Boom- I’m not a breeder, but what I’ve seen:
Runts will typically be smaller as adults than litter mates.
Prickly pears are a type of cactus. 😂
Stud fees as per conversations with a couple breeders (I own a bitch wpg) - equal to the cost of a pup or a pick of the litter.
M or F is totally up to you. You want to deal with heat cycles? Make sure she don’t get knocked up by the dumb azz lab that always gets out? Deal with birthing and raising pups for a few months? Granted, it can be decent compensation considering the cost of pups.
A male you can stud out and simply get a pup when they are ready.
Are you going to test the dog? Penn, OFA, NAVHDA?
If I’m going to lay out cash for a dog, I look for a breeder that hunts a lot. Training hunting dogs is a big one as well. I trust he will do well to further the objectives of the breed and not rely solely on confirmation and pedigree.
Schit to consider.
Good luck with the pup! Love my WPG. She’s been a great dog.
