The reason people should educate themselves before breeding: Shelby's story.

[tempura tantrum]

Fantastic posts both of you!

More than anything people need to know that the REALITY of having puppies is a LOT more work and worry than it is FUN.

The idea of having a litter of puppies is so romantic, until you're faced with a situation like a dam trying to eat one of the pups, or a litter that just isn't thriving. And what people need to know is these occurences are FAR from rarities!

Kudos to both of you for sharing!