Widget dog - a mentor is defo the way to go. My mentor has also bcome my friend!
Read lots & soak up as much information in books and on the net as you can. I have also learnt so much on this forum too and there are some very experienced and knowledgable breeders on here who are happy to help.
Heck they have even sat with people through their cat pregnancies and posted on the thread like they are sat with them!!
You are bound to get bad comments - im afraid thats part of it as not everyone will agree with the way you would do things as we all have different ideas. You will also come across rude and snooty people - but be brave and strong and you will be fine!
