To all those who answered my question about breeding with my dog, if I wanted a whole lot of useless criticism I wouldn't have asked the question. I have two Xbreed dogs and they are just as good as any pure bred. People xbreed all the time and we wouldn't have half the breeds we love without that. Maybe you should think about offering constructive answers instead of using this forum to unleash personal resentments and anger on others. I am disillusioned by this process as I thought I would get something constructive out of it. To those that tried thank you but I don't wish to buy another dog.
2006-09-22 02:51:32 · 10 answers · asked by cazz1974 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are people out there that find AKC registered dogs to be 1: Pretentious, and 2. Too expensive! I grew up in a house with those kinds of dogs, and am proud to say that I now have a mutt! I would suggest checking on-line. I know that's how the AKC dog owners do it, so maybe it will work for you. Also, you might try putting a Classified Ad out there...Just a thought. Good luck with your endeavor!
2006-09-22 03:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Misty S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am just going back through these and just saw this question. Okay, I am guessing you are wanting to know about a responsible way to breed a couple of mixes. Here goes.
First, determine what is in each mix. The reason for this is that each breed has inherant problems. Does the mix include a collie or a doberman or a sheltie? Those are just 3 of the breeds that carry Von Wilderbrandts disease, which is "doggie hemophylia" or the bleeding disease. There is a test to see if your dog is a carrier. Is your dog one that has a breed with a tendency toward hip displaysia? There is an x-ray that can be done for that called an OFA test. That is done at 2 years of age. You see what I mean. Once you have identified all of the breeds and ruled out all of the health issues, have your dog get a full physical. Make sure all of this is done for the other dog as well. This is what you would do to even begin to think about breeding a purebred dog so you need to follow these as well to make sure your dog and the pups are as healthy as you can possibly make them. When all of this is done, e-mail me and I will be happy to give you the next steps. If you are bound and determined to do this, you owe it to your dog, the puppies, future puppy owners, and yourself to do this right.
2006-09-22 14:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by K G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"People xbreed all the time and we wouldn't have half the breeds we love without that."
The difference is that the people breeding X's today are not moving past an F1 breeding, except in the case of the Silken Windhound. They have no goal or purpose (or even a standard for that matter) and are are just randomly breeding X's. Moving beyond an F1 is the first step, and they are in the exact same spot as they were years ago. If you want to breed mutts on purpose, go ahead, but don't use this as an excuse, it is totally different. You would already know this if you knew anything about canine genetics.
2006-09-22 10:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I can see why you got a lot of criticism. Why in the heck would someone breed dogs when there are so many purebreds and mixed breeds dying everyday in shelters because of people who thought it would be nice or fun to breed their dogs? People who breed dogs like that don't really care anything about dogs then. They're selfish and just out to make a buck.
If you'd like another mixed breed, adopt one. All my dogs are adopted, and two of them are mixed breeds that I wouldn't trade for all the money in the world. Don't contribute to the overpopulation problem.
2006-09-22 10:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you received negative feedback. Don't be bothered by it though, while some apples spoil the bunch, others of us really enjoy helping out...
As to your original question, You might have to find an AKC or APR breeder that will let you "borrow" one of his studs either for a fee or for one of the puppies. but because it's a mixed breed, a lot of people don't like that. I know you said you didn't want to buy a dog, but buying a male chihuahua to breed with might be a great idea because then you can pick it's temperment, which will help you judge what kind of offspring you'll get from your chichipom(i like that name), and you'll be able to continue to breed if the offspring are nice. buy from a good breeder, not a rescue for studding, because its really important to have a stable animal for breeding.
Personally, I admire cross breeding dogs. Even though their temperments and appearences can be unpredictable, they are more likely to be healthy and dogs are dogs, so they do have some predictability about that!
2006-09-22 10:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry people were rude, but you have understand people's resentment towards others who deliberately add to the gross pet overpopulation problem for no particular reason.
Ethical purebred breeders are working to improve their breed to produce consistent, predictable, and sound dogs.
People who randomly decide to breed purebreds are not helping at all in my opinion, they are adding to the number of homeless pets in shelters. Similarly, people who randomly breed X-breeds are not helping either. I love mutts. But there are enough accidental mutts out there needing homes that we don't need to purposely make more.
2006-09-22 11:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to love a dog, when I was younger, just because. If you wish to breed your dog with any type, what is the problem, unless you are making money from it, a dog is a dog.
I do not approve of raising dogs to intimidate people.
If a dog tries to harm me or one of mine I would like to be carrying a piece I would blow it away.
Do not count this as animal cruelty, because I would do the same for a human being, key words, trying to harm me or my family.
2006-09-22 10:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by theodore r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was not one of the people that responded to your post. But I am sorry that you received so much criticism from your post. I personally have two "mutts" and a kitten that I found. I hope you are able to find yourself a dog to breed with. Since your dog is probably petite, then you will probably have few puppies. I hope you are able to find something soon.
2006-09-22 09:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by adelaideskye 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Since you didn't ask a question, let me ask one.
WHY do you want to breed your dog??? What is your goal in doing so???
There are already plenty of puppys to go around
2006-09-22 10:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i love mutts. i wouldnt really want a purebred unless i saw it and fell in love with it. any dog is a great dog and thats all that matters.
2006-09-22 09:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋