And why “guesswork” is costing breeders litters In modern canine breeding, success shouldn’t rely on hope or guesswork. Yet surprisingly, many breeders still assess semen quality by eye alone — a quick look down a microscope, a rough estimate of movement, and a “that looks fine” decision. The problem? Subjective assessment is unreliable. And when you’re working with valuable stud dogs, frozen semen, travelling bitches, or tight progesterone timing… “looks fine” simply isn’t g