[quote=troy] is that good enough for you in securing a breed. [/quote] If there are no more being allowed in then I think you do not have to worry about anyone else taking the market. Also, what, aside from money, would be the point in breeding an 8 month old puppy? It seems quite pointless to try and "secure" a breed with a sire that hasn't proven himself and the only way you will know if he's totally healthy is to wait until he's older.