Me and my husband have a male pug that is around 3 years old, we are getting readty to get a female who is almost 7. We want one litter out of them that away we have offspring from the male. We dont know if the female is to old to breed though. We dont want them for money, just want to have one pup at least from the male because he is a very well tempered family pet. Also, the female is a fawn and our male is a black pug, will that make any difference at all? If you know the answers or have a good website about it please let me know.
2006-12-12 18:46:12 · 6 answers · asked by Trisha C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just so you know, just because your male has lovely temperment does not mean the pups will be like him. Unfortunately with dog breeding (and this is the reason why having a purebred dog with papers is so important) it is not just the parents that are integral to having healthy, lovely tempered pups. If either grandparents on either side of the parents had genetic problems, health issues etc it could come through in your pups. If you do not know the parents of your current dogs (on both sides) and their lineage do not breed! Some people think that purebred dogs with papers are all about "stuck up" people who are concerned with "good blood" - it is so much more important than that. The history of the dogs you are breeding from is integral to the health/temp of your pups. If you are not experienced in this area do not breed! You said that you haven't yet got your female dog - how do you know her temperment is good unless you have already lived with her?
If you are considering breeding your dogs, my best advice would be don't. However there is probably little I can say to convince you otherwise, such as the thousands of dogs in shelters because of irresponsible breeding and overpopulation, or all the medical problems that can occur with your ***** and her pups (I have a friend who is a registered breeder, with 20+ years experience, I could tell you horrible stories about how the mother needed an emergency c-section, how she rolled on her pups and killed them, how much a risk it is to breed from a female dog as it is not unusual that some can die from giving birth...).
If you are definately going to breed, please please please do your research properly. Speak to some registered pug breeders so they can give you advice. Have a vet you trust explicitly on hand, have some $$ saved in case your female and the pups need emergency medical attention etc.
I don't know how much you know about dog breeding as all I have to go by is your original post, which is why I am trying to give you some good info.
2006-12-12 22:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by husky87 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I only breed my female twice in a lifetime(if at all) When they are 2 1/2 and 4 years of age. Never more than that. Yes people will tell you it is ok but, I don't agree. Plus there are already too many Pugs on the planet. Sorry, but they are showing up in record numbers in the pounds and rescues. You cant guarantee they will have any of the fathers traits and they usually have more than one pup. What about the rest or if they carry none of the fathers traits? What will you do then? Breeding is not for armatures, you could seriously hurt your dogs. YA is not the place to research breeding. That is unless you are seeking someone to agree with you. The truth is you shouldn't be breeding your dogs!
2006-12-12 22:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In this case you will have to depend on the seller to tell you the truth about the medical history of the female.
I raise Chihuahuas, I have retired some at 3 years after the mom having a hard time giving birth. Others I have retired at 8 years, due only to their age and concern for their health. They would birth quick and easy with minimal stress. After the 3 year old had her 2nd litter I was a hysterical wreck.
How may litters has the new female had? Was she bred back to back (bad for the female). When was her last litter?
You will have to consider all the above, talk with the vet that the previous owners used, he will be helpful due to the fact he will know her history. Ask for her medical records to be transferred to the vet you will be using.
If she has not been bred to death, is in good health and has had good luck with minimal stress during previous litters, you should be OK with her having another litter.
Just be sure you plan to be near her when she is due to have her litter, know which vet will be on call the entire week she is due. It is always best to know what to do and where to go in an emergency instead of trying to remember, under stress, what to do.
2006-12-12 19:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs should be retired from breeding at seven years of age. They are considered a senior by then. A female can still go into heat and get pregnant at that age, but it would not be good for her body to go through the experience... it would be like a 60-year-old woman having a baby.
Please do your pets a favor and have them fixed. Breeding an animal should NEVER be "because they're such a sweet dog and we want a puppy from them". Breeding should ALWAYS be done to IMPROVE the breed. Period.
2006-12-12 19:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by 20224_RenaissanceSummit 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Has she been bred before? Is she in really hard physical shape?
7 is getting pretty risky, I don't think I would breed a 7 year old.
She will likely need a C-section.
2006-12-13 02:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pups may not take after the father. Ask a vet about the health of the female.
2006-12-12 18:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The female is too old. Don't breed her.
2006-12-13 02:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋