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Originally Posted by 2kevin  i have a new male puppy.. all my other dogs have been fixed and have been show quality rotties. i don't show won't show.. don't care to show.. don't breed don't plan to breed.. but new puppy has not been fixed and if is won't be for a couple years so.. should i send his papers in? will i be sorry if i don't i if i decide i need a puppy.. and could use him for stud? or should i just not worry about it and when i need a puppy just go buy one again.. ? anyone been through this .. regrets .. ? thanks for the help.. Kevin |
I have to wonder what kind of breeder sold you a "show puppy" and you do not plan to show?
Most want their best pups to go to show homes. Also a good breeder may have sold his "show quality" puppy to home that will not show, but would have made sure they sold it on a spay/neuter contract.
A good breeder would not be allowing you to think of studding out a dog, with out getting titles on the dog, as well as having the hips, elbows, eyes and heart certified....is this in your contract?
I would get the "papers"...in case you want to do some fun things with your dog, like obedience trails, herding, carting, tracking, agility, Rally Obedience,etc. There are many things you can do with your dog besides "show" him.
Read some of the stickies on the Breeding forum...lot of good information there.
Gina