2006-11-12
08:34:22
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I have three dogs two are rottie mixes and the third is suppose to a full blood. I wouldn't breed him because he isn't the right temp. he is a little aggressive...has been since the day I got him. I don't have any papers on him when i went to look at him he was in a apartment with tons of other animals and was only about 4 weeks old, he had already been taken from his mother and I knew I could give him a better home, so I took him. He is now 2 and very healthy. The one girl I have had since she was 8 weeks old and the guy I got her off of breed his Rottie with another Rottie that had bull massif in him, she was at top weight 168lbs very sweet and loving shows no signs of aggression at all, but she does have really bad hips. She now weighs 116lb and I really watch those hips...the third I don't know much about I adopted her from the shelter and believe she is pregnant will find out Tue she only weighs 58 lbs. Now i no nothing about breeding would i be wrong to let her have these pups?
2006-11-12
09:03:23 ·
update #1
I have been told they might not want to take the pups depending on how far along she is...but I will have the vet on call.
2006-11-12
09:05:04 ·
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Hey Jade I got a pregnant dog from the shelter..I DO NOT BREED I fixes my dogs because I know there are so many unwanted in the world. I was just asking why people were so mean when if come to breeding dogs.
2006-11-12
09:10:34 ·
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WHERE IN MY QUESTION DID I SAY THAT THE DOG BREEDER WAS MEAN?
2006-11-12
09:15:29 ·
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Because the think there are too many dogs already, pet overpopulation. That's why so many people insist on getting pets fixed too.
If she is pregnant let her have her pups, they should be ok. It's more how thay are raised than their bloodlines.
2006-11-12 08:37:47
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answered by DeAnna 5
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A responsible breeder will have their dogs checked for possible genetic defects before they are bred, and will only breed them with other dogs who have been cleared. This is to protect the prospective puppies from lives that can be filled with suffering.
Just because you have a nice looking Rottie and I have a nice looking Rottie is no reason for the two of us to breed a litter of Rotties. People who have done this have put a lot of Rotties with hip dysplasia on the market and caused a lot of suffering for a lot of dogs. Same with German Shepherds. The breed had become just about ruined about 20 years ago.
Because the only way to perpetuate a certain appearance that marks a breed, is to breed with other dogs who have essentially the same DNA, purebred dogs run a higher risk of genetic defects, just like European royalty once had a problem with hemophelia. A reputable breeder will take careful note of bloodlines going back for generations, to try to avoid interbreeding problems.
2006-11-12 08:47:24
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answered by Anonymous
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If she is not so far along that she can still be spayed, it would be best to have it done. As you already know from your own experience, her pups would likely end up at the shelter & possibly put down. It would be the best thing to do in this overpopulated pet world. If she is too far along, try to find the pups good homes - since she was pregnant from the shelter, maybe they will try to help as much as possible. Good luck.
2006-11-12 09:20:37
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answered by mustanglynnie 5
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i am not sure what you are referring to as "mean." perhaps it was the specific breeder you contacted? most responsible breeders do what they do because they love the animals so much. i breed doberman pinschers and i hope no one thinks i am mean, but i guess some people might. i have two main objectives when considering a stud for my female. i am always trying to improve the breed and focusing on structure, health and temperament. it is very important to me to ensure the stud has a clean bill of health i.e genetic profile (to minimize introducing any genetic abnormalities to my line), temperament of stud and his background, health i.e. hips, vwd, cancer, heart etc. i guarantee my puppies to the new owners from genetic abnormalities for 4 years. i also do home checks of prospective buyers to make sure the puppy is going into a good home. none of this is done to be mean. i want to produce the best puppies possible. in addition, i love these dogs so much i want to make sure they go to a home that is a good match for both the puppy and the new owner. i am not sure if you are, but if you are considering buying a purebred puppy i would recommend you do some research on the breeders and their reputations. i hope that helps.
2006-11-12 09:12:16
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answered by ss 1
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Most people that ask about breeding their dogs are not very responsible. If you have to cme on YAHOO of all places and ask questions about breeding your dogs, you shouldn't be breeding. There are countless resources on the correct and responsible way to breed dogs online. But people don't want to research, they want the easy way out.
Also, people breed for money. That is the number one reason you should NOT breed. A litter of high quality, champion line puppies will cost in the thousands to raise. But these dogs fit the breed standards (attitude, ability, frame, stature, etc) and have been tested for various diseases/problems. Hip dysplasia, bad eyes and ears, arthritus, bone problems, back and leg problems... These things put an end to quality life in pets. Thus, they want to breed only the best, to prevent these horrible things from happening to their puppies and to the people that take them into their homes.
People like to breed their dogs too early. Dogs don't stop growing until well after the 2 year mark. But they have their first heat typically between 6-9 months. That's like a 10 year old having babies. The body isn't done developing, having puppies outs a HUGE strain on the body which can and will stunt development and cause permanent damage. And that's not to even mention a litter of puppies trying to come out of a body that just isn't big enough. You end up with people that don't want to spend money on taking their dogs for a c-section because one of the babies is stuck in the birth canal, mom is in agony, puppy dies, the other puppies also die and mom dies shortly thereafter.
And in addition to all the horrible things that can and often DO go wrong in birthing puppies, there are all the unwanted puppies in shelters all over the country. Millions die each year because there aren't enough homes for them all. And yet people still want to breed. Then there is yet another litter that is abandoned (yes, abandoned) in a box in front of the local shelter. 5-8 more puppies that are just going to die because no one wants them.
Please, don't breed. Go to a shelter. I was at my local shelter last week to look for my lost cat. They had 3 full litters of the most gorgeous puppies! So contrary to popular belief, you don't get old, worn out and problem dogs from shelters.
You may not change the world by adopting a dog from a shelter, but you have changed the dog's world. Remember that. They need us, or they have no one at all.
2006-11-12 09:02:17
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answered by Jade 3
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Left her have the puppies. It doesn't matter if you know nothing abour breeding. She's already pregnant so nothing to worry about there. Just ask the vet on how to care for the puppies and how to help your dog deliver them. You can also find lots of infomation online and at the library. Don't kill the puppies . They don't deserve to die they didn't do anything.
2006-11-12 09:39:17
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answered by Charis 3
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If she is not far along...the vet can still spay her while pregnant (which I think would be the smart choice due to the pet overpopulation problem).
2006-11-12 13:31:23
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answered by Anonymous
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I had no idea that dog breeders were mean. I would guess that they're like everyone else. Some might be mean. but I'm sure others are not. Personally, I only know a few. They're like the rest of my friends, some very nice, some otherwise.
2006-11-12 08:58:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Because most idiots that want to breed their dogs have no freaking clue what they're doing!!
2006-11-12 08:56:55
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answered by Redawg J 4
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they are trying to protect their "lines"....i have run into this many times...they can really be jerks....they are trying to keep their respective breeds "pure" for the betterment of the breed....so no "faults" enter into the blood lines.... it is all very "uppity"...
2006-11-12 08:37:12
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answered by jmb85mom 2
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