Continued... Breeding dogs was also new to me and I did my
homework on our breed of choice and on what it really takes to breed. If you
are looking for information on breeding dogs there is a ton of information out
there. From your simple "how to" article to questions of ethics etc.
As I started to talk with breeders I soon realized the seriousness and
responsibility of breeding. It wasn't to be entered into lightly and it
certainly wasn't to be done without strong ethics in place. I found that Staffordshire
Bull Terrier Breeders in particular were very particular. They were committed
to the breed and bettering the future of the breed. I also begin to see that
many of the people involved in Staffies were very educated concerning the breed
and they weren't breeding without proper plans.
As our first Staffy matured we anticipated breeding here. We
purchased a male in hopes to one day breed them. However, because he was
younger and wasn't ready to breed when she was ready we used a stud from
another Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breeder. He boasted an excellent pedigree
and he was an outstanding model of the breed. Although he was on the larger end
of the spectrum our little girl was quite petite. They were the perfect match. I
soon realize the joy of breeding as our first litter arrived. I also realize
that you must plan for the worst and hope for the best. All in all it was a
great experience and we ended up with three great looking little puppies. Two
went to pet homes and proved to be faithful companions and excellent nanny
dogs. The third we co-owned and she started her own career in the show ring. To
be continued...
So Long for
Now,
Paul Dean
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