i have a 3yr old staffy, i have tried to breed her on the lst 2 seasons but i dont seem to get the timing right.
she seems to bleed for about 20 days or so, shall i try on days 11-14 regardless of her still bleeding or wait till the blood lightens?
many thxs all
2006-11-21 07:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by eyoremum2004 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i only intend on letting her have the one litter, they wont end up in dogs homes, all pups are going to friends and family.
2006-11-21 07:32:51 · update #1
She won't be receptive until the discharge is straw colored.(yellowish).Also, the vulva must be very soft, not just swollen.
2006-11-21 07:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Unless this dog has had and passed health tests (OFA/PennHip on hips, CERF/PRA on eyes, thyroid, etc) has a fantastic pedigree, has been evaluated to see if she meets breed standard and is at least 2 years old my advice is to NOT breed her.
Breeding is a BIG responsability and should be done to better the breed not just produce a litter of puppies. If your dog doesn't meet any of the above and has nothing by way of betterment to give back to her breed then don't breed. Also be aware breeding is a big risk..you could end up losing your dog as well as all pupps, you could have an emergency c-section, mastitis, pyometria, other infections, low/no milk production, toxic milk, still born or deformed pups, etc...It is also very wise not to breed if you have no idea what is involved with breeding and don't have general breeding, whelping newborn care knowledge.
2006-11-21 08:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cannot be sure that none ever ends up in rescue as things change, people move house, become ill, get divorced, get allergies etc. Then perhaps one of the family also wants to breed from each b1tch pup born. What reason would you have to have a litter?
Have you got a dedicated room in the house for a litter of say 6 pups, each sh1tting ands p1ssing 8 times a day?
Have both parents been hip scored and have they both been screened for HC and PHPV?
Or are you simply wanting to make some money and not really that bothered whether they carry hereditary diseases?
2006-11-21 08:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It isn't unusual for females of large breeds to forgo mating. If you have taken her to the vet and she checks well you want to wait for her to show a yellowish discharge. Some dams never show interest. I really don't recommend you breed but, as I have said before people do what they want. Hope this advice helps.
2006-11-21 07:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please don't............
There are huge amounts of them in rescue today. Supply is already out weighing demand.
Please look at dog rescue forums and see how many are in the 7 day pounds, and will be euthanised because they have no home or rescue placement on day 8. So very sad.
If I can prevent just one litter of pups, it will be a start.
maybe, you could encourage rescues instead of pups to your family n friends, they are so rewarding. Rescue have pups too sometimes.
2006-11-21 09:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My advice is: don't.
Just because a dog has papers doesn't mean she should be bred. The people breeding purebred dogs are usually the ones going to shows, have years of experienced, and know so much about dog health before they even start to breed. I'd argue that since you aren't even sure of this breed's estrus cycles, you may be better off doing more research & getting a mentor.
sorry to be disagreeable. I'm just at the rescue end of things, seeing dogs killed every day -- some even purebreds -- because shelters are overflowing. Everyone with a purebred dog thinks the dog *should* be bred because he/she has papers, but papers aren't a good enough reason.
Anyway thanks for considering my point of view.
2006-11-21 07:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Funchy 6 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Hi,
Unless you have a very good reason for breeding her,please don't.There are more staffords at Battersea dogs home needing homes than other breeds.
You should also be aware both the sire and dam should be tested for L2hga/HC and PHPV.
I have posted a link for you to read about breeding your b*tch.
http://www.staffords.co.uk/sbtbc/breeding.htm
2006-11-21 07:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by busy lizzie 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Wait until the blood lightens. If she keeps bleeding take her to the vet asap
2006-11-21 07:21:27 · answer #8 · answered by I think... 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
wait until the blood lightens.
good luck
2006-11-21 07:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by pd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure there is a boy dog and there is a girl dog
2006-11-21 07:26:37 · answer #10 · answered by markpoo 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋