Stressful is not a strong enough word! The male was 6 years old and going blind. owner said once he went completely blind he was going to put him down. GTO had made the cross once before with good results. when asked if he could repeat any of his past breedings what would it be. He said this one. I understood that because it worked once before didn't mean it would work for me. But I said to myself... the wife is pissed at me and the male may be put down soon. now that I look back on it. Could have just been a case of self preservation lol.