While I don't think Scottie's attitude towards our responses has been nice, neither have most of the responses. You guys have to remember that name calling and telling someone how irresponsible they are is not a means of educating them. It's a wonder that she comes back. She is not getting much advice except for from a few people. If we want to stop irresponsible breeding we need to educate and it needs to be done in a mature manner. Otherwise you stir up emotions and the people no longer want to take advice from you.

ScottieMommy, I hope for your dog's sake that she is not pregnant. She is just a baby herself. Whether or not she is pregnant, once she is through this please spay her. If you want to go about breeding in a responsible manner you will need to become serious about showing and health testing. Responsible breeders spend countless hours researching pedigrees and traveling to dog shows. Thousands of dollars are spent on travel expenses, health testing, stud dog fees, vet bills, and many more costs that many people do not realize. In most cases, even if the puppies are sold for $1000 each, the breeder will lose a great deal of money. They always take back their puppies, even at 12 years old, for ANY reason. And, at the end of the day, they did it for the love of their breed. To preserve and improve a breed that they hold dear to their heart. If you want to breed and be responsible, this is what will be asked of you.

I encourage you to really do some research. Responsible breeders have years of research - both text and hands on - before they even consider breeding their first litter. Buy books on breeding, don't just read the internet. Anyone can post something on the internet and make it look official. Talk to breeders, especially Scottie breeders (or Poodle, Westie, whatever breed you are interested in). Go to dog shows. Really research. And if you still wish to breed, you will know how to go about it. You will be ready in case something goes wrong. After all, there are many problems that can arise before, during, and after whelp.

Re: vaccinating while pregnant - that is a very bad idea. Just like human doctors, there are good veterinarians and bad veterinarians. Remember someone had to have graduated at the bottom of the class...

I have some wonderful websites that I had bookmarked on my old computer but I do not have them on this new one, otherwise I would post them for you. I also have some books I could recommend, but it is late and I have a DOG SHOW () in the morning.

Also, I'd just like to point out really quick the RedyreRotties is a wonderful source of information. She is a very responsible breeder and her advice is wonderful. Please look over her initial post with an open mind.