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Originally Posted by BlumoonYorkies We reputable established show breeders have worked hard to have healthy lines not just Champions! So protecting them is my number one concern and making sure each and every puppy that leaves here is already spayed/nuetered.
Gigi, that is one thing I have not done in the past, but feel compeled to start. What age do you spay/ neuter? I have a beautiful male going to a pet home. He will be neutered before leaving but he is an older male. Many people who do not show do not understand the time and financial commitment the show breeders go through to establish a healthy line. Finding that one special show puppy in the litter is the icing.
I have no problem selling to a newcomer. But, again, they must be close by so I can attend shows with them, teach them how to wrap coats, etc. I would rather neuter my dogs and place in a loving pet home than take a chance they or their get end up in a puppy mill.
Julie
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Julie,
I was very unsure of early spay/nueter as alot are. I worked very close with my vet and now I cannot even think about allowing a pet to leave not already altered! I have heard of many people getting one from a reputable show breeder not spaying/nuetering them per the contract and taking and registering them in other registries just to breed and have them registered with a registry as some people believe those other registries are as reputable as the AKC tries to be with DNA testing and inhome inspections. Now I am not saying they don't have room for improvement as they do but they do try more than other's, and are the best one out there. Most puppy mills have left AKC because of the newer giuidelines. But Julie give it a try with your males first as mine do not even get a stitch they are glued down there. The surgery is less invasive. And once you feel comfy with the males getting altered it will be time to try it with your females. I have a friend who started this way. She was apprehensive in the begining as well. And now she is more at ease with it. You are never truly comfy but you do learn to trust your vet in doing the procedure. And ALL pet buyers love that I am taking the risk and not them and are thrilled to get it behind them and just have to worry about the loving on them part! There is also an early spay/nuetering thread going on uo here as well.