Pomeranian breeding questions?

Question

I'm geting a female pomeranian in about two months. We (my parents and me) want to breed her to our male Pom-chi. My questions are, how old does she have to be before she can have her first litter, how long is the gestation period, and how do we keep the male from mating with her until she's old enough!

Thank You

Answer 1

Are they registered with papers? have you had all the appropriate tests done? or are you just doing it because they are the best(he) dogs in the world??
Is your *****:
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

Is your dog:
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

And you need to meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. you are have homes already for all pups - before the mating
2. you have found a dog that meets all the points in the section above relating to the requirements of the *****
3. you are prepared to offer a lifetime guarantee (or at least two years) for the health of the pups
4. if, during the lifetime of the pups, any need to be returned for whatever reason, you take that pup (now adult dog) back and find a home for him/her.
5. all non-show quality pups are sold with a spay/neuter agreement
6. all prospective buyers have been fully screened by you
7. you are going to offer support and advice to your puppy buyers for the life of the pup
8. you have the money to cover a stud fee, possible c-section and complications, vaccinations, and still get no income from the sale of any pups.
9. have you consented with the breeder of your *****/dog and sought their advice?

Now that's just a starting point. If you can't or won't meet these criteria, perhaps breeding at this time is not the best thing for you or your dog.

here is a great article I found:
Considering breeding?
If you breed even one litter you are, by definition a breeder. The question is what kind of breeder are you? Whatever your motives for wanting a litter of puppies I'll bet that you really want to be a "responsible breeder", someone who has the love of dogs at heart. This page is intended to help you think about what it takes to become that caring and responsible breeder. It isn't as obvious as you might think. When I first started hearing about truly ethical and responsible breeders I was amazed and very pleased. Since I don't breed this is my contribution to increasing the percentage of breeders that are caring, ethical and responsible.

Considering getting a dog? There are lots of different sources for dogs. It doesn't much matter whether you are looking for a pet, or looking for a performance or show dog. The standards for a good breeder are pretty much the same. When you get a dog you can choose to (1) get one from a shelter or rescue to avoid supporting a breeder you believe is unethical, or (2) carefully select an ethical breeder.

The animal shelters are overrun with dogs produced by irresponsible breeders. I encourage most people to take a chance on dogs from shelters or from rescue. Many, if not most, can make wonderful companions. You can get a wonderful dog at your local shelter. If, however, you really want a higher degree of predictability of temperament, health, working ability, size, coat and other factors you can increase that by seeking a well-bred dog from a responsible breeder.

If you are looking for a dog and want one from an ethical breeder the first step is to decide what qualities make a breeder "ethical". Ultimately this is something only you can decide, but it helps to know what the possibilities are. And let me make this very clear: Just because someone has a reputation for winning lots of shows, and having beautiful winning dogs does not make them a responsible breeder. A responsible breeder is judged by their care and concern for their dogs and dogs in general as demonstrated by their breeding decisions. So first explore the qualities of a responsible breeder. Then you might want to review the checklist for the responsible breeder .

Wondering what makes a "responsible breeder"? Well I have my own opinion, but perhaps you will get a better idea if you look at some samples from the codes of ethics of various breed clubs. I think some are terrific, I think some are worthless, and there are a few that are so pitiful I would not include them at all. A Code of Ethics is a slippery concept. Try reading "Breeders' Ethics, Myths and Legends" for some cautions. I also include links to sites that specifically discuss responsible breeding, or how to identify a responsible breeder . Below I will provide a description of the most important points of what I think makes a responsible breeder.

And if you, like me, are willing to take the increased risk of problems of the untested dog, and the carelessly bred dog, check out the Mixed Breed Dog (since most don't come from responsible breeders I take them up on another page). Both my dogs are mixed breeds of undetermined heritage. One came from the street, one from the pound. With all those dogs losing their lives in shelters across the USA no one should breed a dog unless the breeder is willing to make every effort to avoid adding to that sad population. Loving a dog, and loving a breed, is reflected in what you do to benefit and protect the dog and the breed.
http://www.dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html

some other great resources:
http://www.learntobreed.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breeding
http://www.debbiejensen.com/heat_cycle.html
http://www.mastamariner.com/breeding_04_perfect_*****.html

Answer 2

It is highly irresponsible to breed mixed breed dogs. A responsible breeder breeds to preserve and improve a chosen breed, not to corrupt it by breeding with a mutt. Over 2 millions mutts die in shelters every year. By breeding more, you will be contributing to that problem.
Also, a responsible breeder would NEVER sell you a female pom without a stipulation that you spay her, so the pom you will be getting will be very poor quality from a backyard breeder, not of a quality to be bred.



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, (quite common in small dogs, and 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?


K

Answer 3

Please do not breed your mutt. He is a mix breed. A mutt. Go down to your local SPCA and take a look at them all. Breeding your Pomeranian x Chihuahua (there is no such thing as a Pom-Chi) is not cute, ethical or responsible of you as a pet owner. Please neuter him and do not create more unwanted dogs into this world. If you haven't taken the time to research things like this either via the Internet, a Veterinarian or AKC registered breeder, you can't be too serious about breeding.

Breeding dogs takes a lot of time, effort and money. You can't simply buy a female and a male then leave them in a room together and wait for them to do the deed.

If you are going to buy a female Pomeranian, please neuter your male ASAP and when the female is 6 months old, spay her.

Answer 4

If they play together nothing will happen, however if you are irresponsible enough to let them mate you will be a backyard breeder of non-pedigree poms. There is something to strive toward - not. Colour would depend on the genetics behind both parents but black is usually dominant. Another reason you should not breed, you don't know nearly enough about what is involved.

Answer 5

We don't need more mutts being bred. Get the male fixed, and problem solved.