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Should I breed

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Question
I have a 7 month old BT named Chloe.  Some of our friends want us to breed her so they can get a puppy.  I just am not sure if thats what I want.  I look at her as if she is one of my own kids and I think she is way to young.  Is this a thing people go through or just me for which I should not breed.
 Chloe is all brindle and white.  So if I ever do breed my friends want all brindle pups.  If I can not find an all brindle male what are the chances most of the pups will look like Chloe  

Answer
Dear April,

I congradulate you for thinking first of your "child". Friends see your bundle of joy and want one too, but there are sooooo many out there for sale. Friends tend to think they can get a bargain price from you. Personaly, I think if someone is going to pay a higher price for one they will surely want one and not just be wanting a cuddle toy that they will lose interest in later.
It is best NOT to breed her until she is 2 years old and mature. If you choose to never breed her, a spay will help prevent cancer in later years. There is a 50/50 chance for brindle pups, even if you do find an all brindle male because the sable is in the gene pool.
Lisa