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Originally Posted by YorkieRini Don't feel as though you need to have someone local. I have several mentors that help me over the phone. One helped me whelp my first litter while on the phone. I talk to them every week at least. Don't limit yourself. There are lots of breeders out there but you need to decide what kind of breeder you want to be. Make those phone calls interview your mentor to be. Once you find one or more that have the ethics you are looking for ask if they would mind being your mentor. You'll realize when you have the same ethics when it comes to breeding, you pretty much have an instant friendship too. I owe all my knowledge and success in my breeding program to my wonderful mentors, none of which live near me.
Best wishes!
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Do you ever mentor anyone long distance? I had one all lined up but she is the one that didn't call me for my "pick of her litter". Of course, it will be awhile before i even have any babies. silk might come in this summer. She was in heat in October. She either was not bred or didn't take. i didn't even ask. I know the lady said she was in during october and that she would proably have a couple more litters. Other than that, my baby puppy will be a LONGGGGg time coming in her second time. She is not quite four months old so i know I have plenty of time yet to study. I also know that when the time comes I will forget everything I have learned.