Dog Breeders?

Question

I asked a question early about induceing a dogs heat and I think the way I worded my question I was completely misunderstood. Let me just start out by saying I LOVE MY DOGS! They aren't just pets to me they are part of my family and are treated that way and we would NEVER do ANYTHING to cause them any harm. That being said, I also appreciate the responses that I recieved, even the ones that weren't very friendly. I am just curious and want to learn what anyone knows about induceing a dogs heat cycle. I have been told by "reputable breeders" that it's possible and common but haven't found much info. on it anywhere. Let me say again, I would never harm my animals, I just want to learn! I believe in letting nature take it course, I just thought that if it was possible and not hurtful it might be easier on my baby to whelp in Oct. instead of Dec. when it's so cold. Thanks

Answer 1

I am an experienced, responsible breeder of champion dogs and have never heard of such a thing. Regardless of the time of year, your puppies will require a special, secondary heat source.
HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DECIDING TO BREED YOUR DOG:

Have they completed their AKC championships in the ring, thereby proving their quality as breeding stock?

Have you studied their pedigrees to determine possible genetic defects going back decades?

Have you evaluated male and female against the written breed standard to determine why their particular offspring would make a viable contribution to the breed?

Have you done the requisite health tests?

Are you willing to have their eyes and hips certified?

Do you understand the risk to the female in breeding her?

Are you willing to pay for a Caesaran, (about $1,000.00 + postnatal care)

Are you willing to supplement and tube feed puppies for 24 hours a day?

Are you willing to spend 12 weeks hand raising puppies in your home?

Are you willing to go to the expense of 12 weeks of shots and wormings for however many puppies you bring into the world?

Are you willing to interview dozens of potential pet buyers to determine exactly which ones will be the absolute Best homes for your puppies?

Will you have a spay/neuter clause in your pet buyer contract requiring proof of spaying/neutering before each pup is 6 months old?

Will you GUARANTEE that for if ANY reason during the life of the puppies you've bred, their owners can no longer keep them, they must be returned to you?

Answer 2

I didn't see your other question, but I have a couple of points:

1. Screwing with a b itch's heat cycle through the use of chemicals is not a good idea. Ever.

2. Won't it be warm in your house in December? I assume this is where your baby will be whelping her puppies.

3. Waiting until she comes into season naturally will give you more time to get all of the genetic testing done that you need to do prior to breeding any dog. Dunno what breed you have, but this generally means doing hip certifications, CERF eye exams, etc.

Answer 3

It is actually possible for a *****'s heat to be induced, chemicals are a definite no-no, but sometimes things that occur naturally can induce heat.
A female that gets into a scuffle with another dog can go into heat early, as can one that is around other bitches in heat or around a lot of puppies.

Answer 4

If she is inside, as a mom with a litter should be, how does the weather matter?
IF you find a way my vet would like to know it so she can recedule all the girls in her practive to advoid X-mas day.
I suspect the reputable breeders are refering to cheque which is now off the market, due to a combo of dog side effects & human abuse.

Answer 5

You cannot change the natural heat cycle of a female.