Canine Breeding and Development

We know what it takes for dogs to optimally perform and it begins with breeding and development. We use a five phase approach to our breeding and development program.

Phase I: Our breeding program selects only the finest dogs from the top sporting and detection dog blood lines.

Phase II: We use sound theriogenology practices to enhance and promote optimal environments for breeding and development. This includes optimal care, nutrition, and preparation of the bitch as it is vital to successful development of the fetus and rearing of the puppies.

Phase III: Once our puppies are on the ground we immediately begin training and testing them to identify characteristics and abilities. Training and conditioning is also done in the early stages to develop motor skills and problem solving abilities. In addition, they receive the best veterinary care and nutrition available from one of the premier veterinary colleges in the country.

Phase IV: From week 12 to the first year our dogs are placed in facilities where they are cared for and worked with 24/7. In this phase they are further conditioned, trained, socialized, and continuously evaluated for strengths and weaknesses.

Phase V: After one year in Phase IV the dogs undergo a battery of physical fitness, psychological, veterinary, and other test to determine if they are eligible to enter the CDRI detection dog program. Once the dogs are accepted into the program they are re-evaluated for certain characteristics and placed in specific programs to be developed for the specific needs of our clients.