It goes without saying that you will be sure that all of the appropriate testing will be done on the sire and Ruby, so start by researching the pedigrees of both your little bitch and the prospective sires. Look not only at the sire and bitch, but at the get of the prospective sires - study the pics of the get. If at all possible get your hands on pups of the sire. I would hesitate to use an unproven sire unless he has a pedigree that you can determine if this line reproduces itself. That is a very rare trait but very important if you are trying to improve on Ruby's strengths and downplay any faults she may have.
Stand back and take a good hard critical look at Ruby, evaluate her like a show judge would. You need to seek out a sire that will "in theory" improve falts that Ruby may have.
Do all of your research, studying, etc., but in the end God takes over and you "get what you get.
Good luck!!
Last edited by chattiesmom; 11-06-2011 at 09:15 AM.
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