cf,

Growing up, my family did some horse breeding, and, as a little tike, that was about the coolest thing since sliced bread. I am envious of your situation for I now have little kids and look forward to the day when I can show them a little bit about the world through a like experience. When the time comes, I will probably do the whole Lab or GSR breeding thing over again for them, and for some friends that will be wanting a hunting/family companion by then.

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again as a private party after following the appropriate steps.

Good luck, let me know if you have any questions that I can act like I can answer...