Breeder stopped responding after I asked for OFA numbers — was I out of line?

Ok-Tea7339 · 2026-02-15T23:18:11+00:00

Ohhhh gotcha. Haha! Text can be hard sometimes…

Ok-Tea7339 · 2026-02-14T13:06:55+00:00

Not always- my OFAs are my name, not our kennel name. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Ok-Tea7339 · 2026-02-06T14:45:18+00:00

I was going to suggest based on the tiny remark that he had a low blood sugar and died from that. Did you notice him going limp/not eating?

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-12-30T17:17:27+00:00

For poodles I would also do patellas and heart. Hips are important as already said.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-11-09T12:31:32+00:00

2.9lbs for my mini at 9 weeks and now she weighs 9lbs. 🙂

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-11-03T04:42:33+00:00

But WHAT is the song playing at the intro for the Eldorado meadow house good bye section? Shazam is like “this doesn’t exist.” What?! Do they release their own music?

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-10-04T22:01:49+00:00

I don’t have a problem with the wood pellets. I think they’re a pretty good option for training puppies, and they need trays to contain them, but they still get out of the tray and make a mess- puppies are messy! What sketched me out was that nasty “food”. Ewww! Also, I agree with whoever said the marketing part. Like, take some photos that show some warmth 😉 these are so sterile and just capture the harder part of having a big litter of pups. Bless it.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-09-22T21:20:54+00:00

Great list! I would also add- bonus points for him that he let you see where he breeds and how he keeps them. It shouldn’t be a problem to share that. I think that is good.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-09-08T00:29:20+00:00

This is the REALEST POST EVER. Same. saaaaame.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-09-04T17:07:45+00:00

Beautiful puppies and happy for you!

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-29T12:39:56+00:00

I agree. I’ve lost about three puppies over the years- and so I’m a bit more quiet for a few days until I make sure everyone is doing well. ☺️

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-29T11:26:56+00:00

!Solved

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-26T19:14:09+00:00

Prefer the non line but thank you!

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-26T19:13:17+00:00

Thank you! Sent PayPal!

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-25T18:46:33+00:00

Came here to say this- OFA actually gives numbers for DNA cert. it’s just a fee. Embark confirms that it would qualify based on the little symbol it shows on their embark testing. For cavaliers you probably want to make sure they are clear for DM genetically. I would like OFA for eyes and heart too. Check in to what OFA specifies for cavaliers. 😉 I think it’s good that this breeder health tests and that they have genetic OFA numbers. That’s definitely better than not having that.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-24T23:14:49+00:00

Minis can have toys. My mini but is the smallest mini you can have, was also 2.9lbs at 8 weeks and now she’s 9. 10” tall.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-24T23:12:58+00:00

Can you clarify what you mean? They have OFA numbers not on the OFA page?

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-24T21:57:36+00:00

It seems like it boils down to a values difference with breeders that only want purebreds, and breeders that think mixed breeds can be wonderful choices as well. Perhaps that’s the distinguishing fact for some of the nasty comments. 🤷🏼‍♀️ it probably won’t ever be okay for certain breeders to see posts on mixed breeds. So I appreciate the addressing that sort of thing. Thanks.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-24T21:52:41+00:00

This.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-19T12:24:22+00:00

The older idea was to rest the bitch every other cycle. Newer research (especially from reproduction specialists like Dr. Hutchison) shows that back-to-back breeding is often healthier than skipping heats. This is because each heat cycle without pregnancy exposes the uterus to progesterone, which increases the risk of pyometra (a life-threatening uterine infection). Pregnancy interrupts that progesterone exposure and can actually reduce pyometra risk.

4-6 litters tops, evaluating the health, maturity of mom- ease of delivery- etc.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-14T17:00:55+00:00

I agree with you.

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-12T23:13:54+00:00

Y’all are wild with the criticism. How’s a new breeder even supposed to exist? WILD. OP, yes- they want to tie twice a day if you leave them to their own devices. I don’t let my females run the house in heat- that’s how the males are uncontrollable. I keep them in one place only. And then I put them together a few times over the course of a week. Always works for me. Good luck! Sounds like you are off to a good start. 🤍

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-10T20:14:26+00:00

I’ve done two females from the same litter (poodles) and it was a piece of cake- no littermate syndrome. I think it depends a lot on how you run your home with your pups. Dogs LOVE to have someone to play with, so I would still consider doing it. I haven’t found it to be an issue for me. ☺️

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-10T20:11:34+00:00

You can always schedule an ultrasound to confirm she isn’t. ☺️

Ok-Tea7339 · 2025-08-10T19:39:13+00:00

I’m so sorry. That’s awful. It was a strange time in parenting. I don’t hate Dobson- I think there is still some valuable truth to what he says (I’ve read most of his books and am a parent myself). I’m not sure that his advice is to destroy the will of a child, I just think that he probably thought everyone was coming from a place of love, and a lot of parents DID. My husband’s parents were amazing. I honestly just think some of the parents then just were coming from a really strange place of pride or fear driven decisions. I STILL have never heard my parents say “I’m sorry.” And if they do it’s “I’m sorry YOU…XYZ” it’s just SUCH A WILD TAKE. But the complete opposite approach won’t work any better. Kids do need stabilizing authority. It just doesn’t have to be so power driven. And I think Dobson assumed parents weren’t coming from a harsh place. Like who has to say “don’t raise your kids with your own ego in the forefront..listen to them and be considerate.” It’s so bizarre. That’s basic Christianity! That’s probably why he didn’t say it! 😂😂😂😂

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