@jkmcd673:
I live in Michigan and was thinking about studding out my dog JR. He is a show champ and is AKC registered as Linus Lionheart and I have never owned a pure breed and have no idea how to go about doing it? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Once again thank you.
I am not a breeder; would never consider being a breeder because of the hard work involved in producing quality pups, and because I'd have a hard time every parting with the pups, :rolleyes:, so I'm sure others here could advise you better.
That said, I would suggest as a first step you contact the person who bred your dog and ask questions regarding your dog's parentage and health history, as well as asking them to help you get your foot in the door IF they feel the dog is worth breeding.
Step two may be to search this forum for the threads on "responsible breeding vs backyard breeding" and "testing before breeding"
before you even continue considering breeding your dog.
Give thought as to why you want to breed your dog – because you think he's really cool? to make money? or to better the breed? The first two reasons are really valid reasons -- every cool dog shouldn't necessarily be bred, and quality breeding is certainly not a money-making proposition {a fact which many people are surprised to hear!}
Good luck!:)
