| KimInMD | 09-30-2013 03:23 AM | Welcome to YT. I'm so glad you're asking so many good questions. It shows what a caring and concerned mama you are to your boy. There is another issue here too. Often times after a boy has been allowed to breed, his temperament changes, and not for better. Un-neutered boys want to run more, they can hump more, and they can become markers in your house. Mind you, I am saying they can. Not all will, but many do. Also, if a sold pup ends up with a genetic defect, you can be held 50% responsible by the new puppy owner. Even though your dog may be healthy, gene pool problems crop up. It costs thousands of dollars to correct things like liver shunts or bad knees. You have no idea what genetic issues lie in this woman's female (even though she may be a healthy, cute little dog). You could end up paying big time for her problems. All dogs carry dominant genes and recessive genes. If you get two dogs together with the same recessive genes, you've got problems. All of the above is a big gamble you have to be willing to take on. I would be doing lots of reading before you decide to take on the challenge. In the long run, buying yourself another puppy may be a better, cheeper choice. Best wishes to you as you make these big decisions. I'm glad you're here. |