Best dogs for breeding?

Question

Looking for easy to breed dogs that will also make good pets, will be easy to sell the pups and get a decent ammount of money from.

Also what age do dogs become able to reporduce?

Any more important things I should know or look out for?

Thanks.

Ok you all seem to think I am not taking this serious or just want the money...
I really love dogs and I am very interested in breeding them.

This is my first attempt at finding information on what to do, so don't think im just going to ask on here and go out and buy 2 dogs straight away. This is just the beginning of my research, I am not irresponsible and I own and look after many other animals at home right now.

All I really wanted to know is are there any dogs that are particularly suitable for breeding. obviously making money comes into it somewhere so that is why I am asking.

you know what, screw all you who insult me.

**** yahoo answers if i cant get a decent response.

many people breed dogs successfully while still caring about the dogs welfare. its not like i have some stupid plan to make a dog farm or something.

if your not going to give helpful advice then **** off.

ok ok ive calmed down now... that was the beer talking :)

apologies

Answer 1

Anyone that wants to breed for money should not breed. It is a myth that you make money from breeding puppies.

Are you willing to take the risk the mother dies in childbirth? Are you willing to rush her to the vet in the middle of the night for an emergency c section?
Are you ready for a litter of four puppies where 2 or 3 don't survive? You will have to pay the vet for checking them out before they were put down..
Are you willing to fork out top dollar to buy premium dog food to keep your female's health optimal?

Those of us who breed responsibly cringe at the thought of people just breeding to make money.

Any dog worth breeding is worth showing in the ring, or formal training.
Have you shown dogs? Do you know how to pick out a top breeding dog?
Dogs can be a dime a dozen, but for a high quality breeding dog you can pay up to 2000 dollars or more.
If you use crappy dogs to breed, you will get crappy puppies that aren't worth anything money wise. You will breed sick puppies with lots of genetic problems.

Please do not breed.

Now, this is my advice to anyone seriously considering breeding.

First, attend dog shows. Learn what the breed you want should look like.
Next, find a good breeder that is willing to mentor you. This is the most important thing.
Next, buy lots of books and talk to your vet. Good breeding requires a lot of knowledge, it should take a minumum of 5 months to a year of learning.
Next, purchase a top quality puppy with proven bloodlines that are healthy.
Bring her to classes for conformation and obedience. Even if she's not show quality the training is beneficial.
Then, understand that large breeds should not be bred until at least 2 years old. Toys can be a little younger, by a few months.

But you absolutely need to do some serious studying and soul searching. If you are trying to do it for the money then your heart is not in the right place. If you are willing to learn and work hard to improve the breed, then there is hope.

Answer 2

Not really sure, my dogs are part of the family, not for breeding or money making. However I know some people who were breeding Boston Terriers (not the people where mine came from) and they don't have many pups at one time and usually have to have a c-section because they are so small and the pups heads are so big. I know someone who had some Yorkie's (the parents of mine) and their Yorkie only had 2 pups at a time (at the most, maybe 3). They are expensive dogs, but after vet bills and all that you really don't make a lot of the pups. I guess it just depends on the time and money you have to get started. My suggestion, don't breed, there's tooo many dogs in shelters now. But if you chose to breed, good luck and make sure the pups have homes waiting before doing so.

Answer 3

probably best you don't do this; it sounds as if you are too interested in the money and not the dog or pups welfare! Most breeders will tell you having a litter is a gamble financially. Think about it.....you are more likely to loose money than make it by running a puppy business. Pregnancy and puppy health care is expensive, and then there is the cost of stud fees, extra food, worming, vaccinations, emergency vets bills, if you need to call the vet in the night / weekends it is $45. before they even arrive at the house! and registration fees - no one is going to pay top dollar for your pups unless you can produce a pedigree and registration certificate - the parents also need to be kennel club registered and it helps to have proof of some champions in their pedigree. You can make $400. or so per pup, but you might only have 2 or 3 , and you could easily spend well over $2000.! If the pregnancy / birth is complicated. And they pups might not even survive. So......no profit there for 4 months work!
Crazy idea if all you want to do is make money, so go get a job.

Answer 4

Not sure about a best dog to breed but first thing you need to do is decide on a puppy breed that you would like to make a member of your family. Not just one but pick out a few different breeds. Then check into the history, like what kind of health problems they have, how many in a litter, if there good with children, good family pets, and the grooming maintains. www.akc.org is a good start. As you go you will narrow the list down. Once you get a certain breed start checking into breeders and make sure you are not dealing with a back yard breeder but one that has a good reputation.I breed pugs and boxers. Both are members of my family. But right off the bat you will spend a lot more caring for these baby's then you will make. Shots, food, unforeseen vet care, toys, bedding. That all runs into a lot of money but in the end when you see these cute puppy's it will all be worth the pee stains, going out late at night for a walk, baths and chewed up stuff. Good luck.

Answer 5

It is actually quite hard to make money from breeding, not only do you have the initial outlay for b**** and dog (or stud) but then you need to get all their tests done...hip scores, eyes etc dependant on breed.I would never breed from a b**** until she is 2 yrs old. Once pregnant I always took my bi****s to vet at least 3 times during pregnancy to check all ok, and scan.
then you should have a whelping box which can then be used after, with heat mats or lamp. pups should be checked over by vet in 1st week then they will need worming. One of my bitches had a hard time and that cost quite a bit for vet treatment, also she had 12 pups so we had to supplement their feeds with formula.
You should only breed from dogs who have either done really well in show or at working trials, agility etc....mine were all working champions.
My trainer bred his male working collie with fem border collie, altho neither had full pedigree they both champions in agility and obedience he asked $900 each for pups just to be sure they went to proper homes but most ppl would not pay that sort of money.
so...money making? not a good investment
HOWEVER it is sooooooo rewarding and an experience I would never forget.
Labs are reasonably easy
hope this all helps and you can make an informed descision about whether you really want to breed or not

Answer 6

Hey Dude It is very important that you read this!
"Brandi" & "Danelover" had the most logical answers, everything they say is so true.
I come from a long line of Pitbull Breeders. However we no longer breed except for preservation of our bloodlines, meaning 1 of our best dogs, 1 preassigned litter. We first get a waitlist of 12 prospected owners, complete back ground checks, vet checks(owners vet). Get deposits. If the ***** has less than 12 we give refunds. But we no longer breed to breed. You really need to take a look into some shelters like Brandi told you to do.
There is no money in breeding, there truly isn't. You have cost all the way from prenatal well health thru weaning. You must keep the pups for 8wks and provide for the 1st series of shots. In order to get alot of money for your pups, you have to have a well established blood line, and people will want to see all the vet records.
If you want to make money with dogs because you love them so much, why not get together with your dogs and design an awesome indestructable dog toy, now that you can make LOTS of money on, and provide a service to dog owners everywhere. You may even decide to donate some of your proceeds to one of those shelters you visited.
It sounds like your looking for a fun way to make money with dogs, I just wanted to give you some ideas, because breeding is not a good way to go about it. Listen to "Brandi"&"danelover" they
gave you the best answers so far.
Hey and don't get so upset, people will give answers you like and dislike. Just go with the ones that make the most sense. Most of us wouldn't take the time to answer if we didn't care. Good Luck with your decision, and plz do visit the shelters.

Answer 7

If you love dogs you will not make money from breeding. The only good dogs are those which are good examples of their breed & the only way you will get to know that is by showing them or working them & by being successful. That costs money. Whatever breed you buy, you will need to have all the relevent health tests done. That costs money. Even if you breed from healthy naturally reproducing stock, things can go wrong & you will need veterinary attention. That costs money. You have to feed & maintain your dogs in good condition. That costs money. There's no guarantee that you are going to find all the puppies good homes by the time they are 8 weeks old. Keeping hold of them & having them inoculated costs money.
Basically, unless you are planning on being a Back Yard Breeder, forget it.

Answer 8

Very few people make money from breeding dogs. There are vets fees, food extra for mum then feeding hungry pups when they are weaned. Find a breed of dog you like first, get to know the pros and cons of the breed, find a good pup, decide on dog or *****, rear it for 2 years then think about breeding. Or, just enjoy owning, possibly showing and playing with your dog.
Good luck

Answer 9

Depending on your living situation, things might be different. But, I would recommend a larger dog, as they are less likely to need a C-section and also have more puppies. You need a popular breed, like the german shepard or something, but not as popular as the golden retriever. Also, research health issues with the different breeds. Be sure to get your dogs from a reliable breeder, not just some classified ad. Good Luck!


PS. If you really want to make money, invest some of your time in showing. If your dogs earn titles you can sell the puppies for a lot more. however, if they aren't "up to the breed standard" please reconsider breeding as millions of dogs are put to sleep each year. :(

Answer 10

Big red BYB flag here! If selling the pups for a decent amount of money is any part of the reason you want to breed, then that puts you in with the rest of the back yard breeders. DO NOT ADD TO THE PROBLEM!