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Originally Posted by YorkieMom55  Dena,
I look at conforming to breed standards before anything else. I also go back at least 3 gen in the line and talk to those breeders about past litters, specifically about litter size, birth weights, mortality rates, temperment histories...my mentor has taught me that...In considering a male & female I also look at those traits that should be reinforced and those which should not.
Finally, and this is a quote from a book by Chris Walkowicz & Bonnie Wilcox DVM "Successful Dog Breeding" which I believe can not be said any clearer:
A Firm Foundation-Soundness
A dog cannot function well in any arena-work, show or pet- without being physically and mentally healthy. Soundness is the ultimate prerequisite for a breeding animal. Any dog that is not totally sound should not be bred. There are not buts.
I hope this helped with your question.
Jeanie |
I think the quote that:
soundness is the ultimate prerequisite for a breeding animal_
Says it all!!!!
Glad you posted that!
My Dad raised horses all my life- when he said that's a sound horse- I knew it was a great animal- coming for him! I only heard him say it a very few times!