My sis in law has a lady that she uses but i didn't like her too much and don't want to leave my babies with someon I don't like you know?
2006-10-31 08:12:27 · 6 answers · asked by graciegirl 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
for those who don't know what a stud is....I need to knock up my bitches.
2006-10-31 08:17:55 · update #1
I'm not showing my dog I'm breeding her....you need to really read the question
2006-10-31 08:44:18 · update #2
WOW, did you ever get slammed!
You asked a simple straight forward question, why is it so difficult for someone to give advise, all I noticed was complaints.
I am a breeder, I am unable to show any more, but that does not prevent me from producing genetically healthy puppies.
I am sick to death of everyone screaming do not breed with anything but Champions
Where do people think the Champion bloodlines came from in the first place.....DAH, they were not all born champions. How do they think the term "pet quality" came about. Breeding Ch to Ch does not necessarily guarantee you anything!!!
Depending on where you are located, (and if there are any sanctioned dog shows near you), you can attend one to find a suitable stud for you girls. Just be prepared for the major winners to be very picky about their requirements to bred.
I am not familiar with Cavaliers, so I don't know what traits you will need to try and prevent. That is where your vet will come in handy. He may know the local breeders that have good genetic quality dogs.
Just be warned, just because a breeder is listed with the AKC does NOT mean they are an ethical breeder, it simply means they pay their AKC fees.
2006-10-31 15:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not talk to people in your breed club and that you meet at dog shows? After all, only Champion dogs should be bred - AKC papering has NOTHING to do with it. If you aren't showing your dog and you don't aren't a member of your breed club and you don't plan to follow the AKC or your club's code of ethics, then please have your dog fixed. It will save her from being injured during birth and will possibly prevent many types of cancer.
2006-10-31 16:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why would you breed her?
Unless you want the puppies for yourself please don't breed them. Even then, you should fix your dogs to prevent them from getting certain types of cancer, and dogs are being put to sleep by the thousands.
Why not spare some lives? Adopt a pet.
2006-10-31 17:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by These Fights 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IT ANT GONNA BE ME
2006-10-31 16:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is that
2006-10-31 16:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by Blackdog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Breeders want to do what is best for the breed, there is a lot that goes into ethical breeding, and if you are not ready for that do not breed. If your dog is not being shown, there are no champion lines, and you are breeding pet quality dogs. Responsible breeders do no do that. If you don't know the best source for a stud, you have a lot to learn about breeding. If you don't you are just another backyard breeder.
What kind of dog breeding practices do you support?
Considering breeding?
If you breed even one litter you are, by definition a breeder. The question is what kind of breeder are you? Whatever your motives for wanting a litter of puppies I'll bet that you really want to be a "responsible breeder", someone who has the love of dogs at heart. This page is intended to help you think about what it takes to become that caring and responsible breeder. It isn't as obvious as you might think. When I first started hearing about truly ethical and responsible breeders I was amazed and very pleased. Since I don't breed this is my contribution to increasing the percentage of breeders that are caring, ethical and responsible.
Considering getting a dog? There are lots of different sources for dogs. It doesn't much matter whether you are looking for a pet, or looking for a performance or show dog. The standards for a good breeder are pretty much the same. When you get a dog you can choose to (1) get one from a shelter or rescue to avoid supporting a breeder you believe is unethical, or (2) carefully select an ethical breeder.
The animal shelters are overrun with dogs produced by irresponsible breeders. I encourage most people to take a chance on dogs from shelters or from rescue. Many, if not most, can make wonderful companions. You can get a wonderful dog at your local shelter. If, however, you really want a higher degree of predictability of temperament, health, working ability, size, coat and other factors you can increase that by seeking a well-bred dog from a responsible breeder.
If you are looking for a dog and want one from an ethical breeder the first step is to decide what qualities make a breeder "ethical". Ultimately this is something only you can decide, but it helps to know what the possibilities are. And let me make this very clear: Just because someone has a reputation for winning lots of shows, and having beautiful winning dogs does not make them a responsible breeder. A responsible breeder is judged by their care and concern for their dogs and dogs in general as demonstrated by their breeding decisions. So first explore the qualities of a responsible breeder. Then you might want to review the checklist for the responsible breeder .
Wondering what makes a "responsible breeder"? Well I have my own opinion, but perhaps you will get a better idea if you look at some samples from the codes of ethics of various breed clubs. I think some are terrific, I think some are worthless, and there are a few that are so pitiful I would not include them at all. A Code of Ethics is a slippery concept. Try reading "Breeders' Ethics, Myths and Legends" for some cautions. I also include links to sites that specifically discuss responsible breeding, or how to identify a responsible breeder . Below I will provide a description of the most important points of what I think makes a responsible breeder.
And if you, like me, are willing to take the increased risk of problems of the untested dog, and the carelessly bred dog, check out the Mixed Breed Dog (since most don't come from responsible breeders I take them up on another page). Both my dogs are mixed breeds of undetermined heritage. One came from the street, one from the pound. With all those dogs losing their lives in shelters across the USA no one should breed a dog unless the breeder is willing to make every effort to avoid adding to that sad population. Loving a dog, and loving a breed, is reflected in what you do to benefit and protect the dog and the breed.
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Consider the Responsible Breeder
A small piece of my own standards:
Care about each dog you bring into this world. Treat it as part of your extended family when you place it in a new home.
Take positive steps to make sure the dogs you create will never land in a shelter or in rescue. Take the time to become familiar with shelter dogs. Volunteer and you will be able to help some dogs and have clear vision about what kinds of dogs end up in the shelter. Do what you can to make sure your dogs don't end up dead before their time.
Make sure that you have homes for the puppies before the sire and dam ever meet. Require deposits to encourage commitment.
Interview interested parties to ensure they are a suitable match for the dogs you will be placing. Verify the information you were given.
Be honest about the qualities of the dogs you are placing. Explain the good points, and the not so good.
Never promote your puppies in a way to encourage reluctant buyers. If they need a special price or some incentive to buy they aren't the right home for your puppies. The home for your puppies is the home that will sacrifice to have one. It isn't money you are looking for but honest dedication.
It must be very clear that the person taking home your puppy chooses to do so. No surprise gifts no matter how earnest the belief that the giftee wants the dog. The right match is a personal matter and the person who will be closest to the dog deserves to be involved.
Promise to take in, or help place, dogs or puppies you have caused to be created, no matter how old they are.
Remain available to serve as a resource, advise and support for typical problems encountered in raising, training and caring for your dogs.
Take positive steps to ensure that the dogs you produce are a source of joy, not sorrow.
Know the typical genetic diseases for your breed. Test for them, and do not breed a dog that may pass on serious genetic disease.
Do not let your love for your dog make you blind to your obligation to others. Your dog may be healthy, but may still pass on serious genetic disease. Do what you can to avoid causing heartache.
Do not breed your dog if you have no information on the health and fitness of both the parents of your dog, and its prospective mate. You need more than a single generation to make a good decision.
Research the pedigree for your dog (and any prospective mate). Find out the health and temperament of your dog's siblings, half siblings, cousins, aunt, uncles, parents and grandparents. The more information you have the better quality decision you can make.
Get an education in basic genetics to help you understand why two dogs that are perfectly healthy can produce puppies that will suffer serious genetic disease.
Make sure that the dogs you produce are capable of a full and happy life, sound in mind, body and temperament. Recognize that good physical health is not enough; the dogs should be raised to be great companions too.
Even if you love your dog very much, and can forgive its faults of temperament, do not breed overly timid or aggressive dogs. Most lead overly restricted lives, and many are killed long before their time, far better they never exist in the first place.
Understand that your love of your dog can make you blind to its faults.
An outside eye will help both you and your puppy buyers know that your opinions are more than just wishful thinking.
There are plenty of good "just pets" in the shelters, if that is the best you can produce you aren't making the world of dogs any better.
Obtain an objective evaluation of the health and fitness of your dog by testing it in a manner appropriate to the breed, in some activity, e.g. obedience, agility, hunting, tracking, search and rescue, stockdog work, conformation, flyball . . . The goal is to increase the probability that the dogs you bring into this world will make a good companion. You do this by demonstrating skills taking intelligence, problem solving ability, dedication or persistence, bidability or desire to please, stability of temperament among other things, and showing soundness and physical fitness.
Ensure that the necessary time is invested to produce puppies that will make good companions.
If you own the sire ensure that the puppies you are responsible for creating will get the necessary time and attention.
In most cases a responsible person will need to be home full time from one week before the dam is due to whelp until the last puppy is in its new home.
Provide the best opportunity for building self-confidence and individual identity. Give each puppy individual attention away from its littermates on a daily basis. Failure to provide proper socialization may not produce "bad pets" but it will limit realizing the full potential of each dog, and yes sometimes does deprive the puppy of learning the skills necessary to be a good companion.
A person who cares about producing the very best out of their puppies will limit their breeding. In most breeds that means no more than one litter at a time because one litter is about all the time one human has for proper socialization.
If you don't want to have the same responsibility for the progeny of your dogs then insist the dogs you produce be spayed or neutered. Remember, you are the one in control. You can require agreement by contract. If someone insists on irresponsible breeding you don't have to be a part of it. Use your power of contract to educate, and to enforce your role as a responsible breeder.
Contribute to the future well being of dogs. Support and participate in programs designed to collect and maintain standardized information on the health of dogs. Centralized data collection will provide a tool to better enable thoughtful breeders to spot and avoid problems.
Don't breed a very young dog. Mere physical ability to bear puppies is not enough. The dog needs to be completely physically and mentally mature. In most breeds that means at least two years old.
Learn the risks before breeding. Decide whether your goals are worth risking the life or health of your dog.
Never sell without a written contract. Make sure the contract is clear to both of you. Make sure the contract is fair to both of you. Think about it from both sides - the seller and the buyer, and always keep in mind the best interests of the dogs. Here is a sample of a guarantee from a contract.
Make sure the buyer has an opportunity to review the contract without feeling pressure. Send it to them in advance, or otherwise insist that they review it before they commit to taking a puppy home. Ask them to write down any questions or concerns so you can go over them together. That protects both of you. You want the person to understand both their rights and their obligations.
Don't expect the buyer to read the contract on their own even if you do give it to them in advance. Go over the most important provisions with them, and have them initial that location in the contract. Try your best to make the buyer feel comfortable about asking questions.
Make sure you know the laws and rules that may affect you. Check to see whether a Puppy Lemon Law , local regulations and ordinances or the rules of your breed registry will affect you.
Consider a checklist to review responsible breeder qualities.
2006-10-31 17:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋