[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

If I was starting out, I would consult a specialist about the genetics for a good foundation.
As to AI, Pregnancy loss, reabsorption, infection, pyrometa prostate ect..I have not encounter these issues in 33 yrs.

You see, I am so old school...if it does not happen naturally, I figure there is a reason. I am not interested in breeding a male/female who needs AI. Most fertility problems are passed on to future stock. I do realize there are many good reasons to AI..but not for me..and I would only AI a tip top champion. If any stud will not breed, then he is a pet, not a stud dog and he is placed as a pet. Some may perfer AI to prevent STD's..but that has never been a problem for me.

If a bitch does not concieve with two breedings from two different males, then she is also a pet, not a brood bitch and placed as a pet. In all my years of breeding I have had only two bitches not become pregnant by the second breeding. They were lovely girls, but my world did not stop because they did not conceive

I have never had a bitch with pyrometra. They are bred for perhaps 3 or 4 breedings, then spayed. I have been so fortunate as to never having a bitch with any type infection.
I have had two with Eclampsia, but was able to prevent it in future litters for the mom.
As to performing c=sections..I think a specialist would be nice, but I would be more comfortable with my long time vet..I know him.

Sound stock is vital and need all tests possible. I am in no way anti-specialist. Thank you for posting what they do..and if I ever encountered these problems I would consider one.

Pat, you are a VERY smart lady.