2007-01-15 01:48:23 · 14 answers · asked by Sonia A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would not advise it. It can lead to genetic problems.
2007-01-15 01:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by dmg1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is physically possible, but generally a bad idea.
Sometimes dogs carry genetic problems which only show up when they are bred to another dog that carries them.
So two dogs who have appear to have good eyes could produce blind puppies.
As a rule, breeding dogs that are related in any way (cousins, etc) is something only an experienced breeder should do after consulting with a vet and doing all the necessary health screenings.
If you are afraid your two dogs will breed, have them altered. It will make life much easier as the female will not be going into heat and the male will not be going nuts because his sister is in heat.
2007-01-15 03:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you're asking the question, you can't!!! Inbreeding is only for responsible, experienced, reputable breeders who know both their dogs and their pedigrees for at least 3 generations back very, very thoroughly.
You also need a knowledge of genetics before you attempt an inbreeding. You need to know that every recessive gene that's in the dogs, both good and bad, will come out in the puppies in an inbreeding. Therefore, if there are bad temperaments somewhere in the line, even if the parents don't have them, the puppies will. And that's why if you have to ask the question, you do not do it.
2007-01-15 02:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been breeding for years and would NEVER breed a brother and sister. NEVER. EVER. Some breeders do a father/daughter or a mother/son, but that sould be left to people who know what they are doing. You need to know the background of all the dogs in the pedigree for both dogs.
Don't do it. There is NO reason to do it, except it is easy if you have both, and you want to make some money.
2007-01-15 02:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Selective breeding should only be attempted by professionals. They never recommend brother and sister mating. If your question is can they breed.......yes but, it is not a good thing. If you have decided to keep them together get them fixed....
2007-01-15 01:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it can cause all kinds of birth defects, and aggression. it is best not to bred any related dog together. Get them both fixed there are too many unwanted pets out there.
2007-01-15 01:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sherri W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can lead to genetic defects and problems with tempermant.
No it is not a good idea as it can bring out the worst traits in dogs.
2007-01-15 01:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is too close grandfather to grandneice is better etc.. what you are saying is called inbreeding,,, what i said is linebreeding and breeding two unrelated dogs is outcrossing... line breeding is best and should be done by professional breeders who study genetic etc.
2007-01-15 01:56:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Most pure breeds were achieved that way.
This is also where the problems associated with pure breeds come from.
2007-01-15 01:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by Vincent W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes you can but the children will be consanguineous and can bee born with anomalies ,5 legs or another anomalies this is a example or they cud have nothing but they will very sensible to the diseases
2007-01-15 02:10:11 · answer #10 · answered by ares 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One generation in in-breeding will not cause genetic defects. You would not be able to register them with the AKC.
-MM
2007-01-15 03:38:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋