For the record....I never criticized anyone's advice. It was my suggestion that was criticized. (see post #13)
I also believe that people will read and make up their own minds as to what advice they wish to follow.
I believe Robbie has used one as well and there is at least one other breeder who uses one that I cannot remember the name of.
You can certainly search the threads to see what Irene has said which is basically that she considers her canine reproductive specialist an irreplaceable part of her team and her breeding program. She wouldn't be a breeder w/o one is what I believe she has inferred.
I respect that greatly and I respect those breeders who do not have one close by and have had to rely on a general vet that they trust.
I just know that when we are giving advice to first time, inexperienced breeders, it just makes sense to refer them to the best possible resources doesn't it?
