i am going to be breeding my shih tzu/pekingese mix with a pure bred shih tzu tomorrow. I am NOT BREEDING FOR MONEY but so that others can have a little piece of cloe&casey.Both myself and the owner of the male are ready and willing to be responisible breeders and we will be guaranteeing our puppies for 1 year.
I would like to know if anyone has ever bred their shih tzu and ran into any problems during pregnancy/delivery and if so what happened?? I am a little nervous about cloe when it comes time to deliver as she only weights between7-8lbs.
I also want to know if the price for the puppies seems to be too much
$375.00 for a male and $425.00 for a female.
I will be taking Cloe to the vets every week if needed till she delivers and all of her puppies will be needled and vet checked before going to their new home.
I will also be checking into the background of the potential owners so that no puppy goes to a home where they cannot afford it.
Thanks So Much
2006-10-01 16:41:54 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My Dog is the Shih Peke and she was bred by a reputable breeder because there are some problems with breeding shih tzu's. Both of us (being the owners of the dogs) have our health records and yes they have been both determined not to have any health concerns or any health problems that may harm the new puppies.Also if when the puppies are born and we cannot find homes for all of them then they will just stay with us as I WILL NOT SELL/GIVE A PUPPY TO SOMEONE WHO CANNOT LOOK AFTER IT.
I do not plan on becoming a backyard breeder as i have been called as this is going to be a 1 time deal no more after this litter
2006-10-01 23:29:03 · update #1
My Dog Cloe is valued at $1999.99 from her breeder and the male is valued at $1200.00. and yes we are setting up regular check ups at the vet for cloe and if she needs a c section to deliver the pups then that is what she will have. Money is not an object when it comes to our dogs and their health
2006-10-01 23:32:06 · update #2
i think you should really think about breeding. there are so many animals that dont have home already. i volunteer my friday nights to take care of sheltered animals. its a shame that so many animals go homeless, so be sure you have homes for theses puppies before you breed.
2006-10-01 16:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by tiffany m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree...there really is no need to cross breed. Breeding is done to pass along the best bloodlines of a breed. There are hundred of cross breeds out there needing a home. Unless you have folks lined up for these pups, you really shouldn't persist.
A small breed dog runs a very high risk of needing an emergency c-section. This usually runs around $1000..you need to be ready for the possibility. You should figure that into your cost.
Your "price" for a mixedbreed pup is outrageous. Very few professional breeders can get that for their pups and only ones with an outstanding bloodline can demand it. Breeders rarely make a profit on their pups. If you are doing this for the money, don't...it won't work out.
2006-10-01 18:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know this is going to be rude, but sat rgar you say you "and lf and the owner of the male are ready and willing to be responisible breeders."
A responsible breeder does not breed two different breeds of dogs.
A responsible breeder breed ONLY to produce puppies of excellent quality and to improve on the qualities of the sire and dam in temperament, structure, trainability and hunting ability. There is no other valid reason to breed!
A responsible breeder screens his/her breeding stock for hereditary diseases. Only then does the breeder begin to study pedigrees carefully to make as sure as possible that there are no genetic health or temperament problems being brought in from the sire's side. A responsible breeder breeds no Vizslas before they are two years old and certified free of hip dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
A responsible breeder provides the following paperwork: AKC registration (blue form), OFA Certification (copies of the OFA certificates for both parents), written health records which include shot and worming records, pedigrees (four-generation pedigree of the puppy you are purchasing), health guarantee (so you can get your money back within a specified time if a>veterinarian finds the puppy to be unhealthy)
. In addition, many responsible breeders have contracts which require you to give them the first right to buy back (the dog) if you cannot keep the dog, and guarantee a refund of a portion of your purchase price if the dog develops a hereditary disease (i.e. hip dysplasia). Many will make it clear that they will take the dog back at ANY time during its life should your life circumstances prevent your from keeping it.
What you are attempting is no different than backyard breeding. I'm sorry if I offended you, but you need to do a lot more researcch before you decide to breed, especially two different mixes of dogs. country.
2006-10-01 17:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by HDB 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋