I was given an unaltered male Boston Terrier who is deaf. I was given no info on how he became deaf. I have an unaltered Boston female I'd like to breed, but not sure if the male Boston's deafness will be passed on to the pups.
2006-12-19 21:47:52 · 10 answers · asked by Mayce 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi there. If your Boston Terrier is deaf because of a genetic defect (with genetic defects, they can be either born that way, or even slowly go deaf) then yes. He could very well pass this defect and to pass this faulty gene on to further generations by using him for stud is unconscionable, and unethical.
If however, he is deaf due to an accident then it would still be fine to breed from him.
If he is deaf due to old age, I would consider not breeding from him either. There have been studies that have proved that whilst males are still able to father offspring well into old age, the quality of the sperm produced does fall.
Do you have papers for the dog? Has it been screen for genetic defects such as hip problems, knee problems, heart problems etc?
To breed from a dog where these factors are an unknown quantity is also irresponsible - you do not know for sure if he does have problems that perhaps coupled with your female's weak traits could produce offspring with problems. When breeding you should do complete research on bloodlines etc and make sure that a dog's weaknesses are offset by the other dog's strengths.
You should contact the Canine Council to discuss breeding with them. Unfortunately YA is not a very good forum to mentor an aspiring breeder because there isn't the time of the space to go into enough detail.
I spent two FULL YEARS studying breed standards, visiting other kennels spending time with my mentor, hanging out at dog shows, learning grooming, nutrition etc etc etc before I even CONSIDERED breeding any of my dogs.
Also, females should not be bred from until after they turn 2 years of age. Earlier is detrimental to their health. THey should not be bred from after the age of 7. Quality of pups go down and it's also detrimental to their health. Females should only be bred from once a year. Your canine council will have a lot of guidelines that you can read.
2006-12-19 23:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "Boston Terriers, deafness", and you'll see a whole lot of links discussing how deafness is a GENETIC defect in Boston Terriers. Here's a link discussing not only deafness, but other genetic problems known in the Boston that you should consider and test for prior to breeding:
http://www.kismetkennel.com/BThealth.html
If you have no information on how he became deaf, it would be the ethical, responsible thing to assume that it's due to genetics.
2006-12-20 02:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, even in humans, deaf people only have abou a 1 in 10 chance of passing on their deafness. The thing you want to be wary of is if the deafness was caused by too much inbreeding (deafness and blindness in dogs are often attributed to this) then your puppies would be more likely to have problems. If you are breeding for profit, you will have to (ethically) disclose the sire's condition and this may effect the offspring's adoptability.
I would recommend getting both dogs fixed...they will be much happier.
2006-12-19 22:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sandie 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Is one eye blue and the other a different color? Then perhaps.
There is a deaf dog website listed below it offers a map for contacting individuals or groups in your area for advice, support, and encouragement, perhaps they can help.
PS Tyke you need to get a grip on your tude. There is a whole new world out there buddy.
2006-12-20 00:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by Hi'Lo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
besides to BAER and CERF Bostons choose OFA certifications for hip dysplasia (with a score of straightforward or more beneficial), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn college for thrombopathia. the superb position to satisfy bit** vendors is at conformation shows. in case you may't be "stricken" with it no respectable breeder will be "stricken" to apply your boy. Why would someone pay a stud fee to apply a puppy at the same time as they could have a champion with astounding health? do not get all indignant. in case you want the bit** vendors to apply your boy that is what you want to do. or you'll basically be coping with different outside breeders.
2016-12-01 00:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by korniyenko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know if he was born deaf or if he became deaf due to trauma. If you don't know, assume he was born that way. If he was born that way, then YES there is a genetic factor and you SHOULD NOT breed him. To breed him when you know or suspect he has a genetic deficit is irresponsible, and immoral. It is unfair to the puppies and unfair to the people you are selling them to.
2006-12-19 23:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by lizzy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In-debtness will be passed on to you. BYB
2006-12-19 22:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by woooh! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's genetic then yes, if from a disease or accident then no
2006-12-19 21:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think he could necessarily pass it on to his offspring!
2006-12-19 21:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
no it does not
2006-12-19 22:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by sri 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋