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It's definitely possible, race horse breeders are doing similar things -- harvesting and freezing eggs from producing mares, or harvesting eggs and placing them into a surrogate so they can produce more get from a particular mare in a breeding season. I don't think the procedure has been broached in the dog world yet, there's just not as much money and interest in breeding dogs as performance horses -- yet.
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Very interesting topic man, and I will contribute my thoughts on Monday, but until then have a Happy New Year!
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Originally Posted by QCKLime
It's definitely possible, race horse breeders are doing similar things -- harvesting and freezing eggs from producing mares, or harvesting eggs and placing them into a surrogate so they can produce more get from a particular mare in a breeding season. I don't think the procedure has been broached in the dog world yet, there's just not as much money and interest in breeding dogs as performance horses -- yet.
I watched a special on animal planet or dirty jobs that showed the howu and why they do it in horse racing. It all came down to money and protecting there assets .
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My honest opinion on this is, while it is a viable option, that making key breedings to preserve your own blood is the way to go.
I could have frozen Poncho, but I didn't. I could freeze Silverback, but I won't.
Even though I respect the right of others to do what they want, my own desires lie in advancing and making NEW combinations ... not to just desperately keep breeding to the same good stud (or bitch) forever, as if I will never see another good dog or producer again.
Jack
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This topic is like abortion in a way.... LOL! Some will do it some will not... It is in the end its a personal decision. I myself have a male frozen on ice that I well sit on for probably the next 5 to 6 years honestly. For me it will be something I incorporate into my program down the road, which would merely be reinforcing certain genetics that are already present within the particular line, but only if I believe such a thing has become necessary for this particular line to continue to prosper.
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(a lot less controversial than abortion though) But similarities... LOL!