About a year ago, my dog became paralysed from the legs. We had been planning to breed her with my Sisters dog. then this horrible thing happened. I am clueless wether or not to mate her anymore. She is four years old by the way. I am aware that she may have diificulties during birth, but id like to hear all off you guys's opinions. thanks for your time.
2006-09-04 07:01:23 · 27 answers · asked by n i c o l e <3 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I forgot to mention, she is healed now, but she still might have problems with her backside. I believe her backside shrunk a little.
2006-09-04 07:09:41 · update #1
No not if she has trouble getting around. Being heavily pregnant she would put strain onto her heart and be very uncomfortable. It may also mean that she would be harassed by her puppies when born and maybe the risk she could lay on one and suffocate them.
But hey...you know your dog better than me.
Good luck with ur decision.
2006-09-04 07:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately not! Pregnancy would definately be difficult for her, as you stated that she still has issues with her backside. Birth could kill her - if she is shrivelled in the back, as you said, her muscles could be withered, which would really hinder the birthing process.
If you are doing this as a money making venture, please consider this - the costs of proper prenatal, birthing and postnatal vet care, the cost of food, the cost of the puppies' first rounds of shots and vet visits, deworming, flea medications, the list goes on and on. Any proper dog breeder would tell you that dog breeding IS NOT a business. Almost no breeders call this their primary occupation.
There is a big risk that your dog could die. Is this something that you are willing to deal with?
If you aren't, and you choose not to breed her, please also spay her. Not only does it deter accidental pregnancies later on, but it also greatly decreases the chance or ovarian or mammary cancer (and any messes from being in heat are gone as well!).
2006-09-04 07:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by cpenrod19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not breed a paralysed dog ever. I liked Animals at z's answer best so far. There's far too many homeless animal's dumped along road side's every day. I live in the country and it's a constant occurance picking them up and trying to help them find safe, happy home's. At the present time I have twenty-two dog's to care for, all but six looking for a forever home. If not even one dog were to be born for ten year's maybe people would reguard them differently. Good luck to you and please don't breed that poor handicapped dog.
2006-09-04 07:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly I would like to say that breeding a paralysed dog would be very unfair.
Also, visit a dog pound. There you will see many many dogs about to be put to sleep, as they cannot find homes. The more dogs that are bred, the less chance of these homeless dogs living any longer than a week.
This shows that there are far too many dogs in the world. Me, im a dog lover. My dog is a rescue, she survived the tsunami, and was brought back to England from Sri Lanka by a rescue team, after she was found living underneath a bridge covered in mange.
Breeding makes the small chance of pound dogs even smaller.
DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE.
2006-09-04 07:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by Little Red Riding Hood 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should not breed any animal unless you are an experienced licensed breeder. Most people that just do it on a whim think it is a way to some fast money, but don't have the knowledge needed to see it all though.
If you are interested in breeding, and doing so reputably, then I would get in contact with some breeders that breed the same type of dog that you have and learn as much you can from them.
2006-09-04 07:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by sclay95843 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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!!!!!!!!
2006-09-05 11:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please do not breed her. Even if she seems ok now, the added weight of being pregnant may cause difficulties and pain for her. Not to mention, is her condition something that could be passed on to her pups? I had to have my 2 yr. old female neo mastiff put down due to severe hip dysplasia and what the vet called "gross abnormalities of the spine and orthopaedic structure" I too thought of breeding her cuz I loved her so, and I wanted a little piece of her to carry on and I would have a pup like her to love. But common sense took over and I knew how horrible it would have been for her.
2006-09-04 07:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you even consider breeding this poor dog, how cruel could you be?? if you are 'clueless' as you yourself have said then you shouldn't dream of breeding even a healthy dog, you are obviously only in this for profit and couldn't give a toss about the poor animal, have her spayed or better still re-home her with someone who will love her and care for her in a way she deserves!!!
2006-09-04 21:53:04 · answer #8 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless your dog was purchased from a repuatable breeder (her parents were superior quality dogs who were shown) with excellent genetics she should NOT be bred
really she should go to a dog show to prove she is an excellent example of her breed WORTHY of passing on her genetics first - but being paralyzed this is impossible
why was she paralized? genetic problem or accident??
she should be spayed for her own health really.. I mean there are fewer health risks for spayed dogs... never mind the difficulty she might have with the pregnancy
can you afford the cost of a ceasarian?? because undoubtedly she would need one
main thing - unless ANY dog is a registered dog who has PROVEN they are worthy of being bred they should NEVER be bred.
2006-09-04 07:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you for real???? The purpose for breeding her would just be to make money. It would be of no benefit for the dog!!! That is totally selfish of you. She should be spayed at left to lead a normal life. If you are that clueless that you cannot figure out not to breed her, you should find her a better home. That is sad that you would still be thinking about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-04 07:10:27 · answer #10 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋