In this episode of The Breeders Brew, Sara and Isobel tackle real questions from online whelping groups, separating sound advice from questionable practices and adding their own expert insights! Topics Discussed:

✅ How old is too old for a first litter? – The science, ethics, and real-life experiences behind deciding the best age for a female dog’s first breeding.
✅ Whelping setups gone wrong! – A breeder’s dilemma: managing two French Bulldog litters of different ages with only one incubator. Is it safe to mix litters? 🏥
✅ The emotional rollercoaster of breeding – Sara shares a deeply personal experience of a devastating frozen semen breeding that pushed her to the brink. 💔
✅ Breeding lessons and resilience – What we learn from every litter, the highs, the lows, and the sleep deprivation that comes with raising puppies.

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