I bought a pup late last year from a reputable breeder who shows all of her dogs (including this ones mum). I'd like to be able to breed from my stud (the pup) when he's old enough because he has such a fine pedigree, lovely temperament and is absolutely stunning but I've read some other posts which say it's not wise unless the dog is shown himself. I personally don't have a lot of time to show him but I'd be willing if it meant we could breed. Any advice on how to get started?
2007-03-25 04:34:34 · 7 answers · asked by Ju C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks to the golden breeder. I didnt think all dogs had been shown but that it was more desirable (see first reply). I'd rather not do it to be honest and have no idea of the costs involved! Plus it'd hardly be my career! He has loads of CHs in his bloodline so hopefully that'll do ;)
2007-03-25 05:06:28 · update #1
Join a local dog club and take some showing prep calsses.
It will help you to learn how to stack and move with your dog.
It will prepare you and the dog for being in the show ring.
If you are going to breed and espceially the stud people are going to want to see him earn his CH title at least or some of the field titles.
On my wiems I will forgo the CH title in conformation but the stud must have at least a SH hunting title for meto consider him. Does not make any difference to me who is parents were but how good he does that makes me want to use him for stud.
2007-03-25 04:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a go at showing! Look in the dog papers, Dogs World or Our Dogs, find a local Open Show that is at a convenient time for you and enter. You might enjoy it or you may hate it. I love showing my Spinone and have shown Anatolian Karabash, Great Danes, Bassetts and German Shepherds. See if you can find any ringcraft classes near you and take your pup along. It can be expensive if you do a lot of championship shows but if it becomes a hobby you enjoy it is relatively cheap. There are a lot of Lab pups out there so do you really want to add to them? What are your motives for breeding from him, if it's money don't bother there isn't a lot in it, if it's to get a pup from your dog, is it really worth it? There should really only be one reason for breeding and that is to advance the breed. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, we may see you round the shows!
2007-03-29 01:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing, there are many, many labrador studs out there who have their championships, have done a lot of winning - you'd be hard pressed to find any owner of a top quality bit ch who'd let some dog no one's ever seen be the sire of her dog's litter. It would be much easier for her to sell her puppies if the sire's made a name for himself.
If you're not interested in showing yourself - and it's a lot of fun plus you meet a lot of other dog people, in your own breed and others, who you can share with and learn from - you could look into getting a professional handler (which does get expensive), or you could talk to your pup's breeder. If your puppy is one of her best, the breeder will want him shown, and may be willing to take him on herself. Either way, you'd be wise to get your breeder's advice - if you bought this puppy as show quality, the breeder will want him to be seen.
2007-03-25 05:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The idea of showing your dog is so that breeders can see him & if they like what they see, they will ask to use him at stud. Also, you will know if your dog is good quality or not & need the opinions of a number of different judges to decide that. If your dog's breeder is a successful exhibitor, she is the best person to tell you whether or not your dog has enough quality to be bred from. Most importantly, Labradors suffer from a number of different hereditary diseases and you MUST have him tested for these - eye tested and xrayed for hip dysplasia.
There were over 50,000 Labrador puppies bred last year in the UK. Your dog has to be pretty exceptional to justify his being used at stud.
Have a look at this site too:
http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/board/topic/55104.html
2007-03-25 05:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that the dog is of superior quality and if he has passed all his health screenings then I see not need to show him at all. some people here have no idea what it takes to show a dog. A good breeding dog doesn't have to be shown and win competitions. Why they say that is because they are not knowledgeable on the subject and only say what they have read on some site somewhere.
Do you honestly think that all pure bred dogs have been shown??? A good reputable breeder does not have the time or the money to show all their dogs, and most good breeders do all the health requirements on their dogs.
I personally hated the whole show dogs mentality and never really got into it.
If you want to show your dog thats fine but I do not think it is necesary for you to do. If you do decide to show it is not cheep.
2007-03-25 04:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you don't show in conformation then you should at least have him evaluated by at least 3 unbiased knowledgable people of the breed. Also just because he has a good pedigree doesn't mean he is worthy of being bred.
He should have at least some performance/working titles (obedience, rally, hunt/field) if you aren't showing in conformation and he should also get his CGC. In addition before being bred he needs to be at least 2 years old, have had and passed heath tests (OFA/PennHip on elbows/hips, CERF/PRA on eyes and thyroid).These are very important since Labs are prone to these issues.
2007-03-25 06:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can contact the organization that the pup is registered to. They should be able to tell you of clubs or shows in your area. Or maybe you can find some information on their web site.
2007-03-25 04:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by CL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋