I have had that with my Springer boy! So far 4 people i know want to breed their bitches with him. And there has been several when we have been out and about!! He is a rescue, albiet privately, so he is still 'intact' but i don't know much about his past only enough, i don't have his papers, (nor do i wish to have them!) he is also not a good 'specimen' for the breed standard (although he is to me!) etc etc oh and if i saw his puppies....one for sure would be back home with me
Seriously though, i wouldn't breed my boy, although there is more people interested in the puppies from the 4 bitches then there will be puppies for sure!! But i wouldn't do it. I don't feel it right at this time. I don't feel ready, i know i have the boy, but the males owner needs to be prepared for everything. I do hope in years to come i might be able to breed dogs but i would buy the best breeding bitches/dogs and go from there!
Like you my dog is simply a family member. Nothing more nothing less. It is flattering though isn't it!!! xx