| I have to reply to this question in hopes that it will be read by rott breeders who are also considering breeding their oversized bitches.
1) Would it be responsible to breed this bitch again to another good size male?
No. Oversize is a disqualifying, hereditary fault and should not be bred or reproduced. A hereditary, disqualifying fault should never be compromised in a breeding program -- no ifs, ands, or buts in this area. This is how a lot of breeders destroyed an otherwise solid breeding program. No dog is so outstanding that he can be forgiven a single disqualifying fault. What would be compromised next -- a spooky or aggressive temperament?
The breed doesn't need that. If one checks the AKC statistics on registration for the breed, hundreds (if not thousands) of dogs are being whelped and registered, and one should be meticulous with their breeding stock.
The qualities that the breeder loves in that dog are also present in a lot of other dogs that have the correct size for the breed.
2) Will her puppies become carriers for oversized puppies and inturn produce oversized, out of standard offspring?
Chances are, the puppies WILL carry the oversize gene and may pass it on to their offspring. The disappointment that was experienced by the breeder will be experienced a hundredfold by the other breeders who will acquire that line.
3) Should she in addition to all her puppies be fixed?
Yes. To prevent that hereditary, disqualifying fault from multiplying, they should all be fixed.
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