Ravenswood - Breeders of Champions

Over our many years of breeding pure bred dogs, our philosophy has not changed.
For each breed there is an AKC Standard prewritten which states what the correct
dog should look like and the features it should have. We breed to achieve this
standard as closely as possible.

We will not breed any dog before it is two years old and has successfully passed all
health checks. We will not breed any bitch more than twice. They are loving pets
not breeding machines.

We feel that if a dog closely meets this standard, they can perform well in any
venue.

Our stud dogs are carefully selected to match with the appropriate bitch we are
contemplating breeding. Genetics and health issues are very carefully screened. As
example, we will not breed either a dog or a bitch that has a "C" rating by Optigen
for PRA.

At least equally important is the temperament of both dogs. If there is any history of
less than stellar temperament, we will not use that animal.

We breed for AKC standards ( or other official registering organization). We
understand that all pups will not meet this precise standard and know that they can
fulfill a full life of happiness as a companion animal. These pups are raised in the
same manner as we raise our show quality pups.

Marta is at home all day with the pups. They are raised with socialization from the
moment they are born into her hands. She puts them on a schedule when they are
big enough to leave mother. This consists of 1- wake up - potty, 2- have breakfast -
potty, 3-have play time - potty, 4 - nap time - potty, 5-lunch -potty, 6- play time -
potty, 7- nap time - potty, 8- dinner - potty. 9- play time - potty and 10- Bedtime.

It's a lot of work, but every puppy is worth all the effort. Just try puppy breath and
you will know why.