i have a dog breeding question, anyone out there know about genetic disorders in dogs?

Question

i want to use my dog Cody (black lab) for breeding stock to crossbreed with a husky, but he has epileptic seizures.it may be genetic, but i think that they started because about a year ago a full can (16oz) fell on his head, and that's when they started, and now he has a seizure about every two months. he's is inbred and was sick when he was a puppy, but is i breed him into a good husky line will the puppies be healthy?
do the pros out weigh the cons?

attributes.
he is vary smart. he knows sit, stay, go, come, left, right, go faster, go slower, jump, down, and up.

he's vary Strong and athletic,
he's a vary fast runner, can jump hurdlers 3 feet tall with ease, pull wagons full of kids, and a vary good watch dog, one day he chased a intruder out of the house and two blocks down the street!
and when he worked with me on a paper route he would pull a wagon full of papers
and weighing 60 pounds for 5 miles each day!
and some times gave me a ride as well!
what do you think?

Answer 1

I wouldn't outcross him with a husky..as it doesn't seem to be a good mix...You won't get the best of each breed, but more likely get the worst...
1 SUPER shedding..
2.Lab trainable and adptable..Husky much less so.
3. Lab loves to please..Husky loves to please himself, and has very strong drives...
4. many Labs are hyper-active..most huskies are too..You would likely get a rowdy dog..
If you are quite sure the seizures are from an injury, the problem would not commute to the offspring...However, I would recommend any breeding be done to one of his own kind, or at least a birding breed or retriever..(poodles are birding/retriever breed)

Answer 2

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

I'm so glad you're wise enough to ask first before breeding. So many people don't even think about circumstances like passing on genetic disorders. I have bred dogs (Standard Poodles) in the past. It is a terrific responsibility. Not only for the mom and litter of pups, but for the breed itself. What exactly are you passing on to the breed? Is it great or not? I understand you think Cody is a wonderful dog, and I'm sure he is. But, and this is a big BUT... why would you want to breed to a husky and have mixed breed puppies? Have you seen all the dogs that have to be killed because there aren't enough people to love and take care of them? My suggestion is please have him neutered! Then enjoy him as much as you can. Be grateful you have him in your life. He already is thankful to be with you.

Answer 4

No, you shouldn't breed a dog that has seizures, especially if they are epileptic, as this is highly genetic. I'm not even going to bother starting on what's wrong with purposely breeding mutts ...

Answer 5

Hmmm, could be a problem, I had a mini fox terrier with the same problem.
I also had a Doberman who ended up with severe hip problems and had to be euthanized.
Breeders are now trying to rid all breeds of any imperfections which is a great idea.

Answer 6

There are ABSOLUTELY *NO* "pros" at ALL here.

You are actually concidering MAKING-MUTTS-ON-PURPOSE????
W/a dog that has MAJOR health issues???
Look...that's TOTALLY WRONG!!!

WHY would you want to be responsible for a bunch of BIG,BLACK HAIRY MUTTS/MONGRELS w/a likelyhood of MAJOR health issues???
There are already THOUSANDS of em KILLED per DAY!!!

Answer 7

Its horrible to see any doggy with a problem so I think that if you have any doubt in his gentics you should not risk breeding him .