bullmastiffs puppies?

Question

i want to breed her when shes about 1and a half
but she is small if i look for a stud dose he come to me
whens the best time to introduce (e.g.when shes on/off)
how will i know if shes pregnant

Answer 1

HI,
18 months old is to young to breed from a Bullmastiff,you shouldn't consider breeding until she's at least 2 1/2 years.
What makes you think she's suitable breeding stock?
Has she been shown and deemed to be a good example of the breed by a judge?
Has she been hip scored and tested for known hereditary conditions within the breed.
I suggest going back to your breeder,and asking,he should also be able to point you in the right direction of suitable stud dogs.

Answer 2

First of all... 1.5 years old is TOO YOUNG. Wait until she is at LEAST two... 3 years old would be better.

What do you know about breeding Bullmastiffs? Do you know what health checks need to be done before they are bred? Do you know what health problems are common in the breed? Do you know how their basic genetics work? Once bred, are you willing to keep any puppies you may have "left over" until you find suitable homes? Do you have a contract & guarantees made up? Is your dog AKC registered? Are you willing to offer support and guidance to the puppy buyers for the rest of the dogs' lives? What if one of the owners 3-4 years from now cannot keep their puppy any longer? Are you going to be willing to be responsible to take that dog back and not let it end up in a dog pound? What happens if something goes wrong with the pregnancy? Are you ready for all of the vet bills that may occur? And at the worst, are you willing to risk your dog's life? Females often have complications and die.

Breeding is a HUGE responsibility... You have a LOT of learning to do before you even consider breeding your dog. Start learning about basic dog breeding... Buy books, visit websites, talk to experienced breeders of Bullmastiffs. Please visit the website of the American Bullmastiff Association and learn everything you possibly can. At the top you will see a link to "Breeders". You can find your state and locate breeders near you. These will be the BEST breeders to learn from.

http://clubs.akc.org/aba/index.html
http://www.learntobreed.com/
http://www.pembrokecorgi.org/art_7foundtns.html
http://www.kerstoneshepherds.net/sevengoodreasons.htm
http://www.workingdogs.com/vcnobreed.htm
http://www.kerstoneshepherds.net/butmydog.htm

Answer 3

I think you need to investigate breeding further,if you plan to breed her you should know all this already.It's not just a simple thing to do,it takes alot of money and time.Your ***** will have to be health tested first and have her hips tested etc as no reasonable stud dog owner will breed with an unhealthy *****.Do you have the money for the health tests?Stud dogs never come to the ***** you go to them usually only meeting while she is in season or perhaps just before so she knows the dog.Why though is it important you breed of her?cant you just love her as a pet and get her spayed?There is no need for a female to ever have a litter,they lead a happy and fulfilled life with out having to breed.

Answer 4

18 months is far too young to breed a BUllmastiff.
Have you had all the health tests done? Have you had her hip scored? Do you know if she's a good example of the breed? Do you know anything about breeding?

If your ***** came from a reputable breeder, they are the best people to give you advice, or go to a specialist dog board like
http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/ or better still, a Bullmastiff forum
http://www.bullmastiffassociation.co.uk/pages/forum.htm

Answer 5

if she is small then no, you should not be breeding her,she could end up carrying a very large litter,which may well harm her,if she is small she will need a c-section,
you will also, if you want to do this properly have all relevant health checks, hips scores,elbow scores,heart test etc,the female is normally taken to the male,and requires all of the above same tests,and breeders do not usually breed this breed until they are at least two years old,they need time to develop,you should also show her to see if other breeders/judges think she is a worthy specimin to reproduce,

Here in UK dogs are normally hips and elbow scored at 12 months old,to poster who said not until 2 years,they are done normally under general aneasthetic,although you can find the odd vet who will do them without knocking the dog out completely
Wendy

Answer 6

Usually the female goes to the stud for breeding. Breeding usually begins after she stops bleeding so you can count to 58 to 63 days from about her 9th day from the first day of her season. (the first day of bleeding.)
To know for sure if she is pregnant you will have to have you vet check her.

Answer 7

WHOA!! hold on.... you cannot even have her hips OFA'd until she is two years old.. do not breed her before all her health clearances, a breeding quality male dogs owner would not allow him to be bred to your dog unless you had all the prenatal testing and all her health clearances taken care of.... have you shown your dog?? she should be a Champion before she is bred... please rethink your decision to breed....

Answer 8

you are best taking a year for yourself to study breeding & whelping , you cant be prepared just by asking a few questions on here

Answer 9

www.petbitsforyou.com/pregnant