pups from that would be a Service Dog for a now former friend of mine. That all fell apart when said friend told us that she'd not even told her father she was getting another puppy to train to be her Service Dog. And now it turns out that that puppy (now an adult) has the wrong temperament for that job anyway. But he now makes an *excellent* hog hunting dog. Now I've got another litter on the way .. Zeke + AriYo with hopes that my keeper pup of this will be my 4th Service Dog someday .. and maybe one can be donated for free to a friend who needs a Service Dog .. and the rest to those who hunt hogs, or do Search-N-Rescue or other decent jobs. Always trying to br eed for purpose and better the breed .. as well as Preservation Breed.

[@ArcaneGinger]

Interesting stuff! Gotta love dogs!! ❤️

[@alb200866]

You ROCK!

[@carolyncarlson6410]

Integrity appreciated-

[@Miniman15]

Please man, id do anything to get a 30 minute Interview with you to talk about dog training man, former k9 handler, super big fan of you and how you trained AZ and Minon

[@nogames8982]

I would strongly suggest not becoming a dog breeder. Even especially a dog breeder on social media. You’re gonna get people that just want your dog because it’s your dog. You’re gonna get constant criticisms, etc. Let somebody else do the breeding and you can do training and have fun with the dogs.

[@BrikBeans]

I personally think epigenetics are more favorable to indicate outcomes of behavior than overall genetics. As in, looking at the lifestyle of the dog over the last 3 generations. As in, Has it been active in doing what it is "born" to do. I have worked with dogs alot and found if there parents were allowed to run wild and their grandparents, the idea they would be able to tap into their genetics takes a lot of extra patience. But if a random dog had parents who cobbled shoes than somehow, they birth a shoe cobbler.... type shit lmao puppy mill dogs will always be stunted. Make a Minion with crisper corrected DNA

[@Kaelipoli]

The only breeders I've been around were cockerspaniels and German shepherds. Open runs, no more than 5 doodoos done without clean up, straight teeth, and they need to have their whole assed set up to care for the dogs per each stage of life... Spaniel breeder literally had 7 studs, moms came in and had a whole assed human crib for birthing... 11 runs, Avery single dog was papered before it was old enough for a run... Pups had a separate place to learn potty etc. but she was breeding family dogs. The shepherds were very, very different

[@stevemiller9675]

Thank you Sir ‼️

[@nogames8982]

I think it’s important to try to find out what breed of dog you have if it’s not obvious and learn as much as you can about those breeds. Sometimes we expect things from a dog that just is not gonna happen because of their genetics and that’s OK. And by the way, I think minion is just wonderful. And I think you think that too. So I think you saying that you wish us genetics was better is not a. Slight to minion it’s just a fact that you wish she could be healthier. My second dog had hip dysplasia. Found out when she was three years old. I was devastated. Thankfully, she lived to be 16 years old, but she would not have thrived being a hunting dog, which is how she came to be. Two hunters went hunting one day and their dogs got together. She had all the instincts, but she didn’t have the physical, ability to run for miles on end in cold weather, etc.

[@willieallan953]

My son has a dog very similar to Minion, and my favourite thing about him is his super soft ears! He's as dumb as a post (not well trained)

[@lisavb5237]

Great video. Thank you.

[@glen6258]

Snow!!

[@Stigmochelys]

Great video. I would add, that you should be careful mixing different breeds of LGD. You can end up with a coat that doesn’t shed correctly or Matt’s easily. Then you have a lot more maintenance than most people (and dogs) will tolerate. Also, if you live urban or on very small acreage LGD may not be a good choice. They tend to be very barky, are prone to wander and jump fences, and may decide to guard your whole block. Neighbours will not be pleased having your dog on their property chasing cats etc. It is also very difficult to rehome a LGD that has never seen a farm of that has been poorly trained and is chasing livestock. They are lovely dogs, but they are much easier to purchase than they are to sell. Thanks for doing some research.

[@stewartlow2664]

This video make me think the pitter pater of “Tiny” feet is coming soon 🤞🏽

[@daemonember]

I have dogs i got from health tested parents. Both of them have problems. Neither of them should be bred. Both got the clip cause of that. I wanted to prevent any accidents.

[@ogk9com]

Its very important to understand genetics, two recessive genes make a dominant. I've been into Belgian Malinois for pushing 3 decades. Not many here in the U.S.focus on a genetic and the traditional dogs purpose. If your breeder is serious about genetics they'll offer a lifetime guarantee. Not just make promises because of testing results. Dogs that are used for tools must be able to do the work to add value because the consequences can be devastating

[@PastTheFuture-xb8so]

Kool stuff. Nate can you do the app thing that shows how you would look without a beard, I wonder if he’ll get to read this and if he would show us how he would look without a beard.

[@ferretyluv]

There’s pictures of him before he had a big beard.

[@PastTheFuture-xb8so]

Yeah there probably is.

[@melanieallen8980]

great advice!

[@S_S-WHYT]

Very good video! This video was only now suggested to me by KZbin. Just some context to the algorithm telling you that these videos don’t do well. Be very careful of the subtle ways that social media encourages content creators to change the content they’re putting out. If they aren’t even suggesting your videos to routine watchers until they’ve been up for days, how accurate can those viewership numbers be…?

[@seansingh4421]

Bucket Cat never forget 😢😢😢

[@OEWNRKandFriends]

I like to have pedigree papers so I can figure out the dogs' lineage. Health Testing is not common for the American Pit Bull Terrier, but, it is a working breed and often used to hunt wild hogs now that it's original purpose it was bred for is a Felony in the US. At least by helping capture these hogs, they help get the hogs' population in check annnnd feed their owners / communities! Both of my dogs are descendants of Colby's Pincher 24xW and The Gas House Dog 9xW aka McDonald's Grip 9xW (1870-1880s). AriYo's more recent ancestors were awesome hog hunters. Such as Southern Inferno's Mad Jack. I love knowing this stuff! My keeper-pup's name will be Isaac because if he's anything like his parents, I've a feeling he will also keep me laughing a lot. * No, none of my dogs are used for any illegal activities! *

[@What.Lies.Beneath..]

Hey Nate, I understand that the time to train Minion vs Az could and would be vastly different, not at all trying to throw shade. Though, I just wonder too if you learned a lot about training and honing your methods with your Minion, which then translated positively and more efficiently when training Az? Genuine question, just curious. Definitely thanks for being you!

[@Narrowayhomestead]

Oh there's definitely a point to that. No question lol. But seriously the low amount of time I've worked with Az is unbelievable for how well he behaves. I still work with Minion on things Az has nailed down better already 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@What.Lies.Beneath..]

@ understood! Thanks for answering! I’m working on honing my own training skills, but my beautiful bluetick coonhound has a mind of her own 🤪 So thanks again 🤜🤛

[@GulmoharStreet]

Long time no see cats!

[@Kaelipoli]

You will eventually need to look into a small digger like minz. Because AZ is big and all but...... Small breeds like minion are good for rooting out.... Problems..

[@StephanieFlynn-y3i]

But Minion is so cool!

[@MellonCollie82]

After I saw those cut chickens hatch, I decided to eat one less order of wings.

[@vernell2601]

Az is amazing

[@Tlebeau421]

Thxs Nate! When do you think you’ll get your next livestock guardian dog? Next Spring or earlier? Same breed as Azalin ?

[@ferretyluv]

I know of a good herding breeder. She mostly breeds for show. I don’t know if she has any working lines. Don’t know if you plan on raising sheep anytime soon.

[@edtipstricks9524]

Whats your input on rescuing a dogs from a shelter if you find a breed you want I got one from shelter and found one on my street both are great dogs

[@Croft-do5io]

My neighbor has a barn full of 8 month old puppies freezing in this snow. Never seen the inside of a home. No one wanted them. Even the rescues couldn't take them. Please dont breed more.

[@__________2002]

❤

[@darealmacpower5702]

💯

[@RonWieloch]

We got a pup 5 weeks ago. He's 11 weeks old now. Look forward to train him.. He will get 4 to 5 pound's..In 5 weeks he so far has been an amazing puppy. His name is Rocko..very loving boy. He is spoiled. Being in a smaller town. Dogs are allowed in most store's. That I love..✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@Rosewater0609]

He sounds awesome. What breed is he?

[@RonWieloch]

@Rosewater0609 Rocko is a Chihuahua Boston terrier...He looks like a mini Short hair Brown little while and Brendal. Don't like to see mix breeds like Nate. But fell in love when we met him..For a pup he's already so smart✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@uradyingrace2012]

Buy an akc yorkie from me, im close by. 2000$ hypoallergenic and very friendly and super smart dogs and mouse hunters

[@scheltschmelts3785]

Minions weird dna is a royal trait, without a true heir who will rule the kingdom after him? Will monuments be built in his honor and will he continue to rule over the lands forever in spirit? Or will a new era be born called the NLA? (United lands of Nate)

[@curtism-w6b]

Any breeder of medium-large sized dogs that don't have OFA hip x-rays on the dogs they breed = garbage. You're gambling with a dog that might end up completely crippled at 18mo-whenever.

[@jewelssylva3738]

🥽💜

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Some animals just r pretty, no brains. Ive had both, so i dont have the prettiest dogs now, but smart is so necessary for a good life

[@MissingTiramisu]

Zoey is a mod. Why are you setting this up this way?

[@Kaelipoli]

GET MINZ A WIFE. Problem solved....

[@kramnoslaw4474]

Nare why you looking for a human dog breeder. Guess thatd be ok ive never seen rottnewyorker or a chihuachinaman

[@smoothhoppie]

Where is your girlfriend jen at ?????

[@paulrivers7248]

Cooking!

[@ricksutton2902]

There's nothing wrong with minions Dna in genetics. You don't look all that healthy

[@Johannahunnie]

Minion is an entertaining, intelligent, loving little mutt! Pug genetics are pretty much trashed at this point. I really feel sorry about the little guys.

[@Lutefisk445]

A "friend" of my uncle adopted a dog and then dumped him on us (i live with my uncle and his wife) for "training" because the dog trashed his place. the idiot had left this dog in his house ALONE for 12 hours while he was at work. The dog was only 9 months at the time. He was a shelter dog, and this guy only had him for like 2 days. we were only supposed to have him for 2 weeks, but the moment I saw him I knew that he wasn't ever leaving. I'm the only one who's been training this dog, and it took a couple weeks for him to stop peeing on the floor, a MONTH for him to get out the junk he ate at the guy's house (fish take rocks had calcified in his stomach, causing him to both vomit pellets that smelled like death and diarrhea), and still every day I work on building up trust with him so he wants to impress me and be more trainable. Which brings me to the whole point of my comment: it has taken a lot of effort on my part to train this dog and make him a good family pet, and it's still a work in progress. This guy gave up after 2 days. Instead of going, "Hm, maybe I should just not have dogs" you know what he does? HE GETS A PUG PUPPY INSTEAD! Edit: Immediately after typing this, i forgot to mention that the dude who dumped his dog onto my family came over recently for the first time since he left the dog here, and this absolute j*ck*ass (censorship so my comment wont be deleted) left the backyard gate open twice, letting the dogs out. I locked the gate after the first time, so I assumed they were fine going out next time. The puppy managed to get all the way across the street before i noticed, and it was in the middle of the night. I'm 90% sure he only came back because he could hear me calling, yknow, because of the training we've done. Anyways, sorry for the rant. I just don't like pugs, but I hate this man more. I hope that pug puts him several thousand dollars in debt for vet bills.

[@Johannahunnie]

@Lutefisk445 I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. That guy is not a good friend to your family. I have some friends with pug puppies I will play with them, but never will own one.

[@Americanwarrior-j1m]

#1truth we don't traine the dog the dogs traine us ,they teach us what they prefer what to eat ,when they want to go out and when they don't want to go to the vet 😂

[@lifeninja987]

I didn’t really have anything to add although I do love the video! I’m just commenting and then sharing this video with a few friends to help give it more traction🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻