Can I ask a question about breeding without getting an answer like...?

Question

..."dont breed your puppy, you should get them neutered instead"?

My puppy is 7 wks old. I just want to know the age of males when they are able to breed. My female is a cpl of years older. Ive already beentold that that doesnt matter when it comes to breeding them. I also asked how long is she in heat for? I already know she goes into heat 2x a year, but for how long each time? We are getting our breeders license. We have Bassett Hounds. They are registered. Bassett Hounds are one of the #1 wanted breeds in our area because they are hard to find. We were lucky to find ours. We love this particular breed because or their personality and are not in it for the money. Can I please get a real answer and not be judged by wanting to breed my pets? My question I am referring to can be seen here....http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArtcKcRE3hTAub1ToumwPxjsy6IX?qid=20070124133606AANydwt

Thank you very much.

Is it not our choice to breed our pets or not, why do people have to be so rude?

We have a program here on the radio called "tradio" where people call in every day buying selling and trading things. There are people just about every week looking for a Bassett Hound. So please quit judging me! Peopple actually want them, and we have them, can I just get an answer? Thanks!

And they go outside to pee!!!! Yes its cold out there but good grief, whats next, doggie diapers? Just because I made a stupid comment on how cold the weather is? Yes its cold OUTSIDE, but when they drink INSIDE, their ears feel cold too, esp when they come and rub up on you for attention!

Answer 1

i already answered your question for you but i just wanted to apologise for people on here- dont know why i should- you do whats best for you DONT neuter a perfectly good male especially when it sounds like you know what youre doing ! a male should be at least 2 yrs before you breed and a female is in heat for 2-4 wks depending.again i say good luck and i know youll have alot of fun! ignore these negative people!

Answer 2

I've seen some people overreact with questions I've answered, yeah. It really pisses me off sometimes when they act like they know everything because "they know they've seen/heard/read about this!" but they don't actually understand what it is they saw/heard/read about. I hate it when I answer a question with information that I've thoroughly researched and know by heart only to be told by someone who obviously hasn't done the same research that I don't know what I'm talking about. At that point it doesn't matter that I'm right, it just makes me look bad anyway. I totally hear you on the genetics thing especially - I've spent a lot of time the past couple years doing research on horse color genetics. I'm no expert and I'm not much of a science person, but I do understand basic genetics well and I know the majority of the information there is available on horse colors. People just don't get that the way a horse looks isn't necessarily the true color, it can be deceiving if you don't research the genes involved. It's very annoying to be one of the only people to post a correct answer with a dozen other people posting things such as "Oh you never know what color a horse may turn out, anything's possible with genetics!" No, actually, if you understood how recessive and dominant genes work, you'd know that certain things are only possible in certain circumstances. But hey, no matter how annoying it is, it probably won't matter in the end. The person asking the question will eventually find out that that you were right and the other person was wrong, hopefully. It's not worth worrying about too much.

Answer 3

You CAN breed a dog from around 6 months but it is not advisable as most breeds (including Bassets) have a number of health tests for inherited diseases which should be carried out. Most responsible breeders do not keep their own stud dogs. You will be very lucky if you find your male is exactly the right match for your female. The only reason for breeding is to improve the breed - do you know enough to what you should be looking for in a stud to improve on your female? Have you considered how you will keep your pair seperate when she's in season and you don't want them to mate? Living with dogs & b1tches can be very traumatic especially when the dog has already been allowed to mate the ***** in the past.

Answer 4

I have no problem with breeding animals as long as you are doing it responsibly for the sake of the parents and offspring.I would say one litter per female per year is plenty and getting puppies vet checked and vaccinated and making sure they are going to life long loving homes just because someone is looking for it and will pay for it doesn't mean that they will look after it. Wait until the male is about 8 months and don't worry he'll probably know he's ready before you do and he'll figure out what to do on his own, and the female will probably cycle or go into heat again several times before he's ready but it will eventually all come together in a matter of speaking Good-luck.

P.S. Also if your as serious about breeding as you state that you are maybe you should buy some books on breeeding.

Answer 5

Males are usually physically capable of producing puppies by 8-9 months. A female dogs heat cycle last 2-3 weeks. Females can be impregnated before 1 year old....they are too young. Breeders I have known wait until 1 1/2 yrs to begin breeding.

I hope you don't breed your females every year, that is really too much for the poor dog.

http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/breederinfo18.htm#first
http://www.seefido.com/html/female_dog_heat_cycle.htm

Answer 6

Well no one was being rude, because no one has answered yet, not when I clicked"answer this question" anyways.

But you asked the question, people will give their opinion like it or not.

When you breed your puppy you need to have the finances to take proper care of the puppies and mommy, provide it Vet check ups so on. If you want to be a quality breeder and keep people coming.

They should retire at about age 5, meaning no more breeding for that particular dog. And I don't recommend accepting stud service or anything like that. If you do check to make sure the dog doesn't have any crap you don't want to trail into the litter.

People usually start breeding their puppies, at a year old. Or when she first goes into heat.

Take a look at some puppy breeder sites and it'll give you an idea. And there are lots and lots out there:)

Make sure you ask a reasonable price.

Also STAY AWAY FROM PUPPY MILLS. They are awful.

Good luck:)

There is nothing wrong with breeding your pets, as long as you do it with caution and proper care.

Also when you look at Breeder websites look at the contracts or maybe even contact another Dog breeder (of any kind) and ask for some help. They are usually very friendly.

I almost forgot, be very VERY selective of whom you sell your puppy to. Do thorough checks on the people, hell even do a background check if you want. (Intellius.com) seriously.

Answer 7

People are just tired of seeing animals put to sleep just because they are older and not cute little puppies. There is a rescue for Bassets that people could be referred too if they really want one.

On that note, I know how hard it is to find a basset. I have been looking for awhile now and unless I want to pay about hundreds of dollars or more I can't get one but I am also looking into the rescues.

Answer 8

The fact is, breeding is a serious thing, and the welfare of the parents and puppies is in your hands. You should be responsible enough to get your information from more reliable sources than Yahoo! Answers.

You should try to get in contact with some local breeders to talk to, buy some published books (read reviews on them first!), and, though this is the least reliable method of all, read a bunch of webpages by breeders.

Again, internet's a cesspool of misinformation, but you can try starting here: http://www.basset.net/core.html
and don't hesitate to contact the site administrator and other breeders with any questions!

Answer 9

I am not blasting you here but hear me out.
You have a seven week old male pup and a 2 yr old ***** and you want to breed Bassets because...."one of the #1 wanted breeds in our area because they are hard to find." You found 2 didn't you?

What about the breed itself? Are your dogs genetically fit to reproduce themselves? Are they breed standard quality? Are they free of genetic faults. Are you educated on whelping? I doubt if you have any breed knowledge much less breeding knowledge on dogs. There is a licensed woman who breeds her Bassets around here and can't seem to place them because she doesn't produce healthy dogs. But her license says she can breed so she continues to do so but... but she claims she is not in it for the money...

If you join a Basset club and you truly love this breed, you will be more than willing to hold off on breeding your dogs and learn all you can about the form and function of the Basset Hound from people who are willing to teach you. You have to ask yourself if you want to join others to preserve this breed or to be like other self proclaimed "I love Bassets" with blinders on and destroy it by not being reputable.

The choice is yours.

Answer 10

I think males can be bred at a year old. Females due come into heat twice a year for three weeks each time. The first week she will want nothing to do with the male, the second week she will want to mate and the thrid week she will want nothing to do with him again. It is best to make sure that your female is a little older than a year old. Give her time to be a puppy before she is bred, if you decide to bred her.

Answer 11

Unless your dogs meet the standards of the breed, then don't breed them. Reputable breeders only breed to preserve the integrity and standards of the breed. Breeding dog that don't meet that standard is doing a great injustice.