I don't see how staying in touch with the breeder would help?

We haven't with Jillian's breeder. Theres nothing for her to tell us that we don't already know as we spoke about the dogs she bred and their history before purchasing J.

She knows J was diagnosed with epilepsy and spayed, she was of course very disappointed, she'd retired her show dogs and bitches which is how I got J [pol] on an unlimited contract to show and possibly breed.


J didn't get epilepsy from her mom or dad, fortunatly. But we pretty much already knew that since: talking about the dalmatians her breeder bred before purchasing her.



You just want more cute little bosties floating around the house, then fostering is a wonderful, responsible decision But I'd also support your decision to breed as long as you were ready financially and emotionally.