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Originally Posted by TheOtherStormy
My only concerns with breeding him is that all the puppies will have a home and that he has no relation to the female.
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Well, reputable breeders prefer to line breed. That means there is a common ancestor in the first three generations.
Dogs cannot become "too pure". That's a falacy pushed by the animal rights people.
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I'd rather produce happy puppies for families than cranky ones. 
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Reputable breeders and here I mean those that show thier dogs, breed for temperment as well as looks (more honestly it's structure). They breed dogs that make wonderful pets, not "cranky" ones. You have more of a chance of getting a puppy with a poor temperment from a commercial breeder (one who breeds dogs to make money, usually more than one breed), a casual breeder, or when you buy from a pet store.
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His mom was and his dad "got it" [i]just[i] before we got him.
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What do you mean they "got it"?
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What's OFA? Sorry, this guy is new. Before him I just brought home little guys from work, most of them mutts.
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OFA - Orthapedic Foundation for Animals. They certify hips so that you know the dog you are breeding doesn't have hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a crippling hip disease.
There's also eye checks to rule out genetic eye diseases and a test for von Wilderbrands disease. None of these are things your regular vet can screen for. Hip x rays need to be sent in to the OFA, eye checks need to be done by an ACVO vet (eye specialist) and the vWD test is a DNA test.
All things you need to know about before you even consider breeding your dog.
If you are going to breed you want to be a responsible breeder and produce puppies that have the least chance of having a genetic disease or condition. You want happy, healthy puppies with good temperments. There is a lot to learn before you offer your dog at stud.
Peggy