tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post670296460140336079..comments2023-11-20T00:01:14.642-05:00Comments on YesBiscuit!: Ill Conceived Pet Legislation - More, More, MoreYesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-22105570258502503502009-04-01T08:48:00.000-04:002009-04-01T08:48:00.000-04:00This is why breeding decisions should be made by r...This is why breeding decisions should be made by responsible, experienced breeders with input from her Vet and her mentor(s) tailored specifically to the individual dog and circumstances. Responsible breeding is not a "one law fits all" endeavor.YesBiscuit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-90839821111198849462009-03-31T23:32:00.000-04:002009-03-31T23:32:00.000-04:00That's right - many repro specialists recommen...That's right - many repro specialists recommend breeding a bitch on successive heat cycles for 2 or even 3 cycles. It's always a case-by-case decision of course, but if there are no complications and the breeder has done an excellent job of caring for the bitch there is no reason she can't be bred again on her next heat. It reduces the risk of pyometra among other things. The bitchBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378199204420558607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-62136301966683422782009-03-31T22:22:00.000-04:002009-03-31T22:22:00.000-04:00According to some of the breeders I know, it's saf...According to some of the breeders I know, it's safer to breed a bitch every heat for a couple of years, then neuter her. All kinds of complications can arise by not doing this, apparently.<BR/><BR/>I get where they're coming from but I don't think the pigeons in the legislature see where it's going.Caveathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712858257904194590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-6064069458340686822009-03-31T11:33:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:33:00.000-04:00Hmm... the HSUS sounded an awful lot like a LOLdog...Hmm... the HSUS sounded an awful lot like a LOLdog in that first paragraph...<BR/><BR/>I'd call that an improvement!Julienoreply@blogger.com