I know why you want a litter, for experience. I once did too. When Ebby was young I decided I definitely wanted to breed from her once, not to make money and I certainly had the time (weeks and weeks 24 hours a day) to devote to it. I even went as far as booking her in for the eye tests etc. Then I researched until there was possibly no more research to do and I decided I could not go through with it. What I wanted was my Ebony to live on in another pup, and another so I never lost her. To me she is the most beautiful special soul dog I could ever wish for, but she does have a few issues, and if I'm being honest it wouldn't of been fair to her, potential pups or potential owners. (her issues are not her fault but I'm guessing she does have a natural nervous tendancy). I didnt want her put out for the X-rays and wasn't prepared not to do them. What if something went wrong and I lost her or a pup? To me I felt like it would be my fault and I just couldn't bare the thought of it. Then would I want to let the pups go? Could I find really special homes for them and take them back at any time in their life? I also saw the huge amount of ex breeding bitches up for rehoming and felt dreadful.
As much as I may now miss out on a wonderful experience, I haven't risked Ebony over it. Also I know I am not adding to the potential numbers of dogs without loving homes. I have realised there will never be another Ebony, she is one in a million and I will enjoy her for what she is. I will leave the breeding up to the professionals, and if I can possibly in the future will recuse instead of breed. Please listen to some of the advice, I'd hate you to make the wrong decision.
