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Originally Posted by whispersmom2 I have seen 6 pound females who should not be bred. Why? because they have 2-3 pounds of fat on a 3-4 pound size frame. A good mentor can judge very well, whether or not your bitch should be bred.
How level is the topline? How wide is her pelvis? And we all know about the knees, hips, heart, head and skull, bite,, etc.
I know this will thread will be another one of those that we will have to agree to disagree on and the discussions by experienced, long-time breeders, novices and pet owners who never bred will go on. Because one person uses a RS and most of us do not, will not change. My vet can handle every problem or situation I have with breeding and I will continue to use them. I guess it depends on how much confidence you have in your vet and your vet has in you to make the right choices before breeding your pet or breed-quality bitch..JMHO |
Very well said! I am not an incredibly experienced breeder, IMO, when compared to some of you veterans here, therefor, I try not to act like my knowledge is complete. I am glad the newbies (myself included) are blessed with some with years and years of
experience to help us as we go.