can u make your own breed of dog?

Question

i would like to breed dogs and make my own breed

Answer 1

you can make whatever breed you want but it would just be considered a mutt. becuase if the akc doesnt recognize the mix as an actual breed then it doesnt mean anything. its just a mutt then.

Answer 2

The definition of a "purebred" dog is that the dog's type (i.e. physical/bahavioral/working characteristics) breeds "true" in every generation...you know that when you breed two dogs of the same breed, you will get similar versions of those dogs.

Pure breeding takes many, *many* generations to solidify -- pure breeding cannot be accomplished in one or two or even 5 generations. It takes a lot of time and commitment. You can do it, but it's not easy.

The *more important* thing to remember is that every purebred dog was created for a PURPOSE. Whether it was herding sheep, guarding property, killing vermin, or pulling sleds, there was a reason for these dogs to exist. If you do not have a purpose, you have no real direction for a breeding program, and you will never get a purebred. IMO, in this day and age, "companionship" is not a good enough reason to create new "breeds". Too many dogs already exist on this planet who would make fine companions, and yet they die in shelters. Why make more breeds for no other reason than "because they're cute", or "because I can"?

So before you think about creating a new breed, think about what PURPOSE you want it to serve. If there is a void, a purpose no breed already in existence can fill, then begin there. If it's something another breed can do, focus on making excellent, healthy specimens of that other breed. If it's just "to be a pet", or for companionship, then think about all of the mixes in shelters who already exist and can easily fill the bill.

Answer 3

No you can't make your own breed, all you're going to get are mutts. A breed is something that is a set guideline. It would take decades to get the sort of consistency that full bred dogs nowadays have. You can go to www.akc.org to see a list of all the recognized breeds. No matter what you've heard all of these dogs that people are giving stupid names to (like malti-poo or pugle) are nothing but mutts that poor saps are being overcharged for. It's not a "designer" breed or whatever people are trying to market them as. They are mutts, that's it. I work at a vet clinic can tell you many of these dogs have serious health problems and end up dying very young. The best thing is to spay and neuter your dogs. There are too many puppies out there that don't have homes waiting in shelters and pounds to add to the problem.

Answer 4

It takes YEARS of dedication to develop a breed. You need to have a good understanding of genetics and the recessive/dominate traits in the breeds you are using. What is your breeds standard? Its purpose that cannot be fulfilled by an existing breed? Just mixing a couple of breeds together does not make a breed, it just makes more mutts. It takes many, many generations for a breed to breed true to type.

If you want to learn more about developing a breed, look at the Silken Windhounds. THAT is how you develop a breed, and there was a reason for them to do it. NOT to be confused with the mutts called longhaired Whippets!

And people - Whatever-oodles and uggles are NOT AKC, and they never will be! You CANNOT have a breed if you NEVER move beyond an F1 breeding, not to mention the lack of a standard/purpose. Please do not answer questions if you have no knowledge of the topic.

And they are NOT hypoallergenic and 50% of them are TERRIBLE shedders!


Emily - JRT/PRT have been in the AKC show ring for YEARS.

Answer 5

The purpose of a "Breed" is that you can have a standard they should all fit. That's how you get high and low quality, how closely they fit the standard. If you cross two breeds to make a new one the results could look like the dame the sire or something totally new and different each time. Therefore, no standard no official breed. Jack Russel Terriers weren't and may not yet be recognized by the AKC because they have no set standard they fit into.

Answer 6

Why do you want to make a new breed? What purpose would the dog serve? This needs to be considered. For instance, Labradoodles were created from a cross of Standard Poodles and Labrador Retrievers to create a service dog that was more suitable for people with allergies.

If you just want to create a new breed, don't bother. There are plenty of dogs out there already who need homes. If you truly feel that you can improve the dog world, speak with breeders of the dogs you would like to cross and breeders of some of the newer breeds. They can give you info on the work involved in creating a new breed. It takes many generations to acquire a standard type (and lots of record keeping, observation, heartbreak, etc.).

Answer 7

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 8

YES. It take many years but you figure out what aspects of certain dogs you want and you mate them. You start to establish traits you want. Then you make a blood line of mating those dogs that's are most alike, even inbreeding and linebreeding. Then years down the line if you make a good breed you name it and could apply to the American kennel club. Go to http://www.cantonpomeranians.com/stories/13138 to read about how to make a bloodline and essentially your own breed.

Answer 9

Ya you can you just need two different breeds of dogs.

Answer 10

These days, yes. Just mate 2 different purebreeds and combine their names into something cute. Like if you mate a Great Dane with a Maltese, you could call it a "Great Malt."