The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog
Chapter One
Before You Breed
Breeding dogs is a serious business and should not be undertaken
without a great deal of thought and purpose in mind. It is a combination of art and
science, of common sense and intelligence, to which must be added a modicum of
luck and a tremendous amount of intestinal fortitude.
Breeders have a grave responsibility to the lives they create-living, loving
creatures of bone, blood and muscle, that might never have been born had not a
breeder taken it into his hands to mate a certain dog to a certain bitch. Granted, if
all goes well, it can be a stimulating, rewarding experience, but the many failures
along the way can be devastating and heart-breaking.
How many times have I heard myself say, "I'll never breed another dog!"
But, somehow, with the irrepressible optimism of a dedicated breeder, I begin to
think how lovely a litter might be from that new champion bitch if bred to that
beautiful young male. I manage to pick up the broken pieces and begin again.
Each breeding is more exciting than the last, and the projected pedigree of the
anticipated litter promises exceptional quality.
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