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Originally Posted by WalnutHill 
Anyway, I knew I would get a lot of flak from this post, but I just wanted some advice.... I have been sick to my stomach for the last 3 days over this whole thing (it had an effect in the ring this weekend, too - I couldn't focus at all). I have told the owner that the best/ only option in my opinion is an immediate spay.
More than anything, I hope someone else reads this and avoids a similar situation. I can't put in to words the torture this is causing me physically. I feel like a total failure and like I let the breed down... Maybe that's why I'm so sick over it...
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Oh you are not a failure, nor are you perfect! I think we can all attest to the fact we have all made mistakes when it comes to breeding and selling dogs. As well as buying them.
Most likely it was not something she planned, and she is the one to blame for not having the female spayed. She could of gotten pregnant by any dog.
I have learned to not trust anyone because people lie for what you would think is no reason to. It is just best to have everything out in the open, and in a very detailed contract. Let people know they will be charged extra for not having the dog fixed.
My contract says if they do not do it by 6 months they will have to pay me up to $950.00 if they do not have them fixed. The charge is a breeding fee. I figure if they don't have the dog fixed then they must want to breed it. And it gives them something to think about before they try to screw me, because I will enforce it.
It's to bad we have to be so un-trusting. And even giving limited registration they can go to the one of the other registries and register the dog and still breed them. Of course they aren't worth as much but so many don't care.
What did she say when you told her you wanted the pup spayed now? I forgot how old you said she was but you might also tell her that having puppies this young is dangerous.
You can only do so much and I think you have done that. But really, don't beat yourself up over this.
I would also tell her that if she decides to allow her to have the pups that she either cannot sell them (has to give away with small adoption fee) or she can sell them but she has to give you 80%. She should not be allowed to make any money off the litter. That is my opinion however..