Reputable breeders spend hours and hours raising a litter. They spend years before that making sure that their dogs are healthy, genetically and physically, because the puppies will inherit genetically everything that the parents are historically ie you need to know what is behind your dogs because some health issues are carried recessively. Also, does your breed have known problems ie hip dysplasie, PRA, etc? Anything like that should be tested for before breeding.It is a source of great joy and pride when the litter turns out well and the birthing went easily. However, it is also can be a horrendous event when things go wrong - and they can. Puppies die in utero turning the entire litter toxic (just happened this week to a friend of mine), puppies are born with unknown internal problems and you work and work to keep them alive and they die at 4-7 days of age (happened to an acquaintance 2 weeks ago) and the list goes on and on. It pays to be prepared with knowledge of the good and the bad that your breed is known for having.Good luck in making your decision.
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