i know nothing about breeding a dog. i have heard that it completes their personalitys so i thought i would try. we are not going to breed her this round, and maybe not the next. probably when she is 2. but i don't know what to expect. she has been in heat for over 2 weeks and we have a golden retriever bunked out on our porch. how long does that last. Hope is standing at the door and wants out so bad. of course she can not go but she is driving me crazy. HELP!!!
2007-02-28 01:53:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
wow...you people just love to squash dreams. 1st- i do this to honor my son's life that was lost in july. he loved animals and wanted to pursue breeding. 2nd. she is from a very good champion line of which i have the papers up through her grandparents. 3. it is not my desire to sell the first puppy, but find them good homes (of which i already have 3 committed families). 4. i have the approval of my vet. your comments were harsh to say the least and to assume that i am stupid and would not or could not commit to learning and dealing with the issues of puppies is simply ignorant on your part. all i was asking was a postive feedback. information not judgement. i currently own 9 animals total and i have 8 fixed. consider how you answer questions in the future before your comments hurt another person
2007-02-28 06:20:49 · update #1
If you don't know anything about breeding, I would definitely not do it. I have never heard that is has anything to do with personality. You are better off getting your dog spayed.
2007-02-28 01:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Megz 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One of my dobes has had numerous litters(now desexed rescue from a puppy mill) and the other has never been bred(shes a undesexed virgin). They are both the sweetest things on this earth. I have never heard so much rot 'completes their personality'. You may find something out about your dog you didnt want to. She may be a bad mother, she may get too protective of the pups. She may also develope health problems if you dont know what you are looking for. What will you do if you end up with a litter of cross breeds that no one wants. Have her desexed now or you will go thru this another 2 times before she is 2years old and when you want to breed her. What will happen if she gets pregnant in her next heat to some roving mongrel that gets into your yard when your not looking. I repeat, have her desexed now.
2007-02-28 02:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Big red 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all... you need to learn how to spell DACHSHUND.
*phewph* Ok, now that we've got that out of the way.
I am not here to bash you, I am not here to put you down or say that you are completely out of your mind. I am here to tell you what could happen to your dog, if you choose not to fix her.
A very close friend of mine was getting a dachshund puppy from a breeder in Florida. Over night, the pup's Mom came down with a disease and passed away, while the owner was asleep. Mind you, these puppies were not even 2 weeks old yet, and she had to seringe feed them. 2 pups passed away, including the one my friend was going to get.
When we bred our Dachshund with our friends, the puppies came out fine, they were Ok, and the Mom was doing great. Then the Momma dog got sick. She had a heart murmur, stopped producing milk, and the family thought that they were going to lose a pup.
This was a very scary ordeal for them and they were about to crack. They had to get up every 2 hours to seringe feed the puppies -- even during the night.
The pups and Momma are Ok now, but if they had not taken repsonsibility the pups may have very well died.
Un-spayed females can have very serious internal problems that can eventually lead to death. If you truly care about your dachshunds well being, then please get her fixed!
The reason I am telling you these things? Pretty much to SCARE you. This is a very scary thing, and should not be taken lightly.
Now I have a question for you...
What would be the purpose of breeding your dog?
Is it to improve the breed standard?
Pass on a good tempermant?
Have a new puppy in the house?
If it is the 1st one, Kudos to you. But you MUST MUST MUST MUST MUST do you research.
If it is the 2nd one, might still be 'Ok', but research is needed.
If it is the 3rd one, then go to a shelter! Get a new Dachshund puppy that otherwise might not find a home! Or, get one from an experienced breeder, NOT from a petstore!
The myth that it completes their personality's is not true either. Spaying is what calms the dog down.
One last thing... if you really want to venture into this... please do your research. Please don't become a back yard breeder. PLEASE, find out what you need to do and do it RIGHT.
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Oh, and by the way, please get your Golden fixed too.
2007-02-28 02:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by cadowney1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all Chilly AkC does not say only breed show dogs. If that was the case I would be in big dodo. Some of answer makes me wonder how you all come up with some of these answers. And I do believe I have a Thumb Down Stalker lol.
You shouldn't breed your dog until she is Two year old. This will give you plenty of time to read books on your Dachshund. There are so many books on breeding..The pros and cons of breeding..What to expect that things can go wrong. You need to learn all you can so you don't panic if something does go wrong.
Talk to a good breeder of Dachshund, she will be able to help you with any questions you may have.. Maybe she will let you be there when one of her litters are born..I had some one come in to witness the birth of my litter of Shih Tuz's.. She couldn't handle it so she got her dog fixed the next day.
There is a lot more things to know other then the dog pops out puppies.
Good luck to you and please know everything, about breeding.
2007-02-28 02:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by china 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heat cycle usually lasts 3 weeks on average with the second week being standing heat where she will want the male to mount for mating. Do not let her around any intact males or you will be having unwanted pups.
Breeding-There are many different feelings on breeding your dog. AKC says to only breed show dogs that will better the breed. Other say if that where the case then no one would be able to afford a family dog. In any case you need to do everthing in your power to research everything about your breed and breeding. Find a breeder that will share info with you. Read-Read-Read everything you can on the subject. Contact your vet and have a full blood work up and have the dog examined to physical issues that could be passed on to the pups.
Please become informed before considering to breed.
2007-02-28 02:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by chilly 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are the reason why everybody who knows nothing about breeding should be required by law to spay their dog. You know nothing, which you admit. Breeding your dog is very hard and do you know you could end up losing your dog? What if she refuses to nurse, are you going to gets up at night every 2-3 hours for feedings? Is she a champion and have you tested her for any genetic problems? Have you consulted your vet and made sure she can handle a pregnancy? This si only her first heat, you obviously don't know they shoud wait unitl they are at least 2 years old to be bred. Have you researched studs, are they champions and screened for genetic problems? The list goes on forever, go SPAY YOUR DOG! I can't beleive people are so stupid.
2007-02-28 02:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
"Completes their personality" IS A MYTH!
Leave breeding to experienced breeders. They're better prepared to do all the health clearances, puppy contracts, registrations, and veterinary expenses associated with having a litter of puppies. They're better prepared to find good homes for the pups and they also understand that there are risks to the dam's health and the puppies as well. I could go on with this, but I believe I've made my point.
If you still have your heart set on becoming a dog breeder, then find another responsible breeder who will mentor you and teach you all the realities involved.
2007-02-28 02:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
>>>i know nothing about breeding a dog. <<<
It's time you learned. You could kill your b*tch with your ignorance.
It does NOT complete their personalities. There is absolutely NO reason to breed your dog, and plenty of reasons not to.
Watch her CAREFULLY during the next week or so to make sure no males get near her. A fence is not good enough.
Afterwards, watch her for signs of pyometra (deadly uterine infection) or false pregnancy and possible mastitis.
Afterwards, have her spayed and avoid the hassle you are going through now.
2007-02-28 01:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you know nothing, then don't do it. You have heard wrong about "completing personalties". That is completely false. You SHOULD have a female that is:
1. show quality
2. a champion
3. have both parents and grand parents that are champions
4. free from hereditary disease
5. parents and grand parents tested and free from hip dysplasia
6. mature enough to breed
7. tested today as free from brucellosis
If your dog does not meat these qualifications, then do not breed. If you do, you are considered a backyard breeder which is a smaller scale puppy mill.
2007-02-28 02:12:00 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋