Breeding my Rottie?

Question

Hi I have a rottweiler who is going to be Bred with another Rott Tomorro.They are both pure bred dogs with papers.Has anybody got any advise and tips for me to help em.

Most people wont agree with me breeding my dog but:

I already have homes for 10 puppies

Yes im willing to feed them every 2 hours if the mother should not.

Yes i have a big enough house and garden to keep 10 rotties if all goes wrong

Yes there is a high demand for them where i live.

ooh and i am finacially stable to be able to provide vetinary care for the mother and puppies.

Answer 1

It usually helps to bring the female to the male, because the male will feel more confident and the female will feel less defensive. You may need to assist a little (with positioning mainly) especially if it is either of the dogs first time. Also, it helps sometimes to watch them from a distance. If possible I would put them alone in a yard, but go in a house or somewhere that the dogs cannot see you, and just keep an eye on them.

If all fails, you can take them to the vet to have them artificially inseminated. It cost me about $150 to have my dogs done, and my female got pregnant and had 4 healthy little puppies (she is a French Bulldog, so 4 is a good size).

I hope this helps and Good Luck!

Answer 2

Being a purebred dog with papers does not mean the dog is breeding quality. The tips are do not breed this dog. Have you had hips and elbows certified by OFA to be dysplasia free? Have you had a brucellosis test done? Has your dog been judged to be an excellent example of the breed? Does your dog have an impeccable temperament because you do know that this breed has been ruined by back yard breeders breeding crappy dogs with health problems and even worse, really bad temperaments. Which is why this breed is well on its way to being banned all over the world.

The demand may be high where you live but the demand should be filled by reputable breeders with top quality dogs only. And those breeders would know how to breed a dog, how to look after a pregnant female, how to help her with whelping, and how to properly look after a litter! Get her spayed.

Answer 3

As the other person mentioned, it is best to bring the female to the male.. Doing it the other way around just isn't a good idea. The male will do a better job if in a familiar place with his own scents.

Don't expect a tie the firs time, give it about 30 minutes to see if he is interested.. If he shows no interest than the female is not ready. You didn't say if your was the female or male..So I am assuming by the way you talk that it is a female you are breeding.

Both dogs should be tested for brucellosis, because it is sexually transmitted and will make the puppies die and then make both dogs sterile. Most dogs who get this have to be put to sleep... it is a simple blood test!

http://www.wildsidekennels.com/articles/brucellosis.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/brucellosis_g.htm

Answer 4

Here are some very important things that need to be done with both male & female BEFORE breeding:
1) hips need to have beeen x-rayed and certified by OFA and/or PennHip, eyes need to be CERF/PRA, tyroid tests need to be done
2) pedigrees have to be researched to make sure there are no underlying health or temperament issues and that ALL dogs met breed standard
3) temperament tests need to have been done and passed
4) dogs need to have either been shown and pointed/championed or evaluated by at least 3 unbiased breed knowledgable people/judges.
5) make sure that this breeding will add something back to the breed other then simply producing a litter of puppies

Just because there is a high demand for a particular breed does not mean that these particular dogs should be bred. High demand and breeding leads to breeding of inferior dogs, dogs with health & temperament issues, overbreeding, irresponsible breeding.

Breeding is NOT a money making venture if it is done correctly. It is a huge responsability.

Answer 5

Sorry I'm not going to be much help as I am very against backyard breeders.
Has your dog shown that she is an excellent specimen in the show ring?
Why are you breeding? For money, to improve the breed, for fun, etc.?
Have you screened your girl of ALL hereditary health problems?
Are you willing to take back a puppy (at ANY age in his life) if the owner can no longer take care of it?
Where did you get your dog from? Backyard breeder, reputable breeder, pet store, shelter?
What type of bloodlines does your dog have?

Purebred with papers... doesn't mean you have to breed. What outstanding qualities does your dog bring to the Rottweiler gene pool?
How many TITLES does your dog have? Any reputable breeder who is serious about breeding will show their dogs to prove what an excellent specimen of the breed, the dog is.

All I'm going to say is GOODLUCK and make sure you READ UP/RESEARCH everything you can on breeding and how to take care of a litter.

Edit: "HIGH DEMAND"? Sounds like you're breeding just because you know someone will buy the puppies. High demand doesn't mean that that is a good reason to breed.