To this I would also add that, part of the satisfaction of being a breeder is when YOUR ideas prove worthy ...

Ultimately, no one here can predict how your dog will produce (even if he's a good dog). Therefore,

  • Ask yourself, honestly, if you really know what a good dog is;
  • Ask yourself, honestly, if you've really evaluated your dog's abilities;
  • Ask yourself, honestly, if your dog is way above average in at least 2 major categories (Gameness, Stamina, Durability, Athleticism, Intelligence, Mouth, Finish)

If the answer to all 3 of these questions is an HONEST "YES" ... then breed with confidence, make your own breeding decisions, and let the results prove your judgment, one way or another.

If the answer to any of these questions is, "I don't know," then get that/those question/s answered, and breed away if all answer/s come/s back YES.

If the answer to the last question ultimately becomes NO, and the dog proves unworthy, then keep enjoying him as a pet, but use another dog to breed to.

Jack