Can I just add that once Basil has mated a bitch his temprement may change - he may go from loving, adorable Basil to sex crazed teenager mode Basil - something else to think about too
Most dog owners do care about good health etc - its not all about improving bloodlines it comes as a whole package for me - so the health tests are important - its ok saying you dont care if it has 2 heads or 5 legs as long as its good with your kids but health should come into it too - for the dogs sake - a healthy good natured dog is what I want. Basil is nearly 7 years old - most people wouldnt use an unproven dog of that age - he may already be infertile.

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