| Re: Breeding Before 2 yrs of age
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Originally Posted by kclinch  ...
The country of origin feels that it is ok to breed 18 month old dogs, so why do we, here in the US, seem so horrified at that.
.... | You are wrong. That is far from Germany's only criteria. Germany (thru the ADRK) also requires that both parents have a ZtP and at least one of them has at least a SchH1. If you are going to follow Germany's guidelines, then follow ALL of them, not just the ones that suit you. What the hell is your rush? Tail or no tail, if your dogs are good reps for the breed, they can both still be titled in conformation. Why aren't you also proving them worthy of being bred with a few working titles? I don't understand this sudden rush by some here in the US to try to breed using Germany's 18 month rule on the hips and elbows without following ALL their rules. You are a loooong ways from really doing the right thing here.
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