You are obviosly not bothering to show your dog to prove it is worth breeding in the first place, or you wouldn't be on here asking this question. No reputable breeder is going to let any dog of theirs any where near yours if you don't have a proven up and coming champion. The only thing you'll find is a back yard breeder who is looking to make a fast buck, or wants to show the children what birth is like. Get the dog altered. There's too much already sitting in shelters for you to be adding to the problem.
2006-12-28 05:05:17
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answered by Sweet Cakes 3
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The first place you start is learn how to spell the name of your breed.
THEN place it in google or go to the AKC web site to find a breeder.
Then, unless your dog has something "special" to add to or enhance the breed I very much doubt you will find a reputable breeder to help you in your endeavors.
Instead of breeding why don't you look into showing your dog at a few competitions and maybe a conformation show.
Find a club and try out some agility or obedience.. there are many avenues to have fun with ones dog.
GOOD LUCK
2006-12-28 03:53:09
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answered by H.O.T. Dog 6
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Just because it's a "champion bloodline" doesn't mean it's show quality.
Just because it's a "champion bloodline" doesn't mean it's breedable.
Unless your dog's gone through shows and won some ribbons, there's no reason to breed your dog. Chances are, your dog's of the companion quality.
Good breeders don't sell their show quality dogs to people who do not intent to show the dog. It would be such a waste.
Good breeders keep in touch with the owner of their dogs. You would've gotten suggestions from your breeder about breeding easily.
Good breeders also don't breed dogs who haven't proven themselves in the show ring.
Spay/neuter...it saves lives.
2006-12-28 03:21:19
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answered by Wags 2
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Be careful in choosing a breeder.Get the magazine Dog Fancy,read the ads from breeders,contact them,meet them,see their dogs,their setup,their pedigrees.Talk to as many as you can.
If you have an AKC registered dog,go to www.AKC.org and read up on your breed.Go to their breeder directory,and do your research.Meet as many breeders and see as many dogs as you possibly can.Avoid massproducers,"puppy-mills".
AKC can help you with advice and recommendations.Read the standard for your breed.Choose a mate that has the details your dog lacks,compared to the AKC standard.Make sure to have good homes for the puppies you plan to produce.And do remember,it costs quite a bit to produce healthy puppies.
2006-12-28 03:06:40
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answered by Flowergirl 2
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I'm guessing if you only want to breed because your cocker is "choc & tan with the most beautiful eyes" that you really don't know what you are doing. Please don't breed this dog. Only 30% of puppies born end up in stable loving homes.
If you had Super Cocker, the most wonderful dog in the world who is the picture of health certified by vets and those organizations that specialize in keeping track of such things....if your Super cocker has proven himself by competing in various dog sports to show that he is capable of doing what the breed was created to dog...
If you have had diehard Cocker fanciers stop you on the street gushing about the perfect lines, the conformation and temperament of your dog....
Maybe he should be bred.
But I'm guessing none of those things are true. Yet, there are people who possess Super Cockers who fullfill all of those requirements and never breed. Because they know how many of those puppies bred will end up in home with people that will mistreat them.
don't breed.
2006-12-28 03:16:49
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answered by renodogmom 5
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With hundreds of Champion, health-certified Cockers available at stud, why would any breeder want to use an unknown pet on their female?
2006-12-28 12:55:24
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answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7
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Try the AKC.com.. .and search on your state for reputable breeders. Please don't consider breeding your dog unless the intention is to improve the pedigree. Puppies are cute, but the cost of breeding fees, and pre- and post-natal care will negate any profit you think you might incur.
2006-12-28 02:59:11
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answered by bakfanlin 6
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I'm tired of dead dogs. By Diane Blackman
Honestly, I'm really tired of dead dogs. I try to remember to be persuasive when answering "I want to breed my dog" posts. But every time I read one of those posts one thing haunts me. The thing that haunts me is the sight at our local animal control of barrel after barrel filled with dead dogs and cats. Tossed in and packed in tight, so much garbage to be hauled away to the rendering plant. I think of my friend who worked there, loved dogs, did the best by them he could and finally had a nervous breakdown haunted by all those dead dogs.
When I read the "I want to breed my dog" posts I am haunted by great sadness. I have in my mind's eye the cages of dogs I could not save. When I went to the animal shelters in search of the perfect dog for me I passed over some sweet nice dogs. I could not save them all. Although my heart tore to do it I looked for my match, and I found her. But the image of some of those dogs I left behind rests not too far behind the image on my dog's cage card - euthanasia date that afternoon.
I grieve for the dogs. I want to reach through the computer and slap these "I want to breed my dog" people silly. Gad how insular their lives that they do not know of the heartache of those shelters. Yet, I know, that they really do not know. These "I want to breed my dog" types are filled with myth and fantasy. They do not know the consequences of their vision. So I take twenty deep breaths, try to delete rather than send my angry post (although sometimes I miss) and try to teach them that there is more to learn.
Sometimes, like this very moment, it feels as though I'm beating my head against a brick wall. But I know that people do get educated, so I come back again, tilting at windmills and try to keep those haunting images at bay. I'll keep trying, but damn, I'm tired of dead dogs.
Diane Blackman
Companion of Tanith and Oso; Nox, Yoda, Lady Greystoke, Mr. Doublestuff and Pazzaz
2006-12-28 03:06:01
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answered by Anonymous
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I surely hope you do not go through with this. You do not even know how to spell Cocker Spaniel. Dear God.
We have enough puppies in this world. Please please please leave it to the professionals!!
2006-12-28 03:20:37
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answered by LiaChien 5
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