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I am currently getting into Keeshonds and am just getting out of Am Staffs and Cane Corsos for various reasons and am looking for a new breed. Any suggestions? I would like a breed that I can improve and that isn't too competitive. I prefer not to source breed. Thank you in advance can't wait to see your suggestions.

Damn, my suggestions is usually keeshonds, but you've got it covered. Norweigan Buhunds are a decent choice too. Another keeshond breeder and I are both over there - there's about 4 of us active and we're taking some group placements even.

And if you need any keeshond help, let me know or post on our community thread and we'll get it done

I vote for Bloodhounds or Otterhounds (because I have them and more people would be nice!) or if you want to join a rarer breed, how about any of the Hungarian breeds or Bergamasco?

If you go to the SD Chronicle - Breed Directory page - you can see which breeds might appreciate the help.

www.sdchronicle.com/breed-directory.html

I don't have ALL of the numbers filled in for ALL of the groups - but on the tables that aren't complete I did fill in the # of stud dogs. (Usually, if you see less than 10 stud dogs it means there aren't very many breeders/dogs.)

As a player looking for a new breed, I would be interested in knowing what information you might like to see added to the page? (What info would you find useful in deciding which breed to pursue?)

I can help you get set up in Kooikerhondje (only 2 active kennels) or Anatolians, if you want. Not very competitive but enough dogs available for majors, and dogs occasionally get group placements in both. Also enough diversity in available lines that inbreeding is not a problem.

Norfolk Terriers could use more people. I know of 3 other kennels besides myself.

I took a group placement with one of my boys the other night. The litters for me have been around 4-6 puppies, I am showing a 92 and have a few others sessioning up now. They seem to session fairly quickly. The folks I have chatted with are nice. Plus there is a color breeding project if you want, and the color dogs aren't too far behind!

And you have all of the colors but Grizzle cropped, if you wanted to make color GPs for your dogs.

Good luck in your search!