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Originally Posted by sl123  |
A good check up is great for you, as a pet owner. But it takes more than a vet check to determine if the male is really one that should be bred. For starters, you need a detailed health history on EVERY puppy thrown in his lineage for at least 12 generations back. You need to know if there were ever any instances of liver shunt, hydrocephalus, Leggs Perth, Luxating Patellas to name just a few of the things that can be passed on during breeding. Even if your dog doesn't have any of the above, he can still pass on the genes that cause the diseases. Why does that matter to you? Because as a stud owner, you could be held responsible for vet costs of any ill pups he throws.
Did you also know that dogs can get sexually transmitted diseases? There is a particular type that can cause the bitch to miscarry the pups. That would certainly put a dent in to a friendship/business deal.
And finally, you've already complained about the problems you've had with your dog marking. That is something that will only increase if you choose to breed him.
In the end, you are going to do what you want. But don't expect responsible breeders to rush to use your little stud just because you think he's cute. If they have any ethics, his questionable lineage and lack of show prestige makes him a poor choice for a stud.