Inbred puppies?

Question

My Shih Tzu had puppies and I recently found out the father of the puppies' is inbred (brother/sister)...is this ok? What, if any, complications might there be? Does this mean they're not pure Shih Tzu? I've been told that this means they will be slow, deformed, etc. Please help!!!

Answer 1

It depends on how far back the inbreeding goes with the fathers lineage. If inbreeding has occured multiple times the risks of birth defects are going to be greater, but if this was just a one time thing I highly doubt there would be any problems. Plus, since it's only the father the chance of problems is less likely. Defects caused by inbreeding come from genetic mutations which occur after multiple generations of inbreeding. Even without inbreeding all animals still have the slight risk of birth defects. Some problems include physical/growth abnormalities, health issues, learning disabilites, and internal organ problems.

Answer 2

Accidents occur, most important thing as stated, these pups need a residence, you cannot flip again the clock on them nor whatever else I've received to claim I work with dogs that have come from puppy mills severely abused and sure inbred, to different cases where they are a lot worse off as in beaten to the factor the dog isn't ready to maneuver and that is with 80 percent which are rehabbed after which positioned with loving families proper on down to those inbred. There has been misinformed understanding for years on this subject, me in my view the dogs I've had the PLEASURE to grow to be a survivor and they are had been one of the crucial best dogs. I is not going to say all, because some do want remedy like any animal especialy one I don't forget, I called her Buzz she was so hyper she had to be put on medication to support calm her down and i dont feel even that works with her, but she is with a loved ones now that stays going so she goes too. Vet examine pup but you have got to recognize that pups of all breeds and Inbreds are going to look like their crazy in the beginning, when in truth the are just Pups which are learning to get into matters and be adventurous so you quite can not tell as in do not decide a dog through its fur. And percent at this point in time of some illness is 50 50 with any dog so My endorse to you is to open your heart to those rascals and go from there you can get one that's particularly just right however nobody can let you know for sure what you want to do on this, just right good fortune

Answer 3

Oh why, Oh why are you breeding without doing your research? This is exactly what is so wrong with so many breeds!

First, inbreeding does not always cause problems. Yes, through generations of inbreeding it is more likely that hereditary problems will show up more often in the offspring, but the puppies that you currently have will probably be fine! BUT, you need to make sure they go to homes where they will be neutered or have then neutered yourself before you adopt them out... then your female is next. Please, do your research, find a responsible breeder mentor, join a breed club, purchase breeding stock from papered and show quality stock... before you even think about breeding again. This is really something that should be thoroughly thought out before it is done. It's not just a casual hobby and it is NOT a way to make money.

Answer 4

Actually, genetics don't work that way. Excessive inbreeding can cause problems if specific genes meet up in a dog (or any animal). However, breeders aiming for something specific will often 'line breed' to 'lock in' traits that are particularly desireable. Generally you will see this in dogs who have particularly good traits and the breeder hopes to ensure that all remaining pups in the line also have these traits.
There is some debate about the long-term problems with this type of breeding. However, one of the reasons for buying a pure bred dog is to ensure you get what you pay for (you know the parents and hope the pups will be the same). Line breeding tends to reinforce this as the line breeding will tend to make all the dogs from that line very predictable in their physical structure. Again, this is often desirable when you have very good physical characteristics in your line that you wish to preserve.
This is especially common in breeds where there can be high variability in the type seen in the dogs - in other words, the type is not as strongly 'fixed'. The line breeding in these breeds is often used to ensure the dogs have a good 'type'.

Answer 5

This means that they are still pure-bred, but they are inbred puppies. They may or may not have problems, but you should inform all potential buyers of this fact.

My husband rescued an inbred Pekingese (mother/son) as a puppy from a woman who was unable to care for her dogs and it had horrible behavioral issues and was quite slow in comparison to our other Peke. It has a new home now, where it is the only dog, but is still ill-tempered and unpredictable.

Answer 6

it happens alot its the best way to insure cosistancy its obvious ther areent alot of breeders in here and after all isnt concistancy what you want who want to buy a dog and not know what they are getting its not somting to do unless you have and idea pair the flaws will be passed along just like anything good will

Answer 7

If this is the first generation of inbreading, they should be fine. Health and behavior problems only arise after several generations of inbreading.
They will not be able to be registered. This may deter potential buyers, make sure to tell them that this is just the first generation.
Cats, dogs, and EVERY animal in the wild are inbred all the time, like "barn cats." They are fine, without any health or behavior problems.

Answer 8

even if the father is inbreed you out breed when your female was breed. it should be fine, some inbreeding is fine, but you have to be careful with it. in raising rabbits like i do , it's a common practice to inbreed, my common pairs are cousins, mother/son, and half siblings. it's fine unless it is over a few generations over and over.

Answer 9

They should be fine, just inform any buyers and have them thoroughly check out by a vet.

Answer 10

Inbreeding can lead to numerous health problems. It's why people that don't know anything about breeding shouldn't breed.

Backyard breeders don't care about health certifications and checking the lines of the dogs before breeding - They're just out to make a few bucks.

Please spay your dog after her litter is out of the house!