You'd think after writing a tome like I did, I could not have left anything out but I did! And it took me so long to read what I wrote, I could not edit it!
So.... where I said "Then when you have decided, and had at least 2 experts agree that she is breed standard and breeding quality, you can start your search for the complimentary male." I should have also included "and completed all of her pre-mating testing and a vet evaluation" between those 2 steps!
This is so important for your girl and future puppies. You will get a host of blood work to include testing her liver (bile acid test), STDs, anemia, brucellosis, bleeding/clotting disorders, any deficiencies, xray of joints so she can get OFA certified, heart & eyes checked for more certification (CERF) and a CHIC number -- which certifies she has been certified (really!)
Momma continues with lots of checkups all along. Xrays of puppies, maybe even an ultrasound. Then after, you may need to bring her in for a shot and check up by your vet. The more checking she has the better chance of catching one of those "hard to spot until it is late" problems.
Sorry for being so verbose -- it is a curse!
