I want to know how long can i breed my male boxer, he is 2 years old,when would i need to replace him ?
2006-11-30 15:22:41 · 7 answers · asked by pegqui 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh so u just use and then replace him like a pair of socks? U NEED HELP
2006-11-30 15:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all it seems from this question that you do not have the knowledge to be breeding any kind of dog let alone boxers. I am not trying to offend but most reputable breeders do a great deal of research and learning about the breed including things about breeding before they decide that they are going to breed.
Second of all boxers have several health problems associated with the breed; Cancers of all types, sub aortic stenosis (a genetic heart valve condition), BCM (boxer cardiomyopathy another heart problem), they are prone to allergies and skin conditions, and also thyroid conditions.
Reputable breeders test for the heart diseases with Auscultation by a board certified cardiologist to listen for murmers, echocardiography to look at the blood flow through the valves in the heart, 24 hour holter to count any VPC's (abnormal heart beats) that can be indicitive of BCM, Hip x-rays to look for dysplasia, and full thyroid panel. All of these tests should be done BEFORE breeding your dog.
You should also know the boxer standard very well and be breeding towards the standard or the "perfect" dog as described by the standard. Boxers should not be bred before 18 months to 2 years as they are not yet fully grown until that time. You should also be in touch with an experienced person in the breed to be your mentor.
Breeding is much more than making money, in fact when done properly and ethically most breeders that I know of LOSE money when breeding and showing.
As far as when you will need to replace him that is up to your dog. I recently bred my boxer ***** to an 8 year old boxer that is still successfully doing live breedings. Some dogs breed well into double digits but you should be aware that sperm count and motility can decline with age and you should have this looked at occasionally when your dog gets older.
Please for the sake of the breed do your research and talk to reputable breeders before deciding to breed your dog
2006-12-01 00:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by MsDolittle 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
wow what a horrible question. When you'll need to "replace" him? People like you don't need dogs and they most definently don't need to be breeding them. Leave breeding to the people who actually know what they are doing and get your dog neutered.
2006-11-30 23:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by mushroompumpkin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why would you want to replace him?
inless you are breeding show dogs you shouldnt be breeding...and if you dont know how long you can breed your dog for then you deffently dont need to be breeding cause you dont know what you are really doing....
2006-12-01 01:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by willowbluecrow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace him???? Oh he's not your pet and best friend?,You're just going to use him then discard him. I can't understand how people do this. I'm sure this dog will be wondering.... What did I do wrong.? I don't mind breeders,but there should be love there for the dog.
2006-11-30 23:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
honestly dont breed him til hes 3 or 4 its better for the dog to become mature and fully grown. watch who you breed with because you need to see if he'll get sick or damaged.
2006-11-30 23:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
uh never. plz let da pros do that. i wish ppl would stop breeding. or at leas...just stop backyard breeding
2006-11-30 23:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by funkypolak17 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋