P.S. Did your vet recommend the needed tests as Mary mentioned before breeding and then when the pups get older? He should, but many vets are not breed specific and just do not know what is needed or know the standard for each breed. I know about this since I was a vet tech and worked for a vet. My boss (vet) did not know about any other breeds, except Dobermans, since that was the breed he loved and was interested in. Yes, a vet will say they will be there for you and are. They are there to give care to their clients, not to tell you whether you should breed or not. Actually it is in their interest for you to breed - they make more money when you come back to see them with your litter and then sometimes get new clients from the new owners of the pups you sell to. |