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Originally Posted by *Nikki*
All I am saying is that purposely breeding pets is only adding to the problem of overpopulation, not helping it.
Yes there are starving children in Africa and so on but that has nothing to do with this conversation. That is apples to oranges.
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I'm with Nikki. Unless you're a breeder who is trying to improve whatever breed you have, there is absolutly no reason for you to let your pet have babies. Not one of the common reason given by the masses for wanting their dog to have puppies is valid.
Your dog does not care about experiencing "the miracle of birth."
If you want your kid to experience the miracle of birth, take him to a petting zoo at birthing time.
If you're doing it for money, stop. Now. And don't ever get a pet again until you've stowed that plan. (real breeders almost never make any money on their puppies)
If you want a puppy, go get one that's already born. There's no reason to have your own, especially since it exposes your dog(s) to greater health risks, both from the actual birth, and from cancer. Hard for the dog to get testicular cancer if he doesn't have them.