my buddy is an 11 month old shih tzu x maltese. I want to breed him. I have found a maltese x poodle 13 months old. What do you think is this a good idea. How does one know if you buy an adult dog that she is not spade. thank you.
2007-01-08 10:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by redgoddess1000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Please don't breed your dog.
The sole purpose of breeding is to breed out the defects of a line and breed to the strengths. Your dog, simply because it is a mix, will more than likely have health problems found in both the breeds. The two small breed dogs you mention have prostate problems, eye problems and bladder problems, inherent in thebreed and a defect that professional breeders breed against.
The word is spelled 'spayed'.
And, under no circumstance should you breed a dog under two years old. This is for a bunch of reasons that professional breeders know, not the least of which is to prevent you from losing the ***** in whelping.
All you will be doing is bringing more dogs into the world, if you are very very lucky and don't lose the ***** and pups. This is a very small breed, even professional breeders take care with small dogs, extra care.
Please don't buy from a puppy mill either.
I can't hope enough that you will reconsider and neuter your dog.
What I do hope is that you visit a breeder in your area, of Maltese and Shi Tsus and poodles, and see what these breeds are supposed to look like when they aren't bastardized.
Please don't breed your dog.
2007-01-08 10:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No dog should be bred until they are at least 2 years old... a 13 month old girl is not fully developed and pregnancy could be dangerous and even fatal for her....
you need to do a lot of research and reading before you even consider breeding and cross breeding is certainly not recommended... there are plenty of unwanted dogs already in this world...and many more of these unwanted dogs are cross breeds (Mongrels) compared to pedigrees...
breeding needs to accentuate the good qualities of a breed.. and temperament is extremely important.
please consider carefully if you really want to be responsible for bringing these lives into the world... and do as much research as you can before you make any definate decisions.
Edit.. With regard to what Tiferni said; a dog is biologically capable of becoming pregnant at 7 months but if you saw the size of my chi pup who has just had her first season you could tell just by looking at her that a litter now would near enough kill her. At least 2 years are needed for the dog to grow to their adult size, fully develop and be healthy enough to whelp and rear her young.
2007-01-08 10:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't a good idea. It can be very expensive if things go wrong and what would happen to the pups? If you breed two different breeds of dog you don't know what problems may be inherent in that breed and what combinations you will get. Unfortunately there are too many unwanted dogs about so please don't add to them. You sound as though you mean well but it really isn't a good idea.
2007-01-12 08:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO DON'T BREED.. you do not seem to know anything about breeding... you do not breed mixed breed dogs EVER!!! has your PUPPY had all her health clearances etc. DO NOT BREED MIXED BREEDS!! there is no reason whatsoever for you to breed your dog.. have her spayed - now is the perfect age for that... 13 month old pup is too young to have pups,,, you need to grow up and educate yourself.. UGH
2007-01-08 10:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the worst idea I've heard today! Why do you want to breed? Do you think you are going to make money? Forget it, if you breed properly you won't make money, especially from crossbreeds. Don't forget if something goes wrong with the puppies after you've sold them, you run the risk of being sued!
Rescue centres are bursting at the seams. Don't add to their problems.
2007-01-09 02:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not breed non-purebred animals. There are enough unwanted dogs out there already. Get your dog a spayed friend.
2007-01-08 10:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by drumrchick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You ask if she is spade.Also if you are geting it from a breeder ask if you can bring your dog over to see if they get along.If its at a pet store bring your dog to the store if aloud at the store and bring it up to the window and hope for the best......YOU GO AHEAD AND BREED YOUR DOG!13 mouths is old enough to breed you can breed after the dogs first period.Trust me i have a 7 mouth old toy yourkie and i asked the vet when she could be breed and they said once she had her first period and thats around 12 mouths old.Mixed dogs are normaly better dogs pure breeds are to high maintenance.Trust me i have 2 pure and 1 mix i also know 3 people who have wonderful mix
2007-01-08 10:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by Bobby1991 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You are not much of a dog lover doglover if you are readily willing to sell pups to this irresponsible man?!
You seem to be in this just to make yourself a quick buck, I hate that.
2007-01-08 22:44:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are an irresponsible moron. Why do you intend to produce mongrel pups?
2007-01-09 03:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋