She is 1/2 pomeranian 1/2 chihuahua. She is small but the male I want to breed her to is a VERY fine boned chihuahua and very tiny as well. I know that it is unsafe to a)never breed them and b) leave them entire or unspayed. I know I want to have her babies one day but she is about 1.5 years old. When is the right time and what can I do to be sure she will be okay?
2007-02-26 18:14:51 · 15 answers · asked by mandakathryn02 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Seriously people, my future puppies already have homes..so they will not be homeless. Also, I have owned and cared for a number of would-be homeless pets and do my share to donate and volunteer at homeless shelters. Please dont waste your time lecturing, harassing, or trying to make me feel bad unless you just want your points for answering, in which case you should find a job. But by being rude, you are not helping your cause although its wasted on me because Im fully aware of the homelessness out there. But I have a right to breed my dog if I wish.
2007-02-27 02:37:10 · update #1
Furthermore, it doesn't appear as though you care much about your MUTTS. And anyway, a Chiapom is a recognized mixed breed of the AKC, meaning one day it will be its own breed. My dog is a 3rd generation Chiapom. Back off.
2007-02-27 02:38:29 · update #2
BUT I would like to thank those of you who offered both advice as well as personal stories. It is certainly something I will have to think over for the safety of my princess.
2007-02-27 02:41:54 · update #3
Where did I say I wanted "just one litter"?
2007-02-27 02:44:34 · update #4
if you want to breed her breed her, this is your choice and your choice alone, in relation to the risk, there will always be risks, giving birth is part of nature and your girl will let you know when she is ready. humans also have great risks in pregnancy and labour, but that does not stop us from having children! so why take that privlidge away from your dog? just because some people on here a closed minded, somebodys mutt, is anothers angel. There is no 100% garentee just like in life. just do your homework on both the breeds, talk to your vet and get the necessary tests done, and just try to be as prepared as you can be
good luck :)
2007-02-26 20:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by musicchic 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Breeding your pup is never a simple task, especially if you want to have it done right. Because of her size, start saving, be prepared to spend in the thousandths on vet bills if she needs a c-section. You will also want to take her to a Vet and have them do a complete physical to make sure she is able to have puppies. Genetic testing is also important to be a responsible breeder, this will help ensure that the puppies will come out healthy. Be prepared, many puppies don't make it due to so many circumstances. And you will need to have homes ready for the pups when they are over 8 weeks, I'd recommend 12. You have to remember it is a lot of work raising puppies, you have to have the litter checked by a vet and build an area for them to live, it's a 24/7 operation for about 4-5 months total. Just keep doing research and if you still feel you will have the time and the money to breed your baby then that is your choice. I am not here to pass judgment. Good Luck.
2007-02-27 02:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Christina B 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Please reconsider...there are so many homeless animals out there that the thought of making more is just depressing.
If you do decide to go through with it, I would suggest you wait until the female is at least 2 years old. Breeding her with a smaller male is a good idea, however, these little dogs are just likely to have problems even if you do everything correctly.
You'll want to make sure your girl is checked out by a vet and healthy before breeding. You'll also want to make sure she eats a high quality puppy food and takes calcium supplements while pregnant and as long as she's nursing.
Please know how many puppies to expect (from the vet) and what problems to look out for. You should also get "worst case scenario" costs from your doctor so that you're financially prepared if something goes wrong. A c-section can cost $1000 + and even if your dog has one there is no guarantee that the puppies will survive or that she will, either. In other words, proceed with extreme caution. I've seen good, loving pet owners crushed when their little dog dies. I've had a few tell me they would have never risked their dog's lives for puppies if they had only known...
2007-02-27 02:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Oh you are gonna get slammed by professional breeders. I was uneducated about the perils of breeding just for a little piece of my min pin that always wanted to ensure that I would have a bloodline of hers. Then I was educated. While I completely understand your intentions, you have to realize that so much goes into breeding and making sure you meet the standards of the AKC. Now I know this is not your intention but when you sit down and realize that so many dogs especially 1/2 breeds are eventually put in shelters you have to realize the implications to "just one litter". I hope none of the professional breeders are too hard on you. Ultimatley you are going to do what you want. Yes people's dogs have pups all the time. However be very careful I know a girl at my husbands work that wanted the same thing you did and was only going to give the pups to her family. Well her beloved chihuahua died in childbirth and only one of the puppies survived for 48 hours and then it died too. SHE WAS DEVASTATED. Now if you have a AKC standard breed dog your should find out about breeding her with another AKC registered dog. Find a reputable breeder in your area. A good place is usually through your vet. They should be able to tell you right away if your dog has the proper standards and any good breeder will only breed up to improve the bloodline. If however you decide to do this on your own then that is your right but I would have your dog monitered by a vet very close. You know it will not be cheap. All the prenatel visits and in case any complications arrise you can end up thousands of dollars in the hole by not knowing what you are doing because you have a dog that has puppies too big for her and then they have to be born c section. Also you have a very very traumatized girl who it will be very hard on. Toy breeds are very finicky. That being siad I know how easy it is to only make a decision by your heart. It sounds like you love your dog very much and I am sure you will know the right thing to do as far as breeding. If it is because you want the exact mix you are looking for then you should go to a dog rescue and let them know what you are looking for and when one comes in they can give you a call.You asked about what you could do to make sure she will be ok. There is no "for sure" when you are breeding. Just remember the smaller the dog the harder the pregnancy is in there little bodies.
Good luck and I pray you make the right decision.
2007-02-27 02:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by jeanette t 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I understand what reasons you may have to want to breed her, but I too urge you to reconsider.
First, consider how difficult it will be for your dog. Know that you may lose her to complications, and also some or all of the puppies. Also, some dogs change forever after having puppies. She may not be the dog you know and love afterwards.
Next, consider the cost involved. Caring for the pups for 8-12 weeks will cost you several hundred dollars, if not over a thousand. Food, first shots, and vet-checks is only the start. There are many unforeseen costs. You will not make any of your money back, because you will not be able to sell them for more than $50-100 each, since they will be mix.
Finally, consider that it will be extremely difficult to adopt out the puppies. People are mostly interested in only pedigree dogs, and the people who do not want pedigree usually get their dog from a shelter. Why would someone pay you for your mutt pups when they could go to a shelter and rescue a homeless pup for a tiny fraction of the cost? I’m sure she’s the sweetest dog in the world, mutt or not, but please don’t contribute to dog overpopulation just because you want some cute puppies around or because you want to keep a part of her. There is no - NO - good reason to breed a mix-breed dog unless you plan on keeping every single puppy for yourself, or giving them ALL to people you know.
People mostly breed dogs because they either have incredible stock that they want in the gene pool, or for their own selfish reasons. Consider why you want to breed her. Is if for her, or for you? If you think it's for her, know this: dogs do not need to have puppies to feel fulfilled. They do not miss motherhood if they never knew it. Plus, spayed dogs live much longer on average, and with fewer health problems. If you want the best for her, please spay her. Let her avoid the pain of pregnancy and birth and cancer in her reproductive organs later in life.
For your dog, yourself, and for the overpopulation crisis, please reconsider.
2007-02-27 02:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mandy 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋
By getting your dogs spayed and neutered. The girl is a mutt. Why would you want to breed her? You aren't breeding to improve a pure breed, you're either breeding to make money, to add more mutts to the world or because small designer breeds are is fashion now. You shouldn't breed such a small dog, especially at 1.5 years of age. You should have got her spayed when she was 6 months old. I'm certain that she will have to have a c-section like so many other small dogs.
Please don't breed her, please don't stud the male out. Breeding is a very risky thing, leave it to the people who know what they are doing.
" I know I want to have her babies one day " - actually, by making her have PUPPIES (not babies), you are putting strain on a very small dog. You could get her KILLED as she is giving birth. Why don't you just go ADOPT a MUTT (which is what YOU will be creating) and actually do a favor to the volunteers at your local ASPCA.
2007-02-27 02:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Elena 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Make sure the male is smaller than her. Or at least about the same size. Breeding a tiny female with a larger male isn't wise because the puppies may be too large for her to give birth to them naturally.
2007-02-27 02:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by CherryBoomFan 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Best way is to have her spayed. That way no more shelter dogs have to lose their lives because you took homes away from them. Why is it that everyone "just wants on litter". Ugh...Stop breeding people. I'm tired of having to rescue dogs. Why can't I get the visions of dead dogs from my head? Why must I be haunted by my dreams? Why aren't you waking up crying-your pillows soaked, since your the ones doing committing this atrocity?
2007-02-27 03:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
i would not normaly answer a question like this but have to only because of the answers you have recieved
i sell mutts at over $2000.00 a piece
this is only due to the training of spacific tasks weather it be sheep cattle or hunting dogs
i have owned pure breds EG: English hicks bull terriers, alaskin Mallamutes etc
with small dogs of which im not partial to, at the age you are now it is ok to breed it will not cost
a great fortune as many would like to think just choose your breed well and good luck
2007-02-27 03:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by inthewildlive 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Search the two breeds and find out when they fully mature that will give you your best answer. Do a search on google for pom and chih. info and you should get some answers. Also check out akc.org about the two breeds. It is very helpful and full of info.
2007-02-27 02:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by Michele H 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋