Well, I think I am insane...

[mojo]

I originally bought Bella appx. 4 yrs ago with thoughts of breeding, but nothing for sure and I have put a ton of time into researching and making that decision.
About 2 years ago I bought my male Sachi for the stud, I was not able to find a stud around here.
Well, ends up his breeder was awful and although I love him more than anything, I did not want to pass off his "flaws" to any pups, so I had him neutered.
This past summer, I planned to breed Bella and literally about a month before her heat when I was going to breed, she became deathly ill. Long story short, she has addisons disease and I cannot breed her.
So now I have contacted a show breeder with gorgeous dogs and am seriously considering getting a 3rd dog - I am basically starting over and plan to possibly get into showing and will then plan breeding within 2 years.
I am freaked because I will then have 3 dogs!!! 2 females, 1 male.
It sounds like sooo much work to have 3?? I know a lot of you have 3 + and would like your input.
Becoming a breeder has been my dream and I was truly devastated when Bella became ill (although I am so grateful she is healthy now).
Any (non-judmental) thoughts/advise???

[yorkiekist]

Sorry for all your past disappointments. It is so discouraging at times. But, now it looks like you have found a mentor and a breeder of show dogs. Hopefully this breeder is reputable and the dogs are healthy. I wish you the best of luck in your showing/breeding ventures.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Well it sounds like you are proceeding with caution into breeding!

We have three dogs. (but I don't now, nor will I ever breed...so there is no work in that department) Honestly, going from 1 dog to 2 dogs was the biggest change as far as "work load". Going from 2-3 hasn't created more work, and has greatly increased the number of doggie kisses!

Good luck!

[WidsMom]

(Said in a NY accent per DH) Three is nuthin' honeyyy! LOL..Seriously, it's not a whole lot more work unless you get a little one with a ton of attitude. Then it's like dealing with 20...LOL.

I bought a little boy Chi a while back that was gorgeous! From show lines and so so pretty. WHAT A BEAST! He completely disrupted the household with all his dominance posturing and guarding of food, beds and toys. Pretty soon I was keeping him seperate to prevent my most shy rescue from being intimidated. After about a month, and the only change was not for the better, I decided to rehome him. He's now absolutely enthralled with being the only dog in a household...he's king...and he's very well behaved with that status.

I have four now, and they are extremely compatable. Everyone eats on schedule and potty-s on schedule. They all play well together and I can leave them all together in their playroom with no altercations.

It really is no more work, provided your 'pack' is in harmony.

Just my thoughts...

Joy

[hha]

Well, I have 6 dogs..4 inside and 2 outside..the only harder thing for me adding them, is that I have them pee pad trained, so, that means cleaning up 2 piles of poop more with each dog(sometimes more), other than that, no harder having 1 or 10

[Ladymom]

I am so glad you never bred either one of them!

So many people don't realize that it can take years for those genetic "flaws" you mentioned to show up. My Lady was nearly five before her genetic "time bombs" started going off.

That's why no one should breed a pet quality puppy who parents have not been health tested (knees, hips, eyes, thyroid, & liver) from an unknown line.

I'm so glad you are doing it the right way!