hey i got a few dogs from the shelter, there yorkies, i'm gonna breed em. what kinda food should i use. alpo and gravy train are my top sources now because of their value. they are nam brands and they say they are completely nutritious. some store brands are cheaper but they dont make or back up claims to nutrition. what do you suggest? alpo or gravy train. if you have a third option, please tell.
remember, im breeding these dogs with a budget. i am trying to offer cheaper dogs to families who cant afford expensive ones them but would offer just as much love.
2007-04-11 14:10:48 · 8 answers · asked by cub-bears 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't think that anyone is getting this, but me.
However, I love the sarcasm in your post!
2007-04-11 14:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry to 'burst your bubble' but Alpo is one of the worst kinds of dog foods you can buy.. It has no nutritional value whatsoever.
number two: You can't just 'breed dogs' it is a very expensive thing to do. a GOOD breeder actually looses money breeding dogs. Yenno. Have you ever thought of something going wrong? Yorkies usually can't just 'push the baby out' they need C- sections which are 1 -2 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
number three: They are already spayed and neutered, no shelter will give a dog out with out the procedure being done.
It sounds like you can't uphold a litter. Have you even done the research on the breed? I bet you haven't.
Smooch.
PS. This may be sounding dumb comming from a 12 year old, but I am actually smarter than the average adult on this website.
2007-04-11 14:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
1) you should NOT be breeding dogs from a questionable background 2) you should NOT be breeding dogs from a shelter/rescue 3) Only those dogs that meet breed standard, have been health tested (not just simple vet exams)
have pedigrees that can be researched for health, temperament and longevity should be bred
Breeding for the sake of breeding "cheap" quality puppies is extremely irresponsible and only tends to breed unhealthy, illtempered speciman of the breed.
Neither Alpo or Gravy train are good foods..they are cheap low quality foods with more cheap fillers and dyes then real meat protein (which dogs need since they are carnivores).
2007-04-11 14:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many animals in the world without homes (mixed breeds & pure breeds). You do not need to breed these dogs so that people without a lot of money can afford to buy them. People can adopt dogs from humane societies and breed rescue groups for a small amount of money. Please do not increase the animal population by doing this. Besides you should know what your getting yourself into if you ever decide to breed. It's not just a matter of putting two dogs together and then 61 days later having puppies. There can be costly complication especially in small dogs. Many require c-sections. Not to mention the vaccinations you should have done on the puppies before they go to their new homes. What animal would let you adopt dogs without having them spayed or neutered first. Humane societies are trying to get these animals new good homes without increasing the population so they will make you have them spayed or neutered before you can take them home. Just love the dogs and be happy with them as your pets don't breed them please.
2007-04-11 14:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is this a joke? Judging by your other question, you seem like you could possibly be a troll. . . Folks, report this person as a troll.
Im guessing you are a troll because no shelters give dogs to homes without having been fixed.
If you aren't a troll, have your dogs fixed. There is no such thing as breeding on a budget. ESPECIALLY not with pet quality dogs who shouldnt be bred. Right now, you are trying to become a BYB which is immoral, unethical, and horrible.
There are PLENTY of pet quality dogs in the world. YOU certainly don't need to create more. I get the feeling you are actually trying to create a little puppy mill out of your home, and if this is the case, shame on you.
I'm guessing that you aren't going to have ANY genetic or conformation testing done, that you know nothing about their bloodlines, and don't even have papers for your little ones. Sigh. You just don't care, do you?
No, ALPO and GRAVY TRAIN are NOT good foods. I would NEVER feed them to my dog. But, I guess that if you are exploiting dogs so irresponsibly, you don't really care about their health or welfare. If you did, they would have been fixed - not rescued to only be whored and pimped out.
http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm
http://dogplay.com/Breeding/index.html
2007-04-11 14:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Great Dane added to Newfoundland Doggy, with a few pounds of Tibetian Mastiff is maybe the best fornula that I have come across yet, to yield large dogs. Or are you talking about what to feed your puppers? Cats.
2016-03-17 23:39:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest Alpo because of the rich density it has and dogs seem to go for that kind of richness in the flavor...If you wanted a successful breeding...go with Alpo
2007-04-11 14:17:39 · answer #7 · answered by Helpless 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋
You screwed up!!!! How can you make "Yorkipoos" if'n you didn't get a Poodle to go with them Yorkies ?????
2007-04-11 14:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alpo is a good food we feed it and it works well
2007-04-11 14:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by debmed69 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
ALPO. dogs love 'em
2007-04-11 14:19:51 · answer #10 · answered by stealthhh 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋