I have a shih tzu/Lhasa Apso female and I am looking to breed her for myself. I want another dog. And since she is so cute I want it to be from her. But I have no idea where I can go about looking for a person with a male dog of any smaller breed. Last time I asked a question like this, I got back rude replies stating that I shouldn't breed dogs because it's people like me that make it so that there are too many dogs that are strays. If you are like this, keep your nose out of it. After I breed her this once, I am getting her fixed. And as soon as her baby or babies are old enough I plan of getting them fixed also. Like I said, I just want another small dog without the cost of buying another one. So if there is anybody in Wisconsin near Coloma/Plover/Wautoma area with a small male dog of any breed and are willing to let me breed my dog with him PLEASE email me or leave me your email. I would greatly appreciate it.Thank you.
2006-10-22 15:05:14 · 9 answers · asked by nemochik1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
OK. I have helped my future mother in law breed her labs and my mother also bred her pom so i know what to do and my dogs are already on a high quality food. Only the best for my dog. I am unable to have children so my and my fiancee want little dogs. Plus, if she has more than one, then that is great too because they see Tibbit Love (my shih tzu/lhasa apso) and they are wanting to get one also. And about the male being a pure bred, it does not have to be but I would like it to be a longer hair type because my family is allergic to short haired animals. I have went to school as a vet assistant and am currently going to be a groomer so i know a lot about animals and my mother owns a pet shop. So please don't give me the spill on the fact that there may be problems...I know and i am willing to pay. And i know how healthy my dog is and that is why i am wanting to get another dog from her intead of buying another one.
2006-10-22 15:36:55 · update #1
Although I'd be encouraging you NOT to breed her, the best way to find a suitable male would probably be to go through the breed clubs/organisations in your area (although a lot of people will be likely unwilling to breed a purebred male to a crossbreed female).
Without intending rudeness, it doesn't sound like you've thought this through as thoroughly as perhaps you should. You say that you want another small dog without the cost of buying one... if you breed your dog, at the very least you are going to have vet checks for her, cost of high quality food for her and her pups, vaccination and worming costs for the pups, desexing the pups, etc. There is also always the potential for a major vet bill- e.g. if she gets into difficulties when in labour and needs to have a caesar done. Puppies are an awful lot of work too, even if she is a good mother to them. Believe me, buying another dog will work out much cheaper and easier for you in the long run than breeding your little girl.
If you decide that you are going to go through with breeding her, make sure that she's thoroughly vet checked before hand, and make sure that the dog is also vet checked. Make sure that you research properly so that you know how to care for her during her pregnancy and while she's rearing her pups, and make sure that you know what you're going to do with the pups (she's unlikely to only have one...) if for example you have trouble finding homes for them.
Breeding a dog involves a huge lot of commitment...please think it over.
2006-10-22 15:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by Loz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, the dog breeds which are the least likely to develop human aggression issues are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. I haven't really seen an example of any of those breeds that I would say had a serious aggression issue, though I have met more than a few nervous Beagles. Well-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds would be right up there as well. On the other hand are the breeds which are most likely to be aggressive. I have never had a pleasant experience with a Yorkie. In fact, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I have encountered, I would say all 50 had some sort of aggression issue. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are right up there as well. But, I would say that the most aggressive dog breeds are the various breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in particular are very bitey dogs.
2016-05-21 23:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't sit here and tell you not to breed a mix, because you've already heard that plenty. Here's what I will say... what if you hadn't come along and taken in the dog you have now? Where might she have ended up? Possibly in a shelter and possibly wouldn't be here now if no one took her in. You can think that the people who gave the litter away found her a good home and that should be enuf, but what if you had not be the family to take her in? What if she'd gone to one who got her for the kids, got tired of her and gave her to the shelter, or worse, neglected her because they really didn't want a dog in the first place?
Your dog is so lucky that she found you. She really is. But it could have been a less caring owner. Maybe if you search a rescue group, you can find a puppy very much like what you have now. Saving a life is far better than possibly adding to the problem.
Don't take this too personally, cuz I don't exactly know all your intentions. Maybe you are prepared to keep and apy vet bills for a litter of 8 for all of their lives, but that's 8 lives that don't exist yet, and if you want 8 dogs, you could adopt and save some from potential death.
Just something to think about.
2006-10-22 16:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The object of breeding dogs is to better the BREED. And your dog is a mixed breed. There have got to be other reasons that you want to breed your dog aside from the fact that she is cute. Please elaborate on that.
Saying you will breed her just this once is what everyone else and their momma says about getting their pets fixed. And that's why so many good pets die in shelters. I wish you could see the bigger picture. I mean, your dog isn't going to have just one puppy. And as one person mentioned previously, a c-section could be required. You've got a small dog and breeding her to another small dog doesn't insure that she won't have a complicated labor. And, its quite possible that she could die while trying to give birth to her puppies. It is truly more expensive to breed your dog than it is to just purchase one. Or to even RESCUE one. Call your vet and find out how much it would be to get one pup it's shots up to at least 8, if not 12 weeks. Then multiply that by at least 2. Also, find out how much it would cost for the C-section. And then also consider what happens if your pup winds up not being ready for motherhood and rejects the puppies. Then you are up at least every two hours day in and out, feeding pups that she refuses to.
I don't mean to be that person you don't want to hear from but that's because you don't want to hear the possible truth about the whole situation. There is so much more involved in breeding and it just seems like you aren't considering those things over the hopes of getting another dog with a personality like your current dogs. Have you researched the health problems the combined breeds could have? That costs money to fix too.
Please reconsider. :/
2006-10-22 15:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by LpYrBby 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The expense of having a pregnant dog and taking care of her pups (she will probably have btwn. 3 and 6, or possibly more) will oftentimes be more than what you would spend on buying another puppy. If anything goes wrong with your dog she will need ultrasounds and x-rays (about $80-$120 a piece). Also, there is also a chance that she would need a c-section - which runs around $500. Then there are expenses if anything goes wrong with one (or more) of the puppies. We recently had a pup with a respiratory infection - we spent over $400 trying to get her well again. I just wanted to warn you of the potential costs involved... Good luck!
2006-10-22 15:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by GeoL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No reputable serious breeder will book you girl to their fdog.
If you find a pet owner, make sure they have done all the health checks for hereditary heal the problems. Both breeds have several.
Also, the male should be examined for breeding soundness and health - they can pass a low grade infection to the female.
2006-10-22 15:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by ann a 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only person can help you is
the Vet. (doctor), who lives nearby.
In case he is not able to help, please
leave details of your pet with all the
Vets. in the city. Also leave a photograph
of your pet with all the vets alongwith
your phone numbers. You should also be
willing to pay for the services of breeding.
2006-10-22 15:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by pianist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom is a breeder.(poodles) she doesnt need to go looking for males cause she has them already. All of our dogs are inside our house and my mom doesnt sell to breeders. ok get to the point, LOL, ummmm.......... you could put an add out in your local paper that says"stud dog needed" or on the computer like on puppyfind.com or somethin like that. (whoever said those mean comments about ppl that dont need to breed dogs are just wrong! other wise we wouldnt have any dogs at all they would all just die and we would not have ANY dogs at all) the only breeders that should be legal are the good ones, not the puppy meals or kennels. the ones with them in their house like my mom.:D thx.
2006-10-22 15:12:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bleeding Love 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just buy another pup. If you breed your dog, there is no guarantee the pups will have the same disposition as your dog, specially if you mix in another breed or 2.
2006-10-22 16:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋