Recent content by Steve Mikkelson

We won't agree Lone Roster. I appreciate your response and perspective. Maybe this is the wrong place for this type of discussion. If there is no support of my methods, I will no longer discuss them, and this will be my last post regarding breeding philosophy. I'll just clarify a couple...

I do know the importance of the planning, devotion and commitment required to get what I'm after. I have a goal, and if I can't find the right breeder, I won't embark on the journey. Below is a little proof with my AKC National Champion. He won this event at two years old in 2006 after...

Lone Roster, If my response prior or below offends you, I'm sorry. I know of no other way than to express my true intentions and beliefs. I'm not a bleeding heart liberal, which may become apparent or already was apparent. They don't have to meet the exact standard, but must improve the goal...

Thanks for your support mustistuff. I certainly plan to learn much more, and never stop learning until I decide I don't want a lab anymore. I am sure my time with hounds will provide one hell-ov alot more knowledge to fast track this process than an eager and willing buyer calling up a breeder...

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Attentively, I'm reading every response, and have made a handful of phone calls to the leads that have been presented. Thank you and please keep them coming as it has been very helpful. I now have a good understanding of the titles and the associated trials, the health clearance language, and...

I am starting to prepare myself for purchasing a black lab puppy more specifically researching, and could use any advice anyone is willing to share. Feel free to PM me or reply to this post. I live in West Michigan. Here’s how I’m looking to use the lab (in order of importance): 1. Shed...