2007-01-25 02:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by c_reeves21 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Around a year and 1/2 to 2 years, in order to have all the correct tests done, hips, eyes, and ears (if merle) and he can be shown and get points under his belt. IF you are using him in field trials then he should be old enough to prove his worth in the fields first. Then and only then you can consider breeding the dog.
2007-01-25 03:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If the dog is AKC registered, you should be doing OFA and CERF tests and be at least 24 months old but should also have at least a conformation championship or a performance championship to it's name. Just because it has a pedigree does not mean it's worth breeding.
If the dog is ABCA registered, the dog should ideally be working at the open level before considering breeding.
You should also do some close looking at the parentage of this dog and of any potential mate. Epilepsy is not uncommon in this breed and is not often talked about so make sure to ask the hard questions and get real answers or don't breed it. It's heartbreaking for the owner of a new pup to find out the dog has epilepsy and can never work because it's on drugs to control seizures.
There are lots of dogs out there without homes but Border Collies are especially troublesome to place because of their strong need for both physical and mental stimulation for a significant part of the day (one hour isn't going to cut it).
If you're not aware of how old a dog must be before it begins breeding, this probably indicates that you haven't done enough research to be a good breeder and have any pups you produce be an asset to the breed rather than a liability.
2007-01-25 13:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be at least 2 to have his hips okayed. You can have all of his other health checks (eyes, elbows) done then.
He will need to be at least 18 months to start competing in agility or 6 months in obedience----because I am sure you'll want to title him in both of those.
To start showing in conformation he'll need to be 6 months.
Since border collies are such a high energy breed and very trainable I would definitely start agility training (no big jumps) before he is one.
Border collies with "titles on both ends" (that means a breed championship and performance titles) are the ones most in demand for being used as a stud.
Follow this plan and by the time he's 3 or so he'll be able to be used----or you will have discovered there is something about him that you don't want to replicate.
2007-01-25 11:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pedigree does not mean he meets breed standards. You would need the have knowledge of the bloodlines he comes from and find out if he meets the standards before considering a stud service.
2007-01-25 11:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The question I always ask when someone wants to use their dog for stud is "what is it about your dog that would make me want to use it instead of any one of the many champions that I can choose from"???
Did you know that most that have good quality
b!tches are moving away from doing natural breedings because of STDs, and doing AIs??? This means that the only "sex" your dog will get is with a vet's hand.
2007-01-25 11:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He needs to be at least two so you can have his hips x-rayed and get an OFA rating on him. Also he should earn his CH title or some type of title. Something that shows he is of breeding quality.
Just becasue he has a pedigree does not mean he is breeding quality.
It just means he is registered.
2007-01-25 11:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know this you have no business breeding. Do us a favor and learn more if you plan this action. Dogs are to be bred for quality, not money. If your dog came from a pet shop, it was bred for money and could very well have a flawed family line.
2007-01-25 11:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by cirene40 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, my retriever was 15mths when I put him to stud, well it was his idea really I didn't get to say, as have a girl too, 9wks lata 12 lovely pups..
2007-01-25 11:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by jane c 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
PLEASE NO BREEDING UNLESS YOU ARE A REPUTABLE BREEDER. I BELIEVE IN SPAYING AND NEUTERING. IF YOU WERE TO BREED FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON NOT UNTIL 2 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HIM TESTED BY YOUR VET.
2007-01-25 11:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by amydixon39 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as he starts humpin stuff.
2007-01-25 11:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by doggonit 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋