Tom
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At the risk of again attracting the wrath of one or two forum members who believe we're "professional puppy makers" ...
Chris and I were the 'guardian home' for a thoroughbred cockapoo via a breeder's program. We agreed to take appropriate care of Gabby, a wonderful female cockapoo, and to allow her to be bred. This was an almost 5-year process, with Gabby having three litters, following a 'false pregnancy', and we were given the option of returning Gabby to the breeder or giving her a permanent home. This was a no-brainer.
Gabby's third litter was comprised of five boys and (last out) one girl named Zoey - named by our grandkids, who named all pups in all 3 litters. The breeder was begging us to be a guardian home for Zoey, but we did not want to repeat the experience; We really didn't like what the process did to Gabby. The breeder, wanting to continue Gabby's line, came back and asked if we'd do just one litter, and we agreed.
Yesterday, I took Zoey to the breeder's home for her first session. It didn't work, so the breeder switched to "Tucker", a male cockapoo who bred with Gabby for two of her litters (not the one containing Zoey). Just like with Gabby, it was "wham!" - love at first sight. Today was the second session between Zoey and Tucker.
Several folks with whom I had appointments were told "I'll be late because I have an appointment at the whore house". The reactions were quite amusing, and I had to explain the details.
Chris and I were the 'guardian home' for a thoroughbred cockapoo via a breeder's program. We agreed to take appropriate care of Gabby, a wonderful female cockapoo, and to allow her to be bred. This was an almost 5-year process, with Gabby having three litters, following a 'false pregnancy', and we were given the option of returning Gabby to the breeder or giving her a permanent home. This was a no-brainer.
Gabby's third litter was comprised of five boys and (last out) one girl named Zoey - named by our grandkids, who named all pups in all 3 litters. The breeder was begging us to be a guardian home for Zoey, but we did not want to repeat the experience; We really didn't like what the process did to Gabby. The breeder, wanting to continue Gabby's line, came back and asked if we'd do just one litter, and we agreed.
Yesterday, I took Zoey to the breeder's home for her first session. It didn't work, so the breeder switched to "Tucker", a male cockapoo who bred with Gabby for two of her litters (not the one containing Zoey). Just like with Gabby, it was "wham!" - love at first sight. Today was the second session between Zoey and Tucker.
Several folks with whom I had appointments were told "I'll be late because I have an appointment at the whore house". The reactions were quite amusing, and I had to explain the details.