I just wanted to update this thread. I am beyond pleased with my breeder, Hidden Treasure Siberians. I have had Ruger for about half a year now and it could not have been a better decision. There was advice given in this thread previously indicating I should avoid this breeder, but since there was no explanation for her reasoning, I did not listen and went with my breeder in full confidence. This ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ruger is the best dog I have ever had and has the best temperament out of any dog I have owned or met. I think it is important to find a breeder that will interview you just as much, if not more, than you will interview them. I also think it is a must to have the sire/dam OFA/CERF tested before breeding the two together. I will post some pictures of him below.

Ah and he's a handsome "brute"; I like the way his goggles (as a puppy) have stayed in his markings as an adult. You've definitely got yourself on great dog there.

I like the look in the picture of him in the chair "Look, dad, this is mine! Go get your own!"

Very elegant pooch you have there.

My caption for the 2nd pic? "You may enter, the king will hear your plea..."

Beautiful dog, and I'm so happy that you were able to get your first choice puppy! It's so important to get the right one for your home, and I would hate to hear that you settled for one of the other ones if the breeder wouldn't let you roll your deposit over to the next litter. That would've been unfortunate. But it looks like it all worked out fine, and you have a very handsome dog!

Awww, Ruger is growing up beautifully!!!! So nice to see updates! Don't stay away so long im so glad everything has worked out for you.

That is one good lookin dog! Glad to see everything worked out for you AND him!

Thanks for all of the kind words! He is a joy and sitting at my feet as I work for the day. I am actually Mom! I will do my best to not be a stranger around here. You guys all have such cute pups too!

amymeme wrote:

Very elegant pooch you have there.

My caption for the 2nd pic?  "You may enter, the king will hear your plea..."

I call that his throne...so that caption is very fitting.

wow, Alex, Ruger has turned out wonderfully, he is just a handsome guy. I am glad everything has worked out.

amozo wrote:

amymeme wrote:

Very elegant pooch you have there.

My caption for the 2nd pic?  "You may enter, the king will hear your plea..."

I call that his throne...so that caption is very fitting.

We call this the throne