Tell your friend that the health of her female and male are first and foremost. Make sure both have had physical exams, been bile acid tested (not that this will tell you if they are Shunt Carriers or not, but it will tell you if either dog has it). Make sure that hips and knees are x-rayed. And both have had cultures done on them to make sure there is no preexisting infection going on.....In other words cover all her basis, for the sake of the dam, stud and puppies. I don't know where your friend lives, but in California we have Lemon Laws. If you are irresponsible, you can be sued.
I don't believe in telling what people to do, well other than responsible breeding. In my opinion, telling people not to breed infringes on their rights. It's what Animal Rights Activists do, and if they had their way, we'd all be without our precious pets. But, that's another subject and I don't want to get off on that soap box.
So, that said, just tell her to be responsible. We hold the lives of our dogs in our hands, so I believe in being a good steward of their care.
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