I have been breeding AKC champion Irish Wolfhounds for about 15 years now. I am not a "backyard" breeder. I take great care in breeding and selling my puppies. I have all my breeders health certified. A friend was taking care of my dogs while I was out of town. One of my females was in heat and I had not planned on breeding her beacause I only breed them every two years and she had a litter about a year ago. I told my friend about this and made sure she understood to keep all the male dogs away from her including our male Lab that we rescued. Well, she forgot I guess and the two mated. I conduct intense interviews for all the prospective buyers of my purebreed dogs. I am going to give these puppies away because they are mixed breed. I think I should still conduct these interviews but others say I am just wasting my time. I want these puppies to go to just as good of a home as I would any of my other ones. I just would like other opinions on this.
2007-02-08 08:54:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I like the idea of having the puppies fixed and selling them for a small fee to cover their medical costs. I haven't really even thought about that! Thanks!
2007-02-08 09:17:10 · update #1
I agree with you Wendy on the part where I can still register my puppies. As far as the championship goes.....I do show them. I have my handlers show them.
2007-02-08 22:20:51 · update #2
Hell Yes! And I wouldn't give them away. I would have them spayed and neutered and have them pay the fee just like a shelter would do. That's what any responsible breeder would do.
Almost the same thing happened to me , but it was my fault. My female chow mix was in heat, and I watched closely for when she was "ready", so my intact male poodle wouldn't get her. All it took was me waking up with a hangover from a party the night before, and I "FORGOT"!!! Yep, when I let the dogs out, they got tied. But I chose a different route. I had the pregnancy terminated about 2 wks later. The time my vet reccommended. I just felt that these pups would end up in a shelter any way, because god knows what they would look like.
I despise the labradoodle breeders. And I just didn't want to be responsible for putting puppies out there that may very well have high maintanance coats, and a possible CHOW disposition.
BTW, I've had my poodle neutered sinse then also.
I feel you are a very good breeder. Irish Wolfhounds are beautiful animals! You don't see too many of them. I'm a groomer, and I see 2 of them that come regularly to our facility.
Keep up your high standards and nevermind with what others are telling you!!!
2007-02-08 09:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by dog whisperer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about the incident - now you can't breed her again with full -breed certifications because she has been breed once with another breed. That really is not cool of your friend. I would still conduct interviews though because a puppy is a puppy. An interview is given to make sure that the living being is protected. A person wouldn't give a bi-race child away to a couple just because the child was bi-racial - would they? You should always treat your puppies (either money making pure breeds or not) as they were special. Remember also that these puppies are still coming from you, therefore you still have to keep your reputation also. Good Luck with the new puppies!
2007-02-08 09:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya B 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You are totally correct. You should still conduct an interview. I've read some awful things on the web about people that give free pets away to people without knowing anything about them and the poor pet ends up as a stray, a dog to be experimented on, so many awful things.
2007-02-08 09:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes conduct the interviews.... just don't give them away sell them for like $200 this way you still get profit and if you think that is too little just up it. or better yet just ask the ppls to make an offer but don't let them go for less than $100 just a suggestion.
2007-02-08 09:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by kp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree you should conduct interviews and do follow thru's with these peole. Although, I am not a fan of breeding. If you go to the human society you will see why. Please help dogs in dire need of homes. Good Luck.
2007-02-08 09:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by dogdog 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should interview prospective owners. I would even suggest that you charge a nominal fee for these mix breed puppies to cover your vet costs for them. You kbnow the kind of homes you want these puppies placed in and you do not want to lower your standards.
2007-02-08 09:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No offense, but Tonya is wrong. You can still breed her again & the puppies will be registerable.
You say that you've been breeding champion Wolfhounds - they aren't champions unless you SHOW them to their championships.
2007-02-08 12:31:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, conduct the interviews. A dog whether pure bred or not deserves a good home.
2007-02-08 08:57:46 · answer #8 · answered by smurf 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I'd still do the interviews. Your mind will be at rest if you know your puppies are in good homes where they'll receive the love and care they need.
2007-02-08 09:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
do your interviews. the folk telling you not to waste time are looking at the dogs as merely a furry commodity with no real value since the cash factor may be reduced. however they still live/think/feel & deserve the very best you can give them. please!!! ensure they get a good home.
2007-02-08 09:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋