I have a futon in the dog room and that 's where I sleep when whelping time gets near or someone isn't well. Roxie won't even push if I 'm not there for her to lean against. I guess that's only fair. I used to sit in the floor but last time I borrowed my daughter's bean bag. It worked quite well for my old back! It's very hard to obtain quality breeding stock, there's someone around every corner waiting to cheat you. The show breeders are cautious and most want their gals shown before they are bred. I can't say that I blame them but it is difficult to get started. Do you have a show breeder near you? Have you checked out the shows and talked to exhibitors? That may be a good place to look for your brood bitch.
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