Breeding dogs?

Question

I was considering the idea of breeding dogs. I have two dogs picked out and now I have to choose one of the dogs. I was considering either Pomeranian or Shiba Inu. I never had experience with eiter breed because I have only owned larger dogs, but my husband doesn't like them. I was thinking about it because I love animals and it would hopefully bring in some money. So I was wondering which would be a better choice for a beginner and is it worth it money wise?

Answer 1

well there mebbe ppl who tell u tht u shudnt breed for money and breeding is only for the betterment of the breed....thats all pure crap...for show dogs that is agreed....as for pets anyone can breed as long as there are takers for it....wutever u start breeding consider the following....
1.how popular the breed is in town
2.wut are the complications with the type u wanna breed(no one wants mutated or diseased dogs)
3.how much space and time u require for the pups
4.how much u need to put in to maintain the health of ur dogs and last but not least
5 there shud be a nearby reputed vet who'll attend to any emergency either to the dogs or the pups and ofcorz ur finances...
hope this info helps.....dont get discouraged by the so called lovers of purebreed...remember professional breeders started as rookies too...as u gain experience u become a professional too....ppl need to remember that if everythin was perfect life wud become meaningless.....anywayz all the best and consider all that before u breed...cheerz

Answer 2

In my experience, the dog breeds which are the least likely to develop human aggression issues are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. I haven't really seen an example of any of those breeds that I would say had a serious aggression issue, though I have met more than a few nervous Beagles. Well-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds would be right up there as well. On the other hand are the breeds which are most likely to be aggressive. I have never had a pleasant experience with a Yorkie. In fact, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I have encountered, I would say all 50 had some sort of aggression issue. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are right up there as well. But, I would say that the most aggressive dog breeds are the various breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in particular are very bitey dogs.

Answer 3

I love puppies, breeding to "bring in some money" is not the way to breed. You should be breeding to better the breed...this means purchasing champion show stock (this may run you several thousand dollars per dog), and breed to improve the breed. If done correctly, you may see a small profit in about 20 yrs of breeding. Puppies are hard to sell...the average person looking for a specific breed is not willing to pay $1000.00 for a well bred puppy...saying this...you pay $2000-$3000 for a breeding pair of Quality dogs, you may be lucky to get $200 a puppy...poms have an average of 3 puppies a yr ($200 x 3 puppies = $600....- vet expenses...about $200 for the entire litter to be vet cked and shots..low side)..you are in the hole $1600.00. Now comes in the care of the adult dogs...$20-$40 a month on food, vet bills for a sick dog, or pregnant mother, or yearly shots...$200 easy!, grooming for the dogs, $40 a month (still need nails trimmed $10 month).

Now what if you get stuck with a 10/12 week old pup? Price goes down about $10/$15/$25 a week after 8 weeks of age (most people want a 6 week old)...now what?

If you just want an extra income, don't breed dogs...there IS NO MONEY in breeding dogs.

Edit: If a single female has 2 litters a yr (CJ), she is being bred back to back! This is like a woman getting pregnant on her very next cycle after having a baby! The female body does not have time to recover! This causes poor health for the puppies, and poorer health for the mother! NEVER BREED BACK TO BACK!

Answer 4

Responsibly breeding dogs is not a money-making venture. It's not just a matter of getting two dogs and breeding them - you need to find dogs that are good healthy representaives of their breed who meet breed standards and have a lineage with no genetic health problems. You should have several years experience with the breeds, preferably owning and showing them or at least working with others who are knowlegeable about the breed. They should have health checks from a veterinarian to ensure they have no problems they might pass on to their puppies. The mother dog needs veterinary care during her pregnancy and puppies need health checks and vaccinations while they are growing. If there is a problem during dleivery - more vet bills. You will also have to devote a lot of your own time to this effort .Basically good breeders will tell you if you are doing everything right, you won't be making any money.

Given your lack of experience, maybe you should pursue another way of working with animals other than breeding.

Answer 5

People who breed dogs that are reputable show these dogs or are active in the appropriate working events (i.e. Labradors that are field dogs or GSD that are herding/working dogs). These are people who title their dogs and do all the necessary health checks before breeding. In addition, the breeding is being done with the purpose of breeding dogs that better fit the breed standard and purpose of the breed.

In addition to this, those who are reputable breeders have made a life style choice. The decision to become invovled in dogs at a level appropriate to be breeding is the decision to completely change your lifestyle...it is also done with the understanding that there is no money made on this once you get done with titles, feeding, health checks, vet visits (well visit in addition to puppy checks) etc.

Also, reputable breeders make a committment to the puppies they sell for those puppies entire lives. This means they screen to the nth degree for a quality home, have a contract with a spay/neuter clause AND a do not abandon clause (which states the dog will come back to them should the owner not be able to keep it for any reason) and are in contact periodically with the puppy people.

if you are interested in breeding dogs for money, than you have no business breeding and would be considered a back yard breeder (never mind unethical). Thus, you should not get either...get a part-time job if you want to make more money. Do not become a backyard breeder or puppy mill.

Answer 6

OK, a GOOD breeder would not sell you a dog for breeding purposes right now, until you've educated yourself more. A GOOD breeder doesn't make much money at all with breeding dogs. They take their REGISTERED, show quality dogs to dog shows, and they PAY a handler to handle their dogs, for the purpose of the dog getting their championship. they have all of their breeding stock health CERTIFIED. THEN and ONLY THEN, do they CONSIDER breeding that dog. (by the time this has all happened, the breeder has spent WELL over $3000!). After that, the dog is bred ONLY to a certified and registered stud, with good blood lines. The stud fee is usually pick of the litter, or what a puppy would cost.
Someone should NOT breed in order to make money, it should be done to try to BETTER the breed, and to try to attain the BREED STANDARD.

Answer 7

I like the Shiba Inu breed, they seem to be more liked than the Pomeranian. Poms bark alot and the Shiba Inu are more docile.
I hope I can give you some advise I wouldn't breed to just bring in more money into your home I would breed for the sake of the breed and it's history of the breed you chose. Please do some more research on breeding it is tough to find homes and making sure those homes are good homes.

Answer 8

Breeding dogs is like burning money (if you do it responsibly). If you are serious about breeding dogs you do it for the love of the breed, not to make money. Typically the steps go like this: Got one dog of a particular breed, loved it. Got another, started showing. Won some big awards with my dog (s/he has traits I want to pass along and will improve the gene pool). Bred my dog.

If you ask a responsible breeder why they bred an individual litter, they will never tell you they did it for money.

If you want to be a breeder just get a dog first and see if you enjoy the breed. Start taking him or her to shows. Talk to breeders that are responsible to see what their lives are like. You will really need your husband's support to do this (ideally he loves the idea of breeding dogs too)

It is possible to make money by breeding dogs, but not my doing it ethically.

I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but I hope it helps.

By the way, Pomeranians are delightful dogs. I'd recommend them.

Answer 9

There is no money to make in breeding. It is lost in the feeding of the pups, shots, papers if purbred. You'll make very little if any. Shiba Inu's need a owner that is knowledgeable about dogs and has lots of experience with aggressive active dogs. Also, why bring dogs into your home if you are the only one wanting this, you say your husband doesn't like them, do you think you are going to change his mind, or do you not mind taking all of the responsibility for the care and nourishment of the parents/pups? Good luck.

Answer 10

Start to finish from purchase of my breeding stock, vets, X-rays, tests, feeding for at least two years, costs of pups visits, shots, worming, dew claws, feeding them (the pups)for at least 3 wks, paper work, sales contracts, AKC registry, spay/neutering contracts not to mention all the time and effort, this if everything goes perfectly (which it never does) I'm out between 10 to 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS and this isn't even a complete list. I have Saints so,,,,,,OK, I might realistically have 10 pups.....That would mean I have to charge 1500 dollars to almost break even. You on the other hand want to breed Poms or Shiba Inu, what do they have.......1 to 4 pups. I know I couldn't afford to buy one at the amount it would take for you to "MAKE MONEY" Can any of you?????


AND PLEASE DONT LET THIS MAKE YOU CONSIDER BREEDING LARGE DOGS!!!!!!!!!! The last thing the world needs is another BYB

Answer 11

It would not be wise to commit yourselves to something that you are both not fully enthusiastic about as a couple.
But,it would really be preferable if one or both of you had prior experience with the breed you choose.
Breeding animals is not as easy as it may appear!
It is very time consuming and expensive.
If you sit down and just do some estimates, you will quickly realise that.
A responsible breeder would get the pups vaccinated and they would be fully weaned and wormed before leaving home.
If you live in a coolish climate you will need a heated whelping box.
The Mum should have a seperated area away from her mate, or housepartner.
Mums can get very territorial even if it is Dad that comes sniffing round,any fights could very easily result in the injuring, or worse of a pup.
You will need a puppy run for them to exercise and do their "thing" seperate from Mum and Dad.
Pups often require special formula for supplementary feeding, and there will definetley be a lot of vetinary bills.
You also need to consider that, it is not unusual for dogs that are raised together,and spend all thier time together,just won't mate.
You may need stud service. That is usually around the cost of one pup if not more.
Very few breeders of any repute make money from breeding pups.
You are lucky these days to make enough to cover the costs.
If you really want to do it.Select one of the breeds you mentioned and raise it from a pup to learn about the breed, and what future owners of your puppies can expect in puppyhood.
As a breeder you will recieve calls from the owners of your pups and others for guidance and concerns. It would be embarressing as well as bad business, to have to say,"I don't know!".
It can be fun,It can be hard work, but quite satisfying and enjoyable.You get a special thrill to hold pups you have bred yourself, and it can be hard to let them go.
There is always a special one that you hate to say goodbye to.
I would advise you to really consider it very well before you decide to go ahead.
Any breeder who knows their stuff, and is concerned with the animals welfare, above the dollar will tell the same thing.
If you are successful,you certainly won't make any more money than selling Avon or something, and there is far less work, outlay and time involved in that.
So have a think and judge for yourselves.
Maybe talk to some breeders about the pros and cons.
Certainly make use of the breeders you buy your own pups from,they will help you if anyone will.
Best of Luck from Australia.