I have a boston terrier that has just went through her first "heat". I want to bread her and I have been told that she will have to have a C-section. Is this true??
2006-11-25 13:59:03 · 15 answers · asked by reni768 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most people I have talked to with a female BT have had a c-section to deliver the pups. You could ask the breeder you purchased your female from if she somes from a line of free whelpers. But just some things to think about before you dive in to this... My female just had a litter in July. She had a c-section, even though my vet said she would probably not need one due to her larger size. Needless to say that wasn't the case. She only had 4 pups and the vet bills alone added up to $1300... (Pre delivery exam, surgery, stitches being removed, puppy exams, dew claws removed, 2 wormings each and shots twice for all 4 pups). Then you have to account for all of the food, linens, carpet cleaning, and most of all your TIME (including time off work at points)! After it was all said and done, selling each for around $400 I think I just about broke even!!! And I own the father, so that's still what it cost me without stud fees. If it's for the money... there isn't any. It is a huge lump of money to shell out for maybe an even return about 2 months down the road... if you can even sell them all that quickly. Not to mention the newspaper add was around $150. So... don't just do it for the "experience"... or for thinking you'll make money. It is probably the most heart wrenching thing in the world to make these little puppies breathe, (we helped rub ours to make them breathe after the birth since the mother was still under) fall in love with them, and then have to sell them to someone... especially people you don't particularly know. I cried every time I sold one. So leave it to the professionals. It's a pretty rough game.
2006-11-29 12:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Abbott*Lee's*Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breed her ONLY when you've done the following: 1. She is AKC (or Canadian KC) registered. 2. She is at least 2 yrs old and been tested for all genetic problems in the breed. 3. You have shown her in confirmation and earned a champion title. 4. You have written permission from the breeder to breed her. Yes small dogs and especially those with wide heads usually need an expensive c-section to deliver the puppies ($1,500+) I'm not sure of all the fees for the various genetic tests you will need; probably several hundred. I would guess the average would be 2-4 puppies. If you cannot complete the above then she should be spayed now and not bred at all.
2016-05-23 02:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say,but the answr is most probably will require a C-section.I owned two Boston Terrier females and both required a C-section ,because the Boston Terrier pup's head is very big and difficult to expell.If you breed your pet,just prepare for a C-section in advance.
2006-11-25 14:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Help 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not always, but most of the time they do. You will need to plan as if a c-section will be needed. A friend breeds Bostons, and I think pretty much all are delivered c-section. It is better to just schedule one instead of wait until the ***** is in distress/danger and you need to go to an emergency clinic at 3am.
2006-11-26 03:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandma breeds Boston Terriers. Her two females have never had to have a C-section. Both has had about 8 litters. But it could happen. But most likely not. Good Luck
2006-11-25 14:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetblue85 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only if it is breed with dog that is bigger than it. But usually the baby die's. but if you don't get a C-section it will die. but no it will not need a C-section if it is breed with the same breed of dog. They can only have at the most 3 pups in a litter.
2006-11-25 14:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's possible, but not definite. To reduce the risk, wait until she is 2-3 years of age before breeding her, and choose a male that is not larger than her.
2006-11-25 14:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
many of the pug nosed breeds end up with c-sections, not all the time, but a great deal of the time. save your self some heart ache and money, spay the dog.
2006-11-25 14:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by jenni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible but not all do. Have her checked by a vet and be sure the male is not bigger than she is. Also, make sure she is 2 yr old at the least.
Good luck.
2006-11-26 08:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More often than not, Bostons are delivered by C-section because their heads are too large for a natural delivery.
But please, do not breed your dog, just because she's purebred. Save her the trouble, and spay her.
2006-11-25 14:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋