thanks for your reply. i have a much better understanding now. just wasnt positive. as for my friend ive been telling her to get the girls spayed. if i didnt have my yorkies i would gladly let the male come her while the girls are in heat. all 3 dogs are very well behaved and she does care for them there not caged and they do get played with and they go for rides in the car.my only problem is the puppy production. i feel there are way too many pitbulls in snimal shelters and thats how ive been trying to convince her to stop breeding and just adopt another pup. i really didnt mean to make her out like a horrible person but i do agree maybe her seeing what happens to all of these puppies she will take my advise. thanks agian redvett. you are so informative and helpfull. i love when you reply