bubbatd said:
Want to have a litter and spend 8 hours a day taking care of pups for 8 to 12 weeks ??? Go to the HS or a rescue and foster a preggie Mom for them.
Excellent idea.
Also, think about what will happen if you have any problem dogs, how many you may end up having to keep, how much work, how much pity you have on them, and how it would break your heart day after day when you look at them!Think of how much money it costs, mutt or no mutt, from the pregnancy to the well checks, shots, vet emergencys~AND if you have any problem puppies.Think about how attached you get to them and dont want to part with them. Think about the smell, and puppie sstink! Think about the bleachin floors 5 times a day, the puppy or two that may die the first day or two, getting up every few minutes to check on them cuz you heard a squeal all night long, the newspaper stand you have to rob because buying 40 a day is breaking you, the bleaching your shoes, feeding the mother, making sure they are not dehydrated, barking and crying all day and night, the problems that may arise in delivery, the delivery starting at 1am and lasting till 7am, the mom screaming out in pain, I could go on and on. Fact is, if shes got it in the back of her mind, she is gonna do it. All we can do is say "I told you so" aftre it is all over and she understands better.
I know the op says she is not no way, but there is just a certain tone there, in between the lines, I can see it.
Either way, I strongly suggest NO from experience.
And genuinely wish you the best of luck on your decision.
I tried!