[gemy]

The other point is if previous litters have not all been sold on a spay and neuter contract, then she must notify the owners of any breeding dog what has occurred.

All this pedigree research is very important, and that is why we almost always say work with a mentor. And may I say, look for a very experienced mentor, and one that is a true expert in her breed. They are rare, not too many left, and are pretty selective with whom they mentor.

It makes it a whole lot simpler, to get to the know that mentors lines and the health issues of them. And they might even have a database that they can let your borrow, as you begin your own breeding.