I have a purebred chihuahua and I would like to stud him but I have no idea how to go about it. He's not registered as I got him from a breeder that breeds chihuahuas for pets not show so I could only breed him as a pet too, but he's very cute and in excellent health as were his parents and I think his puppies would make people happy. What I want to know is: what age can I start breeding him, what should I look for when agreeing on the dam and how much would his "services" be worth (I live in a big city where even unreg puppies go for $900-$1200)?
2006-10-04 08:54:01 · 13 answers · asked by NachtEngel 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He shouldn't be used for breeding until after he is 1 year old..However, you need to know, that once he is used for stud, he will change from the sweet, loving and loyal pet dog, and become a sexaholic, sniffing, humping, marking, and belligerent..
He won't be content to sit on your lap and just be a love-bug to his family..
However, if you bought him soley to make a profit, you can post his picture on a card at pet supply shops, groomer, vet clinics, everywhere there are pet lovers..
You can run an ad on craigslist.org to drum up business.
what you can expect in financial returns, is the second choice puppy of any litter of 2 pups or more, or the median price of one puppy, after they are sold..If the litter is 1 puppy, (common in Chihuahuas) you are out of luck..
All females brought to him should be tested for brucellosis before any contract..as it is a STD among canines used for breeding..and will cause your dog to be infertile..or transmit the disease to other females, who will abort their litters.
I used to raise Chihuahuas.
2006-10-04 09:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
The first thing you need to do is read up everything you can on breeding Chihuahuas, instead of asking for quick tips here. When you've thoroughly educated yourself on the subject, reconsider your desire to stud you dog.
If you want to stud him because you think he's a great dog and you'd like to get some good-natured pups out of him to care for yourself before he passes away, that's fine.
But if you're in it for the money, you may be sadly surprised to find that no conscientious breeder would mate his/her dog to yours; because he's not a champion, your dog's stud services would be virtually worthless; the vet bills if your dog contracts a disease from his liaisons may wipe out any "profit" you'd make from the endeavor; and you'll be doing nothing but adding to the overpopulation of dogs in your community.
Educate yourself, really think about ALL of the consequences of your decision to breed, and then go from there.
2006-10-04 16:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is only pet quality, why breed it? Anyone who pays that much for an unregistered dog is crazy! Have you had your dog thoroughly examined, x-rays, bloodwork, tested for inherited problems?
If not, get all that done first. Then see if you still want to make cute puppies.
2006-10-04 16:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by grrl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
READ THIS B/F BREEDING YOUR DOG.....
I had a friend that Showed her Cocker Spaniels & bred to a friends *****-SHE LOST HER DOG TO THIS!
Brucellosis is a disease of the reproductive tract which may cause abortion in females, infection of the sexual organs in males, and infertility in both sexes. It is caused by a bacteria of which there are several different types that infect specifically cows, goats, pigs, horses, sheep or dogs. Though there have been isolated incidences of dogs becoming infected by contact with livestock infected with one of the other species of Brucella bacteria, the bacteria that infects dogs specifically is called Brucella canis. It is spread by contact with the semen or vaginal discharge of an infected dog or ***** (most commonly during mating), by contact with mammary secretions and aborted puppies, and can also possibly be spread by contact with urine or other body secretions. In indoor kennel situations, it may even possibly be spread by the airborne route. It can be contagious to humans, in whom it causes flu-like symptoms.
2006-10-05 00:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear, this is not the way to go. Unregistered dogs being bred. We are trying to outlaw this not encourage it.
Has your dog been tested yet? All breeds have genetic testing of some kind. You have to wait till they are old enough to have the tests performed.
The worth of his services? I would not pay you anything.
2006-10-04 16:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by lucas 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do not contribute to the pet overpopulation by breeding your unregistered dog. I think you only want to do it for the money.
2006-10-04 16:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by jkc92618 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't breed him. There are too many unwanted dogs around. Your dog has no papers, is not a champion, nothing other then cute. This does not convince me he should be bred.
Studs usually get pick of the litter.
2006-10-04 15:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by starting over 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
There are too many unwanted pets in the world now.....some purebreds. Try to find another way to supplement your income.
2006-10-04 16:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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(I live in a big city where even unreg puppies go for $900-$1200)?
Trying to earn a living off your dog are ya :(
Please do tell me just what it is about your dog that would make me want to breed one of my titled females to him.
2006-10-04 16:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stud your chihuahua? get him some earrings.
2006-10-04 16:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by xportuguesax 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋