I have a gorgeous tan/black/white Cocker Spaniel with one blue eye and one brown one. ("Roan Blue" markings). Due for her first heat any day now. Looking for same.
2007-03-18 09:48:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is not within breed standard just by your own description she has recessive genes, so if i was you I would not breed her, severe birth defects and health problem could be caused if you choose the wrong mate who also has recessive genes
Are you aware that cockers have been pretty much been destroyed because of people breeding them who have no understanding of genetics, they now have severe health issues, and temperments that often lead to them having to be put down, my first cocker was from a reputable breeder who shows their dogs, I could not have asked for a better dog, even my vet loved him, many of the cockers she has to deal with are agressive and have all sorts of health issues, when he passed away, I ended up buying one from a person who no longer wanted their adult cocker, that was when I got to learn all about rage syndrome, which is common in many cocker lines, imagine what it is like to have a dog wake up when they are sleeping at the other side of the room and suddenly come running at you snarling trying to attack you when you are doing nothing other than sitting at the other end of the room quietly reading, there was no rhyme or reason for the rages, after 2 years and having been bitten several times and seeing the rages increase in frequency to where they were occuring a couple times a week I decided to finally put him down. Currently there is a long list of genetic health issues in cockers, Do you know her pedigree 3 generations back and know the results of CERF and OFA genetic testing? Has she been put thru genetic testing to ensure she is not a carrier of hypothyroidism, vwd, hip and elbow displaysia, PRA, etc, etc.......
She may be healthy but she could be carrying genes that she could pass to her puppies, are you prepared to look after blind or deaf puppies or ones with missing limbs for the rest of their lives, or ones with blood disorders similiar to hemaphilia in humans where blot does not clot a simple injury or bruise could cause the pup to bleed to death if the pup is not take to the vet immediately and given a transfusion?
Are you living in a state that has puppy lemon laws? If a severe genetic health issue is found in a pup you sell can you afford the risk of being sued for selling a defective pup?
2007-03-18 11:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT breed her on her first heat. it can and usually does lead to major complications. wait for atleast her third.
2007-03-18 19:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, i like to breed a Siberian husky and a labrador retrievor, so be thankful you can have two because... well, I just love those kinds of dogs, oh! don't forget a Beagle, I love beagles
2007-03-18 16:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by SilverStream 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are enough dogs in this world already without homes and someone to love them.Why make more? BYB!!!!!
2007-03-18 17:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋