No baby Onions

[Almandine]

Sigh.

I have come to a really hard decision today. Onion is 15 months and I have been scouting for husbands for her for the past while. (Found some crackers too!) She is the only girl I have from my 2 litters and so I had great plans for her.

But this nagging feeling in the back of my mind can not be ignored... she doesn't breathe as easily as I would like and although I see puggies in the ring with far worse respiration, I just don't think it is right to breed from her. I feel just horrible. Isn't it typical that ALL her siblings breathe wonderfully and can run like racehorses without a wheeze?

When I started out with my foundation bitch, I was really careful and wanted to breed good quality, healthy pugs. I know breeders who would say I should find her a pet home so I can keep my numbers down and make room for another girlie, but clearly that is NOT going to happen. I could not part with her for anything. She will stay here always and be as loved as ever, but boy I would have loved a litter of baby Onions!

[Shellyj]

You are very responsible. I tip my hat to you. I think all breeders should take lessons from you :beatnik: .

Shelly

[Lemon]

Aw, Onion is such an adorable, beautiful little pug, and she sounds so sweet, to boot. She would've had lovely babies, which I'm sure made this an even harder decision. Kudos, Almandine. If only every breeder were as responsible as you.

[jwestoverpug]

That is a tough decision to have to make. It's always hard when plans need to be changed. Good job though!! You've had a feeling, and you're sticking with what you know is best for the breed.

Jesse