Well I'm not Misty, Mardelin, or Pat but I can answer some of your questions. I first evaluate my pups at 8 weeks old. I have an experienced breeder/handler go over any pup I may be interested in keeping to show and breed. What you're looking for in coat is blue and gold silk. It should have a texture that is similar to human hair. If your female has not broken coat (gone from black to blue) by 12 monthes old it's doubtful that she will. Softs coats are not usually the right color because they can't reflect light properly because the texture is wrong. If your looking to breed or show you may want to think about having both dogs evaluated by a judge or experienced breeder/handler. You may find that your gal will have to be replaced if you want to breed for proper coat texture. Are her parent's the proper coat texture? Waht about her grandparents? Alot of times the texture will skip a generation and come from the grandparent. Study the lines of your dogs and the breed standard to make an informed decision. Good luck!
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