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Originally Posted by HillbillyBelle  IMO, your boy is still a bit too young and immature to be used for breeding. There are a number of factors to be considered..First, you can RUIN a stud for life by allowing him to be injured or traumatized during an attempt that it difficult. Is the female experienced enough to help him hit the target? Is she rough? Will BOTH dogs let you hold them for the tie and all during the time they are tied? If she jerks him around, he could be hurt and frightened. I guess you get the idea that I would not use a stud that young unless there were some really urgent situation. Then, AI might be the best bet.
I personally, don't know what the rush is (although I know there could be some reason that you don't feel you want to reveal) so I cannot say that you absolutely should not use him..But only a really experienced breeder should be supervising the process. This is just MHO and others might disagree with me.. |
Ok, there seems to be some miscommunication here. Let me make this clear -
I AM NOT IN A RUSH!!! I was simply asking for some feedback. The female in question is old enough, as verified by her vet. The owners, who are close personal friends of mine, have actually made 2 attempts to mate her before, but were unsuccessful. The male that was used was a bit aggressive and the female resisted him. Our dogs have become familiar with each other, and she is already comfortable with him, thus, we believe that
when MY puppy is
MATURE ENOUGH, he would be a good candidate.
And, YES, we fully intend for it to take place with the vet present!