2006-12-28 15:48:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Is your dog Registered with the AKC or CKC? If not, please, please don't breed your dog and add to the never ending overpopulation of the breed. If she is Registered and providing she is a GOOD specimen of the breed that deserves to be bred, and that you have the right goals in mind for the betterment of the breed, contact or go visit the German Shepherd Dog Club Of America. Contact them or some of the reputable breeders and ask for guidance.
2006-12-28 19:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Momof3boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she a pure bred? message me i have a male i would love to breed ive been looking for a female.
2014-04-30 08:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by julia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you breeding purebreds or just a random anything? And if it is a purebred, are you improving the breed?
I would guess the answer is a general any German Shepherd (as if you were actually improving the breed, you would already have a male picked out).
So, my answer is PLEASE DONT BREED YOUR DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are only contributing to the overpopulation of dogs and increasing the genetic flaws in the German Shepherd breed. Leave this to the professionals and spay your dog ASAP.
2006-12-28 16:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by Illiara 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to breed? Does she have any titles? Has she had her genetic testing- OFA and CERF? Does she exemplify the breed standard?
A test to see if you shoud breed her
http://www.hsky.org/pdf/BreedChart.pdf#search=%22breeding%20quality%20dog%22
Are you a backyard breeder or a responsible one? Clickand see
http://bullmastiffinfo.melkevbullmastiffs.com/comparis.htm
Will you be apart of this
http://www.borntodiepets.com/html/video.htm
Contact a German Shepherd Club Member and get mentored. Also, research.
2006-12-28 15:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Assuming she is registered you should take her to shows to prove she is an excellent example of the breed WORTHY of passing on her genetics.. and take her for prebreeding vet check - including hips etc...
select a male who has proven himself as well - you can meet some at the shows or get a dog magazine - the advertise in the mags.
do not breed any dog simply becuase you can - we dont need more inferior pups...especially large breeds...
also every heat cycle, every litter, is a health risk to her..
2006-12-28 15:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Do not breed your dog unless your intention and the result will be an improvement in the pedigree. If your intention is 'making some money,' forget it. Stud fees, pre- and post-natal vet care will negate any profit you think you might get.
2006-12-28 21:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked out this site? http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi
How about this one? http://siriusdog.com/articles/hereditary-congenital-diseases-dog.htm
The first site is some of the hundreds of GSD's currently homeless in your own community and those nearby. The second is potential inherited diseases that GSD's have...and there are a ton!
Have you had your dog checked out to be sure she is clear of the numerous diseases that GSD's pass on to their offspring? Not just your vet saying your girl is healthy, but have you gotten OFA's on her hips and elbows, CERF on her eyes and so on?
Until you do know that your dog is as healthy as possible and is unlikely to pass on any diseases to her pups, you shouldn't breed. The sire of any pups should also have had all the checks done.
Have you talked with other breeders, especially GSD breeders, so that you know what you are looking for in a male? Your girl has flaws...every dog does. You want any potential sire of pups for your girl to be strong in areas where your own female is weak.
Do you KNOW what areas your girl is weak in?
One way to find out is to enter her into Conformation shows. To enter her into some sort of event where she has to prove she is athletic, as a GSD should be. Like Agility, Flyball, etc. You could also prove her worth in the Obedience ring. And, last, but certainly not least, she should have some temperament titles, proving she has the attitude that GSD's should have, so she can pass that on to her pups.
The sire of the pups, again, should have all this testing done.
As I pointed out with the first link, there are hundreds of GSD's waiting for homes in your area. Dogs who may very well be put down due to a lack of homes. There is no shortage of GSD's, no reason to breed more...
Unless you have a solid goal in mind for the betterment of the breed, unless you intend to create the healthiest, physically and mentally, pups possible. Unless you intend to carefully screen the buyers of your pups.
And unless you intend to have a contract requiring the return of any offspring of your dog should the new owners not be able to keep them. For whatever reason, at any date in the future.
This is called being a responsible breeder. If you don't have this clause in the contract you have the puppy buyer sign, the pups of your own dog might very well end up on the site above.
As to your actual question, where can you find a mate. If you contact other responsible GSD breeders, attend dog shows, attend field events...you will find a qualified mate!
2006-12-28 16:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by Lori R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually, which too long for me. I consider it depends on the guy as well as his face though. Certain guys can easily pull off long hair and other folks can't.
2017-02-27 04:23:36 · answer #8 · answered by Duke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 15:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I honestly dont have the patience to keep my curly hair long
2017-01-20 09:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋