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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  I do think many spouses support the spouse's interest but how many of them would continue with the breeding program if the spouse died? In the Biewer world I have seen 2 or 3 husbands in the showring and I have seen some come along to help with the dogs but seldom have I seen them determine which dogs are going to bred together and why. |
Unfortunate. But, like I said most of my breeder/exhibitor's spouses are very involved, learning every aspect of the process. My husband and I sit down pour over pedigrees, study our females and males, discuss what we want to improve on. Would my husband continue on should something happen to me, probably not. He doesn't like the exhibiting part, so without that he doesn't feel breeding should continue. I'm in agreement, should I stop exhibiting, I stop breeding. It takes two and if a spouse isn't in full support it doesn't make for a happy homelife.