How long does a female chows cycle last. What is okay in breeding (father- daughter), (brother- sister)? Please help i think my male chow may have got to his sister.
2006-12-04 15:55:21 · 7 answers · asked by leleeb6 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A chow's estrus is the same as any other breed of dog. It "usually" lasts for 21 days, the prime breeding time is "usually" anytime during the second week... though I've seen a dog take during the first 3 days or even during the last 2 days. Also remember that "she" has to "allow" him access... gotta love nature!
Regarding family breeding: Rule of thumb... sister to brother is bad. Grand-father to grand-daughter is as close as most people will go... if the sister/brother are only 1/2 sister/brother the world won't blow up... but don't do it again!
If you have their 5 generation pedigree I'd be happy to translate it for you.
This site is great!
http://www.vetinfo.com
2006-12-04 16:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by aljo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen so many WRONG answers and advice on one question since I've been on this site. Even from people claiming 23 years in Dog Fancy (whatever that means). Geez. The only few right things I read are the heat cycle is basically the same for all dogs... no matter what breed. Thats true. And you should spay or neuter your pets...thats good advice too. All the rest is just plain wrong. One person was close in saying you should leave inbreeding to experienced breeders... in fact many breeders like to breed father/daughter or mother/son. The problem is that it will worsen any bad qualities or traits the dogs might have... and chows can have LOTS of bad qualities....especially temperment. The good is that it accentuates the good qualities too. This so called "shot" the people mention has been off the market for many years. Some might find it from foreign countries... but it is no longer available because it is a known carcinogen. It can also totally mess up a breeding female, or cause a uterine infection that might require an emergency spay. It also can not be given if it is the dog's first heat. Not adviseable. If you don't plan on breeding her, I'd get her spayed in about 2 weeks... even if she is pregnant, it won't complicate the surgery at all.
2006-12-04 16:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The female chow cycle is the same as any other breed of dog: it last aproximately 30 days, with the ***** able to get pregnant for about 7 of those days.
Inbreeding is something that only experienced breeders should ever attempt, otherwise, there is a very good chance you will end up with deformed puppies, serious temperment problems, or both.
I would suggest going to the vet immediately for a pregnancy test and should your ***** not be pregnant, book an appointment to get both her and her brother fixed. Altered dogs are much healthier than their unaltered counterparts. The only reason not to spay or neuter your dog is if you are a responsible, experienced breeder and have a proven show champion who will better the breed by reproducing. The vaste majority of dog owners do not fall into this catagory and for the sake of their dogs and the dog population in general, should have their pets altered as soon as they reach the appropriate age.
2006-12-04 16:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by mlle-fantine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OMG! If this is true please take this female to the vet to get a shot to stop the pregnancy. This only works if it is done within 48 hours of the breeding. Close breeding is undesirable, as it can produce deformed pups, or pups with genetic faults. If there are faults in the parents (which every dog has), they will be more pronounced in the pups. They don't stand a very good chance of being healthy.
Heat cycles last a total of 21 days. 7 days coming in, 7 days in full heat, 7 days going out. This is the norm, of course there are heats that are not normal, and are either appear short or prolonged. Please, please have your dogs neutered. There are so many unwanted dogs now, that don't get a chance to have happy lives. Don't bring more into this world. I will pray for you to do the right thing.
2006-12-04 16:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by a10cowgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think there is problems with deformities, due to a shallow gene pool, it would be a good idea to get your dogs spayed and neutered. Look up low cost clinics in your area.
2006-12-04 16:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by eva diane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get her to the vet for a shot to abort the litter. If you don't you'll end up with deformed babies. I've seen it happen, it's horrible and the whole litter had to be put to sleep.
2006-12-04 15:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh geeeeeze........SPAY TOMORROW!!!!!!
*&* neuter the damn DOG too!!
moron
2006-12-04 23:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋