2006-09-27 06:44:24 · 11 answers · asked by bean 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The Great Dane Club of America says that 18 months is the minimum age for a female, and 12 months for a male..
You will enoy this site..it has many helps and links> http://www.gdca.org/ << Great Dane Club of America.
This is the Great Dane Breeder's Code of Ethics> http://www.gdca.org/codeofethics.htm
2006-09-27 06:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A Great Dane should NEVER be bred under the age of 2 years. Also they MUST have health tests (not just simple vet exams) OFA/PennHip om hips, CERF/PRA on eyes, thyroid, etc.They also need to either be shown or evalauted to make sure they meet the breed standard and are worthy to be bred. They need impeccable pedigrees. There is much to consider when thinking about breeding ANY dog, but this really goes double for Danes. It should NOT be undertaken without careful study and knowledge of breeding & whelping.
2006-09-27 15:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you do not know that they get health clearances at 2, then you have no business breeding. There is a lot more to know than putting 2 dogs together. Breeding is done to IMPROVE the breed, not to make money,or to get a puppy that is like one you have, or to supply friends with puppies. It is a serious business that can cost a fortune and be full of awful things. Unless your dogs are champions and have all their health clearances, leave the breeding to the people who have the best interest of the breed at heart.
2006-09-27 14:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please stop and think carefully before you breed. This country euthanizes MILLIONS of dogs every year. Many of them have nothing wrong with them - they are just unwanted. Many are even purebreds.The only people who should be breeding dogs are responsible, serious dog breeders, actively trying to improve their breed who are actively involved in conformation shows, agility, hunting trials, etc. If the above does not apply to you (and I think it does not if you are asking this question) please do not breed your dog.
Please do not think this is a way to make a lot of easy money. It is very expensive to breed, whelp, and raise pups. Then you have to find good homes for all of them! Professional dog breeders have trouble breaking even when they sell pups after all the expenses involved.
I urge you to reconsider breeding your dog. Make a visit to your local dog shelter and take a look around at all the unwanted dogs there and you will see the problem with your very own eyes.
2006-09-27 14:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SHe is not old enough.She needs to be at least two years of age before you breed her. As she is a giant breed and will not be fully mature until age two.
Also you can not have her hips rated by OFA until she is two and I know you would not be breeding a dog with out having it's hips checked for displaysia.
2006-09-27 13:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is still a puppy and not fully devolped. Please do not breed her. Have you thought about how hard it would be to find good homes for this breed of puppys? If i were looking for a large breed such as yours I wouldn't consider a first time breeder. Just my opinion.
2006-09-27 14:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by mups mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never.
Why do you want to beed a dog?
Are you not aware that there are 15 dogs born for every one human? http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.cause&cgid=1&rgid=2&stid=10
Are you not aware that there are millions of dogs killed every year because of not enough homes? http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/voices/voi.valdyke.animal.html
Are you not aware that only 1 dog in 10 gets a permanent home? www.safehavenforcats.com/main.htm
Are you not aware that one female and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in just six years? http://www.metroplexanimalcoalition.com/SpayNeuter/didyouknow.html
That coupled with the health benefits of spay/neuter WHY would you breed your dog? www.sniksnak.com/benefits.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_about_spaying_and_neutering.html
2006-09-27 13:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best ime would be after all the health checks are done & she has her titles. that'll be at least 2 years (OFA doen't certify hips at less than 2) . 18 months bare minimum if you want her to SURVIVE without bad health effects
2006-09-27 13:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until she is at least 2 and a half years. Pups will be healthier.
2006-09-27 13:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by tonie... 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That means she is only 7 wait till she is 18 and then you can go at it you SICKO
2006-09-27 13:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by tacoma_fast_ball 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋