i have to say that i think that Dean is correct with what he is saying.i feel that the person was given some good advice,but if people are not going to listen to what you say than what else can you do but help them than.some times no matter what you do, what precautions you take ,dogs do what dogs do!!! make little dogs!!! now there are things that should be looked at.Now if the dogs did bred and all the pups were healthy and went to good homes and stayed there until thier time on this world was over... that is the perfect case,but since we do not live in a perfect world things like this don't always happen.maybe we as caretakers of these animals should be more helpful with people in there questions.How? if we live in the area maybe we can meet them and look at there dog if they like,to see if the dog meets the "STANDARD" set forth by the AKC/BHCA if not tell them the dogs faults what to look for in a Stud/Brood Bitch to help get a better quality of puppy.Take them under our wing and educate tell them the pro's and cons.Pro's cute little puppies...Con's the chance that some pups will be deformed and HAVE to be culled,losing your bitch during the delivery of the pups,if that happens all the sleep you lose feeding pups every 2 hours or so by hand for about 3 weeks straight etc.,etc.In closing i would like to say that i feel honored to be a part of this Breed and have a lot of respect for the people involved in all aspect of it.Rescue and Fosters...i hold you in the highest esteem because you deal with dogs that for some reason or another people give up or have them taken away from them,and it's up to you to try to make them feel wanted again.I also would like to say that i feel good when someone says i'm a good breeder,well that is very far from the truth...i personally have never bred any dogs at all,i have been around a whole lot of litters be it from my parents dogs or my Aunt and Uncle's dogs or some of my cousin's breedings.i do not at this time in my life have the time to breed dogs, life is to busy,but from people like Dean,John Meahl,Jeff Pettit,Fred Atwater,Les Crelin,and my Father, Joe Milko,and a lot of reading and listening and helping.i have gained a lot of knowledge,and i'm still learning and hope i never stop.i do think that if and when i breed some dogs that i'll just post the pictures and keep them all here for myself
if anyone wants my help ask i've helped others b/4 and i'll help in the future.