Breeding dogs...???

if you buddy has 5 generations of these dogs his pups aren't a crap shoot(generally speaking). his first cross was a crap shoot. after that he has done best to best and locked in certain traits so he has a better idea of what he is getting litter by litter.

i think you will find a wide array of answers to you question. some people on here simply breed best to best, no matter the breed. others have a plan and will crossbreed, linebreed and inbreed to get what they want. making sure to cull very hard along the way.