Is it safe to breed my dog? Should I bring her to a vet first?

Question

She is a healthy 2 year old Rat Terrier and I want to breed her but I'm kind of hesitating because I don't know if it's a good idea.

Answer 1

You may eventually decide to breed your dog. Please don't take this responsibility lightly. There are already too many unwanted dogs in the world. As dog lovers, let's try to resolve rather than aggravate thid unfortunate situation. You must have plans for each and every puppy before the litter is even conceived.

Also, it's over-optimistic to assume that you can recoup your investment or even profit by breeding dogs. Few people come out ahead by selling puppies, once they have paid stud fees, provided veterinary care and and food for the mother and litter and have accounted for enormous investment of time.

Breeding dogs also has its emotional costs. Ask a breeder what it's like to see a b*tch through a difficult birth or Caesarian section, or to witness the death of a beloved b*tch or her puppies. Death plays as large a role as life when it comes to breeding dogs, and rare is the litter in which all the puppies survive.

If you decide to go forward and become a breeder, we hope you will embrace the belief that each new litter you produce should represent an improvement over the last. this means that you don't choose the dog who lives down the street to mix genes with your b*tch because he happens to be close by and performs for free. Try to find an individual whose bloodlines will strengthen your dog's weaknesses and emphasize his or her good qualities. The rewards of your discretion will be long-lived.

Answer 2

Here are some questions to answer that will help you decide if you should breed your dog.

First, is your dog AKC registered? If not, stop now and do not breed your dog. Even if it is registered through a different registry, it is probably not "good" breeding material.

Next, you must know the pedigree of your dog. If it does not have any champions in it, your pup is probably not worth breeding. Stop right there and do not breed your dog.

Third, check to verify if your dog falls within breed standard set by the AKC. Go to AKC.org and check out your breed. If your dog is in any way out of standard, do not breed it.

Then, if the dog does have champions in its line, and falls within standards, take your dog into the vet and have it tested for any genetic issues that may cause it to be unfit to breed. If your vet is qualified, have the dog temperament tested also. Temperament is one of the most important attributes in a dog. If it fails any of these tests, do not breed it.

Finally, make sure that you have at least $3000 saved incase you have any problems that may arise during the pregnancy or whelping. If you can’t afford that, stop and fix the dog!

Now for my lecture....Not all dogs should be breed. Breeding takes time, energy, and a lot of money. There are so many dogs in shelters or puppy mills now, that should never have been born or breed. Think long and hard before you decide to breed.

Answer 3

Hi! Here are some questions and things to think about before breeding your dog:

Is she a champion? Does she conform to the breed standard? Is she AKC registered? Does she have all of the necessary health certifications of her breed? What do you know about breeding your breed? 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? 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... There is a LOT of learning to do before you should even consider breeding your dog. Start learning about basic dog breeding... Buy books, visit websites, talk to experienced breeders of your breed.

Rat Terrier Club of America - lots of breed information. And you can contact other RT breeders to learn from! :o)
http://www.ratterrierclub.com/

Other breeding links:
http://www.learntobreed.com/
http://www.kerstoneshepherds.net/sevengo...
http://www.workingdogs.com/vcnobreed.htm...
http://www.kerstoneshepherds.net/butmydo...

Answer 4

Make sure she has a good pedigree and is AKC registered. If not, you will only be adding to the pet overpopulation problem.
Do you just want puppies or do you think you will make money? It is very difficult to make money breeding dogs because the cost of raising them is so high. It takes a long time and much effort and money to get into breeding and raising puppies,
as well as the heartache of possibly loosing the puppies or the mother.
If you do intend to breed her, yes, take her to the vet first to check her health. It only takes about 58 to 60 days for the puppies to be born. Make sure you have enough to pay for a possible c-section in case one is needed. Sometimes they are necessary in small dogs.

Answer 5

Only if she meets the breed standard, has something to add back to the breed by way of improvement, has had and passed health tests (not just simple vet exams), has an impeccible pedigree.

Answer 6

in case you had any vaccination archives, you may convey those. you will additionally want to convey a stool pattern to be examined for parasites. The vet will additionally want to attempt your canine for heartworm before putting him on a preventative. you will get the canine microchipped, even and not using a paper path. surprisingly propose which you do! The canine would be scanned first to be genuinely particular he does not already have one. Please undergo in ideas that the vet can basically insert the microchip for you--you will could sign up it your self. The chip is ineffective in spite of if it is not registered. (The chip itself basically has a variety on it. Registering the chip acquaintances that variety including your touch concepts in the chip producer's database.) in case you're in any respect in touch approximately information of possession, write up a standard settlement shifting possession of the canine to you for the cost of $a million. the two you and the previous vendors could sign it, as could a witness. sturdy success including your new canine!

Answer 7

2 years old enough, if she looks healthy (Her gums and skin or pink, her eyes are bright and clear) My pit dog had pups 5 months ago and we just breed her again. She was very healthy, her skin, gums were bright pink and she is in good health.. They are normally ready mature enough to breed when they are a year old.

Answer 8

You should ask a vet about it first. Just to be on the safe side.