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Originally Posted by Mardelin  If you're looking to breed there is much more than the desired color to take into consideration.....Please do a search on other threads....much to learn on breeding and the responsibilities it entails. |
Thank you Mardelin.....I do understand the responsibility in regards to breeding. Not only to not pass on undersireable traits of the breed, but also to start with a healthy dam and sire, understand the $$$ and risks involved and be willing to take those risks, possible c-sections, the care of the bitch and pups before, during and after they are born etc...etc.... I am a horse breeder as well and have cameras in my barns monitering them day and night from my house and on the internet while I am at work. I am willing and do take time off of work to care for the animals when they are foaling/whelping and am prepared beyond belief. I would never breed an animal (horse or dog) that had genetic health issues, this is why I had my dogs entirely looked over and tested for liver disease...had their knees and hips examined and xray'd, discussed with the breeder any previous c-sections performed on the dam and granddam. I might however breed a dog that has a lesser quality of a coat than desired. I know that some proffesionals/judges/breeders out there will disagree with this. I am not breeding "show" quality dogs.....but I will breed high quality "pet" animals. If I get a show quality pup from one of my litters than that is icing on the cake. I however am not experienced enough to be the judge of that. I do know however that neither one of my dogs carries a gene or represents a physical/health defect that would compromise the dogs quality of life or longevity. This is the reason for my question about the hair coat. If this is the only thing I have to worry about my dogs passing on, then I feel like I am ahead of the game
