Can anyone help me? I want to breed my akc english bulldog.?

Question

I have a male about 4.2 months old. I am interested in breeding him but dont know the first thing about doing so.

Answer 1

The first & most important question you need to ask yourself is why do you want to breed? The only reason you should be breeding is to improve the breed as a whole. There are too many dogs in shelters in this country & you would be contributing to that if you breed your dog without good reason.

Are you familiar with his genetic history? Does he have titles in conformation, obedience or anything? Has he been health tested for things like hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, von Willebrand's, cataracts, PRA, fanconi syndrome, subaortic stenosis, & other breed specific problems? There are many, many things to consider before breeding your dog.

Please read the information in the links below & if you still feel that you want to breed your dog, please contact the breed club (http://www.thebca.org) & get in contact with experienced breeders that know what they're doing.

Good luck.

Answer 2

They wouldn't live longer than either breed and just because both are AKC that doesn't mean that they are healthy enough to breed whatsoever. Even if... EVEN IF... you thought that crossing them was a good idea (which it is not)... you still need to know the complete genetic history of both. ie.. hips and elbow scores at least. Whatever makes you think that they won't throw problems into the mix ? Far too much is made of the fact that dogs are AKC... until the day that all kennel clubs refuse to register a litter unless both parents are fully genetically screened and therefore all generations before them also, then just an AKC registration on its own will never prove that the dogs are healthy (on the inside).. and even then... you have to know what you are putting with what otherwise health issues will easily come back.

Answer 3

Breeding is only for the people who are absolutely knowledgeable about the Breed.Particularly Bull Dogs due to the size of their heads!They also have other hereditary problems,such as hip ,and bite problems(jaw) etc.Do not Breed unless you are positive that there are no problems in the dog lineage you have not had your dog long enough yet to even know its Personality much less if he will develop (Red Mange) at age 1 yr.Etc.Believe me tthere is no money in raising puppies.It cost and costs and costs to do this the right away.Time,medications,travel,Love,Training,Exercising it is a t24/7 job and responsibly.Do the math and the research before you even think such a thing.Just because you Love your dog doesn't mean you could even find pups a suitable Forever Homes.Please wait a year and a half before you consider doing this least know that you have a good sound grown dog before you get ahead of yourself.Be SMART Breeding is not just for fun.

Answer 4

Yep, leave the breeding of dogs to the experts - serious breeders who are involved in breed clubs, conformation showing, herding, agility, etc. Serious breeders are not in it for the money but study bloodlines and genetics and strive to improve the breed. With the millions, yes MILLIONS, of unwanted dogs ending up in shelters these days and most being euthanized, no one but a serious breeder has any business breeding dogs.

Most people are disappointed to find that their pet, although a registered purebred, is not of show or breeding quality. If you are just curious about dog breeding or want to make money, don't do it. If you are serious about learning about the dog world then you need to start participating in breed club activities, going to dog shows, etc, and asking lots of questions and try to find a mentor (an experienced person who can guide you).

Frankly, breeding Bulldogs is problematic and expensive because in most cases the dogs are bred via artifical insemination and the babies are birthed via C-section. The physical structure of Bulldogs usually prevents "normal" mating and birthing.

Answer 5

Your dog is about 2 years to young to consider breeding, so you have plenty of time to learn what you are doing. Be aware that Bulldogs have special needs, and breeding them can be very expensive. Almost all Bulldog breedings are done with frozen seamen. Frozen AIs require an actual surgical procedure to the female.
This means that the only "sex" your boy is going to get is with a vet's hand.
The first poster gave you the best advice you are ever going to get. Go back to the breeder of your puppy, and use that person as a mentor.

Now here is what you will be asked by most owners of a female. "My ***** took Best of Breed at Crufts, or the Eukanuba National, what is it that your dog has that would make me want to use him??" What is his show record?? How about his health clearances???

Answer 6

For one thing, he is a baby, how do you even know if he will be of breeding quality? Only the very best males should be used for breeding, as the very best are available to all. Why should they go to yours if they can go to a champion who has done alot of winning?

BDs are bred by artificial insemination, so you will need to have his semen collected. But before this, you will need to have alot of health testing done, as this is a breed with many health problems, and you don't want him to be responsible for sickly puppies. Some shows will have clinics for eyes, hearing, and heart, and it is often cheaper. But you will also have to do hips, elbows, and maybe VwBs (not sure if this breed has problems with Vwbs).

If this is a breeding quality dog, you should be able to ask his breeder for advice.

Answer 7

If you don't know anything about breeding-don't! If you want to know about breeding and what it takes to be a responsible breeder do LOT'S of research! Talk to people who show your breed. Have your dog evaluated by a show judge to make sure it is a shining example of the breed. You will also need to have your dog tested for any genetic flaws that may be passed on. Most genetic health testing for certifications need to be done after a dog has reached 2 years of age. Your pup is way too young to even consider breeding even if it is a shining example of the breed standards.

Answer 8

Ditto on what the other posters wrote. You would have to do research on YOUR dogs bloodline as well as the other dogs bloodline to even see if they should breed. Breeding is just not putting 2 dogs together. Being AKC registered does not mean your dog meets the breed standards.

Answer 9

If your dog is breeding quality, he will have come from a reputable breeder who shows their dogs. In this case, his breeder is your best resource. She will teach you how to show him, which tests he needs to have done, how to properly evaluate potential breeding dogs, and whatever else you need to know.

OTOH, if your dog is from a pet store, puppymill or backyard breeder then he is NOT of breeding quality and should be neutered.

Even if he is from a good breeder, chances are she sold him as a "pet" quality animal which means that she did not feel that he was breeding quality. However, since dogs change as they age it wouldn't hurt to ask the breeder to re-evaluate him once he is older.

Answer 10

If you don't know anything about it, you are far better leaving it to the experts. Bulldogs are a very specialist breed. The best person to advise you is the breeder of your dog - IF they are knowledgeable, responsible and experienced breeders themselves.