Originally Posted by BabyNicole

If you are not an experienced breeder, I would not recommend breeding at all. Reputable breeders breed to better the breed, not just have babies b/c their male is ready for some action. That's why we have so many "purebreds" that look nothing like what they are supposed to. Just b/c a dog has papers, doesn't mean he looks like the breed. When breeding you have to think about the genetics behind the breed, dna testing, liver shunt testing, STDs, etc. Breeding isn't about putting two dogs together. You need a mentor to help you with delivery and such. Mommas and babies can die from unexperienced breeders.

And the least of the problems, once a male mates, he will be marking all over the house.

Please, no offense, leave the breeding to the professionals.