I wanted to make my first post about my one regret I have with Ivie Huskies thus far and a decision I made. In 2016, I purchased my husky Noire. I had a lofty goal and breeding her and essentially "making" a show dog for lack of better words. Looking back on that idea now, I know it would have been a challenging goal to partake in, however, I was determined. Fast forward four months later and the pressure of altering Noire was put on the table. The vet was scaring me into fixing her. My boyfriend at the time wanted me to fix her. I genuinely felt as if I did not have any agency over the situation. Looking back on it, I could have said no but gave into the pressure.
I do not know if I would have actually breed her if I was able to at this point. However, I regret everyday not having the opportunity to make that decision for myself. Noire is the smartest dog I've owned. She is sweet, loyal, compassionate, caring, with beautiful rear angulation, and a nice front. There could have been a chance to bring her with my program forever, and she will always be a part of it. But the 'what if' of having puppies from her upsets me every time I think about it. She started my program, and although her name will never show up directly in any pedigree of the puppies I'll have, her heart is here.
If you ever find yourself in this position I believe it's better to just wait! You can always decide later if you want to alter a dog. Just wait to see what you want to do because there are point of no returns. I'm fortunate that Noire and Noxus do share the same father so she is still somewhat represented in anything I do, however, it saddens me it will never be directly.
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