12-03-2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bjh Owning a male comes with a whole set of problems. You have to be prepared to put up with a lot of barking, whining and pacing when a female is in heat. You have to take all kinds of precautions to keep the male away from the female for at least 3 weeks when the female is in heat. Males that are used for breeding are more likely to mark in the house.
On the upside one advantage is you don't have to pay a stud service but when you consider the cost of the dog , food and vet care then you are not saving that much. Also, consider what your goal in breeding is. If you buy a young pup there is no guarantee he will even turn out to be breeding quality. Now if you are interested in showing, I think it is much easier to show a male than a female. You could get a older show quality male and hopefully later start your breeding program out on the right track, then it can be very rewarding. | Good advice. |
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