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Your "5 years" is someone's opinion. I have the same state of mind I've had for a LOT of years. Learning more and more. Asking more and more. Training more and more. Showing more and more. Titling more and more. I have no problems asking questions here. I ask the same questions to people in person about their breedings that I consider friends. I'm far from an expert. I've never bred a litter. This could be another learning experience for me here, and I always leave that door open. If both parents have elbow issues, and there are no working titles, I would like to be educated on why this breeding took place. Really, my mind is open here. I realize some dogs have done very well in the show ring, and congratulations to them all, but I have a lot more questions when it comes to breeding. That will always be part of my "evolution", no matter who the person is.

Originally Posted by poohbearsmom

Congratulations on this breeding! Nice pedigree. Best of luck for a healthy pregnancy, and babies on the radar in 30 days!

Skip, are you familiar with the "Evolution of a Dog Hobbyist"?

The first 5 years, a dog hobbyist doesn't know squat.

The second 5 years, a dog hobbyist has learned enough to be dangerous, and thinks he knows it all.

The third 5 years, a dog hobbyist realizes he doesn't know squat, and mends any fences he can.

The fourth 5 years, a dog hobbyist understands that there is more to learn than he can ever know, yet he maintains a humble, respectful and open mind... He also realizes that there are folks out there that have forgotten more than he will EVER know, and that applies to all of us!

And that, my friend in dogs, is the evolution of a dog hobbyist. Which 5 years are you in?