Broods and Studs

Puppies are not neutered or spayed until they go back to Guiding Eyes. This is because GEB evaluates the dogs and keep the best of the best to carry on their lines and raise future generations of Guide Dogs.

After their IFT they undergo further evaluation, including an extensive medical exam, to determine if they are a suitable candidate for the breeding program. This can be a complicated process where not just the dog is looked at, but their siblings' progress and health is considered as well. If it turns out that they are not a suitable candidate, then they continue on to Guide Dog training.

Meet the Monroe Region dogs that have that special combination of personality, genes, temperament, and training to have gone on to become part of the Breeding Colony at the GEB Canine Development Center. See more of our Broods and Studs on the Retirement and Memoriam pages.

	*Kyrie* - female Black and Tan German Shepherd Dog - Born: 25 April 2006 Raised by: Mary and Jen of Livonia (5th dog raised) Status: Puppy Program IFT: 28 August 2007 First Litter: 24 Feb 2008 Graduation: Brood Foster: TBD
	*Odell* - female Black Lab - Born: 2 August 2004 Raised by: Sharlene of Livonia (4th dog raised) IFT: 21 February 2006 First litter: 16 November 2006 Graduation: Brood Foster: Anne and Roxanne of Caramel, NY
	*Heidi* - female Golden Retriever - Born: 3 September 2003 Raised by: Donna and Dennis of Rochester (6th dog raised) IFT: 19 January 2005 Status: Brood First Litter: 17 June 2005 Foster: Cindy and family of Brewster, New York

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