Re: [PyrNet-L] Breeding

["Doug Hustins" <profitmanage@mgenerations.net>]

Couldn't agree more with what you are saying about being prepared to keep
the entire litter as well as being prepared to spend large amounts of money
if something goes wrong.  By breeding, you are obligated to not only treat a
puppy if a serious health problem occurs but keep in mind that placing
puppies may become difficult if a littermate develops a health problem that
the puppies may also develop or carry.  ( A fact you are morally obligated
to divulge to potential puppy buyers).

Do yourself a big favour and talk to some long time breeders and try to find
one that you can develop a rapport with and most importantly someone you can
TRUST to tell you about the warts along with the attributes.  There is no
substitute I have ever found for sitting at a table with someone like this
and really listening to what they have to say.  In years and years of
breeding, they have no doubt made many of the errors we will make.  One
thing I have found is that even though you may have had Pyrs for years and
even been breeding for a number of them that it can be a very humbling
experience to discover just how much you don't know.

I will say, that done responsibly and with your bitch, her puppies, and the
breed in general's best interests at heart, breeding can be a wonderful
experience.

Take Care,
Doug Hustins
Acroyar Great Pyrenees


----- Original Message -----
From: Kerry Kern Woods <woodskk@eburg.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: June 28, 1999 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: [PyrNet-L] Breeding


> A few things that are always good to think about before breeding
> are -  and other people please add your suggestions.
>
>
> Has your female had her hips x-rayed and rated.  Does your dog
> have the correct conformation.  Does your dog have the correct
> temperament.  Will you be able to keep all the pups if you do
> have the litter and they don't sell.  Do you have a chunk of cash set
> aside to cover
> emergency vet care if it is needed.  Is your female at least two
> years old.  Do you know the genetic faults that lurk in your dog's
> background.  Have you talked to your breeder to find out what
> lines cross well with your bloodlines and which bloodlines to
> avoid.  Do you have people seriously interested in puppies
> from your female.  Are you able to take back pups/dogs from
> this breeding if the buyer can not keep them.  Have you found
> other pyr owners and breeders in your area and seriously had
> them evaluate your dog's conformation and temperament.
> Have you read books about the breed.  Why do you want to
> breed?
>
> Kerry
> Eburg, WA
>
>
> Kerry Kern Woods <woodskk@eburg.com>
> Ellensburg, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: maryellen <maryellen@imag.net>
> To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
> Date: Monday, June 28, 1999 10:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [PyrNet-L] Breeding
>
>
> >thanks for the info  kerry it is  really  great  i noticed that u are
> from
> >washington  which is close  to  where i am  situated.
> >
> >my other question was  how do i find  a boy to breed my  girl to
> that is
> >in my  area.  other  than looking on the net.?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >At 08:41 AM 6/28/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >>Hi Maryellen,
> >>Below are some very good sites to visit about breeding.
> >>Kerry
> >>Eburg, WA
> >>
> >>
> >>>http://nbb.emory.edu/saint/Breeders_Forum.html
> >>>
> >>>http://www.dog-play.com/ethics.html
> >>>
> >>>www.iupui.edu/~ihls400/responsible_breeder.html
> >>>
> >>>This one is particulary good.
> >>>www.fix.net/~dogmag/sheltie/want-to-breed-article.html
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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