 Was I wrong to say no?
Ok so here is the deal. I had a lady ask me to breed my Daisy with her male when a friend of mine told her she (Daisy) was in heat again. Now here is where I said no and why:
Her male is a BEAUTIFUL SHOW DOG, however he is 12 years old! I talked it over with my vet because I was very uncomfortable with his age. My vet told me my feelings were right on that you should not breed a small breed dog after 7 and your pushing it at 8 years of age.
When I told the lady no she got furious at me and told me all she wants is one healthy pup of his off spring out of the litter and she will pay to put the rest down!
I could not believe what I was hearing from her! I would not want to put a pups life in danger let alone my Daisy knowing the risk involved in her breeding with my Max, let alone anyone elses dog!
So what is y'alls take on the age in breeding? what age do you stop breeding your males, and why? My folks stopped breeding thier males after 7 years old. thanks for letting me talk it out here! |