I would just like to add to this that "frame", height and length, and how proportional those are is VERY important on a breeding female. My understanding is that you do not want long and narrow as the birth canal may not accomodate the puppies well.
So, if you considering breeding a female, please have a reproductive specialist check the female's frame to see if it is appropriate for breeding and, if you are buying a dog that you are considering breeding make sure it is not longer than it is tall. |