2007-01-09 10:07:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i guess i wasn't clear before. i do not want to go into the breeding business. i want to stud my dane in order to preserve his line. he holds dual reg.'s and has had every medical test known. i'm a pet groomer, so i see first hand a lot of bad breeding so i feel like i'm educated far more than a lot of breeders. i've studied dogs for 20 years and currently work with aggressive breeds that need specialized training. let me assure you this venture is far from a profit venture. lastly, i also know personally my danes dam and sire and owners. there are no health issues as far back as 3 generations. please lets be civil or be silent
2007-01-09 11:00:53 · update #1
okay,,, what qualifications does he have?? did all his health clearances pass? alll blood work normal? has he finished in the show ring? if so,, you would have a line of people at your door,, if not,, you are just aiding in backyard breeding - most of which the pups will end up in shelters or with health issues,,, please rethink this and get your poor dog neutered.. i know of no reputable place that would breed to an unproven dog
2007-01-09 10:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless your Dane has been shown & pointed/championed or has been evaluated by at least 3 unbiased, breed knowledgable peopel/judges, then he should NOT be "studded". The only reputable place to advertise is in a publication such as Dane World.
Also just because you have seen parents or that he is dual registered doesn't mean a thing (especially if one or both are from a scam registry such as ACA, Worldwide, National Dog Registry, CKC as in Continental Kennel Club, Canine Kennel Club) even AKC/UKC ppaers don't mean quality or that he's worthy of being bred they simply mean he's a purebred.nor does knowing his pedigree for 3 generations. Unless his parents are show champions, have been health tested (OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, thyroid) and passed and came from responsible, reputable breeders then it really means nothing.Just knowing his parents & 3 generations doesn't mean his line needs to be preserved either...some lines should not be. Before breeding you need to have no less then a 5 generation pedigree and know health history, temperament, show history, longevity of every dog in it..you also need to know colors and what color familys can be bred together and waht ones can't. You need to know health issues that Danes are prone to and what steps can be taken to help reduce the risks. You need to know that you put your dog at risk for some serious infections by standing him at stud. You also need to know that supplying sperm to produce puppies makes you a breeder and makes you just as responsible for any litters produced as it does the female owner.
Breeding in any form is a HUGE responsability.
Also be advised the longer your dog stays intact the higher his risk goes for testicular and prostrate cancer, prostrate infections & anal fistuals. Also hormonal driven behaviors can intensify. Standing a dog at stud can also bring out some very undesirable behaviors taht hadn't come out before.
I suggest going to the Great Dane Club of America site GDCA and learning the breed standard and the code of ethics as well as other very valuable info. I also recommend you get & read the book The Great Dane; Model of Nobility by Jill Swedlow. I also recommend getting a copy of Dane World magazine.
2007-01-09 12:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Great Dane Club of America has a magazine available to members. That would be where the reputable stud owners advertise.
http://www.gdca.org/
2007-01-09 10:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about at the dog shows you brought him to to champion to? Or the breeder from which you purchased him? Or your mentor since it just seems that you're starting out.
Havn't done these things? Don't know what I'm talking about. Get to your vet ASAP and get him neutered. We don't need any more back yard bred Danes in this world. The 862 Great Danes on Petfinder don't need any more company.
2007-01-09 10:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by Heather L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all dogs are breed quality even if they are AKC registered. What makes you think your dog is worthy of being bred? Anyone who is reputable and breeding for the betterment of the breed will not want to use your pet quality dog. You may as well forget it or post in the newspaper like all other backyard breeders do.
2007-01-09 10:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LMAO!!! That you would even ASK the question...not to mention HERE...shows that YOU are NOT responsible...and you dog is CRAP!
A good stud needs more than testicles!!!!
If the dog was good, why would you be wondering WHERE to ADVERTISE????? If you knew anything about dogs and breeding, and wanted to preserve his LINE, you would be breeding him to a bit ch of the same line. Not to some bit ch that called you from a classified ad. Good studs are not advertised. The bit ches find them because they have something to offer. I have NEVER had to advertise a stud. You either do that or BUY a bit ch that compliments him and breed yourself!!!!!! Posting this on YA! of all places does not make you look like anything but a BYB wannabe. We don't call it "studding" either. I don't even think it is a word!!!!!!
2007-01-09 10:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You are brave asking breeding questions here!
I asked for information to help me decide to breed or not to breed and was flamed!
Good luck with your hunt for information. I'd go to google and look for a great dane assoc, or go back to the breeders and ask their advise.
2007-01-09 11:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by Fuzzy Wuzzy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If all of your great danes shots and papers are acceptable you might be able to advertise on your vets bulletin board, they have them in almost every vet office, they even let you put these notices on walmart bulletin boards if you feel comfortable in posting your number where you can be reached.
2007-01-09 10:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by hypergal1942 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋