I have a pack of these guys and I am anxiously awaiting breeding season!! Should I wait unitl they are all 2 years old? What's the best age to begin breeding??
Serious answers only please.
2007-01-30 14:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by ebay_convert 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are not related. The vet has already oked the group. No I didn't see someone making loads of money off selling dogs. One male + 2 female = pack. All dogs are AKC with more than 3 champions on each pedigree. This is a well thought out plan.
My dogs, my life don't like it? Sue me.
2007-01-30 14:37:00 · update #1
I breed Mini-schnauzers, Standard Poodles and Maine-coon cats. I know all the ropes. Just making sure that the same rules that apply to my current breeds apply to these as well.
We are a kennel, we board dogs from all over the world.
2007-01-30 15:40:20 · update #2
They should all be at least 2 (especially the females). Also, I would not recommend breeding more than one dog at a time. It is very hard to take care of one litter, and almost impossible to properly care for more than one.
2007-01-30 14:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the dogs should be at least 2 years old before breeding. They should be even older if you are properly showing them and earning championships.
By champions on their pedigrees, I assume that you mean their parents/grandparents/whatever are the champions, not your current dogs. Just because your dog's parents are champions doesn't mean that your dogs are good breeding stock. Many breeders will breed champion dogs and the pups simply won't be good breeding quality or examples of the breeds. They then sell them as "pet quality", which comes with a contract that they must be spayed/neutered and not bred.
If you want to breed your dogs, you should begin showing them in conformation shows and get their health tested. They should be OFA and CERF certified so that you know they will not pass on bad hips, elbows, and eyes. They may appear fine to you right now, but they are still young and only health tests can show for sure.
What are you going to do with the puppies? Do you have enough money to provide pre-birth, birth, and after-birth care for the mother and pups? Breeding isn't cheap. Reputable breeders make very little profit off of selling their pups. The reason that quality pups are so expensive is because the breeder has done a lot of work to ensure that their dogs are suitable to be bred and they have taken the proper care of their dogs.
You need to make sure that you have a financial plan and a plan for the puppies long before you breed your dogs.
2007-01-30 15:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by AgileK9 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You should probably wait until you're at least 18 to start breeding. By then, you'll have read plenty of books on breeding to realize that it's not a simple matter of having a male and 2 females. There are enough people in this world that shouldn't breed and half of them try to breed unwanted animals. I know, you're different. You're not a back yard breeder. You get all of your information off of yahoo answers, a very reliable source.
You'll think differently when you see your little precious puppies put to sleep because you can't find a home for them and your parents take them to a shelter...
2007-01-30 15:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by cdog_97 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First, I would check pedigrees to be sure you're not breeding relatives, OR any health issues that can be genetic. Secondly, yes, I'd wait until they've at LEAST gone though 2 'heats'. You may not have to wait 2 years for that, but a year and a half isn't a bad idea. It's also a good idea to have them vet checked prior to breeding them, and be CAREFUL not to just throw them into a room and let them go. You must know who breeds whom! One litter at a time is wisest.
Make SURE when you do this, that you keep accurate records of who you breed to whom, and realize that you can't breed them every heat, or even every year. It's very hard on your females if you rush things, and it's really not fair to them. If your dogs aren't good quality (and I'm not saying they aren't...just want you to be sure)...don't breed them! I know it sounds exciting, and it is...but I also know you're a caring owner who wants the best for your dogs (and their potential offspring).
2007-01-30 14:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if you are seriously going to do this, the males should be at least 1 1/2 the females should at least have had 2 previous heats. I suggest no more than 2 litters from each female. and wait 2 heats in between. any more questions feel free to e mail me at young_greys@yahoo.com
oh and if any are related in any way do not breed them it can cause serious birth defects and behavioral problems
2007-01-30 14:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by GreyChevelle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me see if I have this right. You have "a pack" of dogs already. Apparently you have planned on building a breeding program, but you don't even know the basics? Is that right? You don't even know how old the dog should be? Is that right? Let me guess, you know somebody that breeds dogs and you saw how much money they make off a litter, right. Quick money, right? Do yourself...and the dogs...a favor and give up this plan.
2007-01-30 14:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Serious answer - if you have to ask this here, you don't know nearly enough to be breeding. Please spay and neuter your dogs.
Thousands of shih tzus are killed every year because there aren't enough homes for them all. Don't add to the problem. That you "have a pack of" them screams "Backyard breeder" to me.
2007-01-30 14:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I suggest you visit this site http://www.dogsvets.net and consult a Vet for free
2007-01-30 15:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by manoj g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋