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Breeding opportunities and

co-ownership

Partner with The Bobtail Bernard Co. to shape a stronger, kinder breed. Below are four high-impact ways you can get involved. Each pathway enriches both your kennel and the Bobtail Bernard gene pool while giving the dogs—and their future families—every chance to thrive.
Breed Club Leadership
dog sports
Serve on the Bobtail Bernard Breed Club Board of Directors
Train and title Bobtail Bernards in AKC Companion Events
  • Direct the Standard – help refine coat, size, and temperament guidelines as the foundation stock stabilizes.
  • Network with Top Programs – collaborate with fellow breeders, judges, and canine enthusiasts.
  • Shape Ethical Policy – vote on health-testing, placement, and rescue protocols.
  • Early Access – preview upcoming litters and stud dogs before information is public.
  • Build Your Reputation – leadership roles strengthen your kennel’s credibility with owners and other registries.
  • Prove Temperament – public ring success showcases focus, resilience, and biddability.
  • Objective Feedback – structured scoring highlights areas to improve in your breeding plan.
  • Market Advantage – titled parents and offspring command higher demand (and often higher fees).
  • Bonding & Enrichment – shared training deepens dog–handler trust and burns mental energy in a positive way.
therapy dog certification
Service-Dog Puppy Raising
& Co-Op Litters
Share a Bobtail Bernard’s calming presence in schools, hospitals, and courts
Partner with accredited programs to whelp or foster future mobility or PTSD dogs
  • Community Goodwill – your kennel name becomes synonymous with compassion and healing.
  • Real-World Temperament Proof – therapy visits validate a dog’s steadiness with children, wheelchairs, and medical equipment.
  • Broader Buyer Pool – certified therapy bloodlines attract families seeking emotional-support prospects.
  • Tax-Deductible Visits – mileage to therapy sites may qualify as charitable expenses (consult your accountant).
  • Guaranteed Working Homes – first-pick pups go straight into advanced training, reinforcing purpose-bred goals.
  • Priority Stud Access – approved raisers receive discounted or first-choice breedings from our top males.
  • Legacy Impact – every placed service dog changes a life and elevates the Bobtail Bernard name worldwide.
© Copyright 2025 Brandi Schlater
Contacts
(657) 377-6995
lighthousek9s@gmail.com
Po Box 29-2345 Phelan CA 92329 US
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