It's okay Chachi, you didn't sound rude to me. Breeders can be very sensitive about their breeding practices. I bred a 9 lb. redleg to a 4 lb. black and tan to see if I could isolate a particular color gene. Neither dog would be considered an excellent example of the breed standard but that's the chance that I took to try to get what I wanted. I got a beautiful bitch that I will use to unite two reputable lines and start my own line. I know breeders that would not agree with my decision to breed the redleg but they are rare and she's very valuable to me. The pups were sold to good homes at a good price and everyone turned out happy, so no problem. Down the road I do risk the birth of a large pup but having owned a 12 lber. once, I know that they are beyond compare. My teapot was my walking companion and I miss him still. The market pushes for smaller dogs, it puts all small bitches at risk. In the end you have to make the best decision for your situation.
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