I am really new to this forum and its given me a lot to think about from food to bringing up a dog. Thankyou.  I have just read from a guest that she has bred her gsd without knowing what to do.  I have a male westie and my inlaws have a bitch and we thought about breeding but by reading into it there is so much more to it than cute pups at the end including losing your beloved pet.  I have decided I will never breed from him and keep him away from the bitch when shes in season.  I thought everyhting would be rosy, puppies mum and dad everyone saying oh we will have one now I am saying find a good breeder who knows what they are doing and recommend where I got him.  At the end of the day there are so many dogs looking for homes and my next project ( once I've worked on hubby) is to rescue where the dogs are desperate for a home and lots of love.

Bless you Bailey - how refreshing!!

Bailey - thank you, thank you, thank you.

So many people post about breeding without knowing anything about it, and I've always preached please learn first - I was beginning to doubt my advice!

Enjoy your dogs - and your projects

Best regards
Margot

three cheers for bailey..the world needs more good thoughtful dog owners like you!!
Archer

Well done Bailey!! Good on yer........ it's so nice to know that all the posts about breeding aren't a waste of time.

liberty (fellow non-breeder)

Do you know that your post has made all our efforts on here feel worthwhile. :-D

Well done to you for making a wise and informed decision.

I wish there were more people like you out there.

Jayne