i am going to breed my dog (for purebred pups) but i am not sure if it is safe to breed her when she goes into heat the first time.
2006-12-26 07:54:43 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would say if you MUST breed a dog (though I would recommend not doing it) you should wait for the second heat. Some bitches bred during the first heat are not emotionally mature enough to raise pups.
2006-12-26 07:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never they are not developed enough themselves.Don't be so hasty to have puppies.Believe me you are not going to get rich and think of your pets life.Have your pet spade.Most likely others will not be as happy with your pets puppies as you are and you will just be adding to the pet population.Raising puppies is a full time job and it is extremely expensive,good food can be over a dollar a pound.If you can't afford these expenses /Don't go there.Immunizations start at 3 weeks and worming at one week and their are 4-5 immunizations until age 1 year and the first few weeks of life.Shots are due at 6,12,15 and18 weeks of age.This is very important and their are other things to consider when breeding dogs.You should know the males genetics and temperament etc.Get some literature and read up on breeding before you do this .
2006-12-26 08:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, do not breed her the first heat. Just becuase a 12 year old girl has a period does not mean that her body is actually ready to have kids. Same thing with dogs.
The second heat is also too early if you plan to have any sort of quality in your dogs. If you are actually serious about advancing the breed, then you should wait until the ***** is in her thrid heat at least. If she is a large breed, she should have an OFA rating for her hips and that cannot be done until she is 2 years old.
"Pure bred" does not necessarily mean "quality". People who are willing to invest in their dogs' health and well being are well rewarded. Backyard breeders pump out litters too early and too often and it shows in their dogs.
If you are breeeding for money, then you need to do a LOT more research before you start your breeding program. You may get $1,000 for a litter of pups and people think that that is good money. My pick goes for $5,000 and I have a 3 year waiting list for my dogs. But I also work very hard on keeping my dogs in excellent shape and NEVER breed any dog or ***** that isn't superb in quality.
2006-12-26 08:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
It's never a good idea to breed from your ***** at her first season. She's not going to be fully mature, physically or mentally, and is more likely to have problems with the birth and with rearing her puppies. Wait until at least her second season, if she's in season twice a year, I'd wait until she's at least 2 years old as she will then be mature and you'll know whether her temperament is suitable to breed from her.
Before you think about getting her mated, make sure you have done your research well. You'll need time, space for her, money (it's not a way to make profit!) and no need for sleep. A good book is 'the book of the *****', which can be quite scary as it details everything that can go wrong but it's best to be prepared. you'll need to make sure both she and the puppies are wormed, pay careful attention to her nutrition both before and after the birth, and be aware of problems which need veterinary attention. You'll need money put by for if she needs a caesarian, and also be mentally prepared for the possibility of losing either puppies or your ***** in the worst case. The other thing that people find difficult is actually letting the puppies go, be careful who you home them to ie that they are going to vaccinate and insure their puppy.
2006-12-26 10:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mollymoo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know the answer to this question, you probably should leave the breeding to people who do this for the love of the breed, who know exactly how, why and when to breed.
It's irresponsible to breed to make a few bucks off of purebred puppies, or to have "my Lassie's puppy" later. There are serious considerations for the health of the ***** as well as for the health of the puppies, and if you aren't prepared to properly care for them all you have no business doing it.
Let responsible breeders do the breeding. Don't become one more irresponsible backyard breeder.
2006-12-26 08:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by magsgundah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though it has happened before and I know that it will happen again I really highly advise against it . Think of it in terms as the same with a child ,, the second heat is highly better for them as they are more mature and they have a better idea about what is going on with the changes in there body. Children having children is always harder on any one animal or human...... This will give you more time to find the right husband for your dog any way,,, you want to make sure that there pedigree is as good as your own dogs or even better. good luck and take care of your baby!
2006-12-26 08:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by rescuemeanimalrescue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you don't breed your b**** not until she is at least 18 mths to two yr old she is far to young yet and when she comes on heat for the first time she is far to young i take it you have never breed before so you really need to think about what you are doing its not just about your ***** having pups there is a lot more to it than that so think very caerfully about what you are doing
2006-12-28 05:11:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait for her second heat. But why would you want to breed? There is so many puppies and dogs that end up at shelters. There is no money into breeding.
2006-12-26 08:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by undertowrottie 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
NEVER EVER on her first heat. That would be like a 13 year old getting pregnant. It can be very dangerous for her health and you could cause major complications in pregnancy.
Always wait until AT LEAST the second heat.
I just bred my purebred pitbull with another purebred on her second heat. Hopefully we'll have some pups in the next few months. Good luck on your breedings!
2006-12-26 07:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by Kristin B © 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You wait until she is 2 years old and has passed health tests (not just simple vet exams) and has either been shown and pointed or obtained her championship or has been evaluated by at least 3 knowledgable, unbiased people/judges of the breed to insure she meets breed standard. You also make sure she has an impeccable pedigree and has something to offer back to the breed by way of improvement. Anything less is breeding irresponsibly.
2006-12-26 10:10:11 · answer #10 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋