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Incubus22

I stand behind my initial advise.  Don't breed! 

The point I am trying to make, is that if you are still seeking questions and need re-assurance from the anonymous people of this board, then there is a good possibility that you are not ready to take on the task.  Get as much knowledge about the breed.  Study the lines, train a dog or two, talk to anybody and everybody, and learn a thing or two before throwing a male and female together. 

Usually after a person has gained all of this knowledge, they change their mind and realize that there really isn't a huge need for them to breed.  The biggest gain out of them learning, is the fact that they realize that the two dogs they initially intended on breeding aren't very good and do little to better the breed.

You see, you asked for opinions and some people gave them.  I gave you an opinion and you didn't like it.  Why?  I have an idea.  I think you are that person that is new to the breed.  I think that you want some serious answers to what YOU should do and look forward to.  I think YOU are seeking the wisdom of many that took the time to learn.  I have never said that newbies shouldn'r breed down the road.  I have only stated that they should know  a little bit more if they need to ask questions on here.

Take it for what it is worth.  Do you really think we need more thoughtless breedings in the world?

Don - it still makes sense to ask for information.  For many who pose these questions or whom are interested in these answers they maybe considering breeding - not now....but down the line.  I imagine it will be two years before I even consider anything...but at the same time...how long does it really take to prepare for a breeding?  Agonizing over the stud, agnoizing over the bitch, considering health screening, training, health screening, working, DNA tests, showing, health screening - it really all kind of builds up...and it takes a while.  Starting to learn and get advice early on never hurt anyone :)  especially if you dont want to screw it up in the interum.

~Cate

re thaughtless breedings...don this is why we need this kind of thread. some people have got breed worthy dogs and want to start breeding. they need to make an informed decision.

we all started someplace and as this is a popular forum. it is usfull to have advice from peps who know thair stuf. and as i have found out all the reserch that i did didnt prepare me for that first litter i have gained knowlege as the years have passed and find this site can be very helpful.

we should pass our wisdom on.

helping others is just as rewarding as helping ourselves

I agree.  That is why I wrote the last two sentences in the second to last paragraph.

TOP TIP

never overlook the what if's look at the worst case senario x the cost by 2 ,and wipe your diary clear fof the next 10+ weeks have plenty of coffee on standby ,

always have milk substitutes on standby and a good vet.

never cut costs (it will cost you more in the long run)

takeaway menu's are a must.

invest time, love and money.

most of all get newspapers LOTS !!!!!

First : My mentor told me "If you breed then you rescue"  I in return will always take back one of my pupps reguardless if it needs to be rehome, treatment or put down (in some cases)

Second : She told me buy the best that you can buy! if that is not much then save!!!! and in that time that you are saving shop around and learn.

Third: Over come titles - look past them and see the dog as a whole! Temperament, Health,  Structure, Drives. ( not to say they are not important but see the dog as the whole package not one part) Dogs make the pedigee not the other way around.

This is something I learn recently ALWAYS see the dog work ( too many dogs are being imported with slapped on titles)