Melanie~ You have the other option that I described then.... if there is not a reproductive specialist near you and you cannot move your breeding program to be close to one, you have found a vet that is good, maybe even great with breeding programs.
This is the next best thing. I know you agree that the very best care is vital in any yorkie breeding program. No one can really argue that point honestly.
Irene~
I loved this thread and thank you for starting it. I learned a lot. Sometimes people like to disagree just to disagree despite the obvious illogic of it. There is no stopping it.
You are my kind of breeder. Everything you have ever posted has been well reasoned and had sound rationales behind it. I still want to see the study on early s/n....haha...but
we respect each other even when we disagree and that is what is important on a forum like this.
A
reproductive specialist helps in ALL aspects of a breeding program from Assessing Dogs for potential breeders, Breeding Management, Management of Pregnancy and Whelping, Infertility in the Bitch, Assessment of Male dog fertility, Prostate Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment, Ovulation timing, C-sections, Pharmaceuticals used in Canine Theriogenology, etc., etc.
They train the general practiioners in the areas of canine reproduction. Why wouldn't you want to use one if you are breeding yorkies, especially?
As far as criticizing my opinions because I am not a breeder, I can only say that
I have never claimed to be an expert, but I am entitled to my opinions.
The word canine theriogenologist was never used on this forum until I used it. Many breeders did not even know what it was.
If because of my bringing the existence of these specialists to their attention it saves the life of even one momma or one pup then I have done good!
Don't you agree?
