Thread: Why Breed?
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Old 03-10-2006, 10:53 PM   #26
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Thumbs up Don't breed if-

I think that while your intentions are well minded, I think you'd be breeding for the wrong reasons. If you want your kids to experience the miracle of birth,get a pet mouse or rodent. They find homes fast or become snake food. The life span on most mice are short and well lived.
A dog on the other hand has many years ahead of it to be concerned w/.
And remember that each time you breed your female you put her at risk or injury or worse yet, death-it's really gotta be worth it to you and those involved.
If you've decided to do it (nothing really wrong w/ that) then I would make an informed decision. Have her x-rayed (do ALL the x-rays you'd do on a larger breed of dog. Hips/Elbows/Patellas; have her eyes checked; have her heart checked &c.) If all these come back satisfactory, and she's for all foreseeable purposes should be able to carry and pass puppies, I'd find a knowledgeable breeder that is willing to work w/ you on a suited match for her. If you can't find one that is willing to work w/ you and you choose a male on your own, I think the most important thing at that point (assuming he passed all of his health checks like your female) then I would pick a male w/ a similar phenotype to your girl. (similar in physical structure)

If you do decide to breed her...we want photos!
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