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Hi there i just joined. I was trying to get the starter dogs but i’m not able to switch between sexes. I’m not sure what i’m doing wrong. Someone from a Discord i’m in is having the same issue.

Welcome!

The truth is that you are probably better off checking the "for sale" lists than getting starters.

Unless it is a breed that has become "extinct" or nearly so, there will be much better dogs to get started with in the sales.

What breed/breeds are you interested in?

Australian Shepherds and Standard Poodles

Hi Everyone:

I just joined and i am trying to figure out a couple of things.

I would like to use starter dogs, I know dumb idea, and go mostly into obedience for now until I can get some good results with my bottom dwelling little darlins

1.) Do I need to start them off with high quality food? (original adults)
2.) Once I have my first litter or two, should I go find me a good stud and outcross the starter pups and then be able to use their offsprings to breed back to the 2nd gen starters?
3.) What can I do with the excess I dont want anymore and if I have to put them into the retirement couch am i still needing to feed them.
4.) Since Obedience doesn't require perfect specimens, is it possible to be able to win the titles once the pups are old enough?
5.) The 5 sessions I have now as a basic..is that for each dog or just for the whole pile.

Thanks