i am going to start breeding what are good dogs for some one to start with?

Question

i want to take my love of animals and work with it.....im not going to do anything big and now have more than about one litter a year....i own a boarding stable on the coast and would like any info on breeding dogs....and what breeds should someone that has not breed dogs before start with....i am asking to narrow my surch....should i go little dogs or big....also it gets cold in the winter but it is nice in the summer...

im asking to try and find out what dogs would do well in my area....i have a cat and dog that i rescured from the shelter and i take ver good care of them....i know what breeds i like but im trying NOT to be a back yard breeder and be responsable about what dogs i do deside on to breed....even if i like the dog if it can't handel the cold that isn't the right dog for me....i am at home all day because of my stable....so if your going to make rude coments keep them to your self please....

Answer 1

Since you have a boarding stable you should think of a breed of dog that are good with horses.
Australian Shepherds
Border Collies
Fox Terriers (smooth or wire coat).

No, matter what breed you go with just know it's work, I wouldn't go with an English Bulldog they are much too hard for a beginner. Just do your homework and read as much as you can before you start. Good luck with it all;^)

Answer 2

The answer to this question will vary from person to person. I would start out, before even looking for a breed of dog to start with, look around your area for knowledgable dog people. It's the same thing you would want to do with your favorite breed of horse.

It is good that you at least know what a backyard breeder is. For breed of dog to start with I would go with a Golden Retriever or lab. Although they are both high energy dogs and will need lots of attention. Or maybe a smaller dog, try terriers or pomeranians or maybe maltese? It depends on what breed you are really passionate about. Forget if it is adapted for the climate. If it isn't you'll just have to take extra pre-cautions and make sure the new owners know that little extra piece of information.

The next thing is actually choosing a dog to start your program. Someone has already kind of touched on this but anyways, some things to think about:

1.How serious do you want to breed? Are you going to breed confirmation show worthy dogs? Or family dogs? Or for the activity they were bred for (gun dog, chasing small animals, herding)?

2.If you are going to breed for showdogs, make sure you find dogs with a good pedigree, as close to perfect confirmation that you can get, great temperaments and so on.

3.Are you just going to get a female and breed her to a different stud? Or are you going to get both genders and have an actual program?

4.Are you going to have the time to properly socialize and maybe even train your puppies if they are not sold right away?

5.Do you have the money for vet check-ups, the first puppy shots and any emergency situations that might pop up?

I know that's more than you wanted but they are important things to think about if you don't want to be a backyard breeder who is just flooding the humane societies with unwanted puppies. Hopefully that helped a bit.

Answer 3

If you have to ask questions from strangers on the Internet about breeding then you are not going to be a responsible breeder. Leave breeding to the experts. If you are serious about becoming a responsible breeder then first start with the AKC. Learn about dogs, and dog breeds, then join a breed club, enjoin them with your questions about responsible breeding. You would be about 10 years away from breeding at that point. Look at breeding this way, if you want to be a responsible breeder it is the same as if you want to be a respected musician, how many years is that going to take? Can you learn how by asking strangers on the Internet? This is not going to be a popular answer but it is an honest one.

Answer 4

the first thing you should consider?
1. what is your purpose for breeding/
why do you want to breed?

2. are you ready? financially, mentally,physically, emotionally?
breeding is no easy job.

3. do you presently have a dog now that you've been with for quite some time? if not, i think you shouldnt start now.

4. are you the type that wants to breed dogs and make sure they go into a loving responsible home or breed dogs to distribute them to petshops and/or sell them to anyone who has cash?

i think if you as you state "want to take your love of animals to work" i deeply encourage you to adopt rather than breed. breeding is such a wonderful idea but with a lot of abandoned, abused pets--dogs. i think that love will be put to use by adopting..its much much better. visit websites supporting the cause or visit local vets and inquire on adopting.

Answer 5

It's kind of a weird idea.. Usually people that breed do so to improve on a breed that they LOVE.. It's kind of odd that someone would chose a dog that just fits into the climate and will sell well in their area.. Breeders generally don't choose their breed that way. You have to love your breed, and want the best for it, want to improve, save, enjoy, share their life with..

You don't really buy a breed of dog that you think ( and good luck predicting this ) will sell well, fill up your barn, and start breeding them..

Answer 6

So many people with pets are very self-righteous so don't worry about them.

My recommendations
1: Buy a very beautiful golden retriever, ( I recommend them because they are usually easy to find homes for and tolerate some cold weather)
2: take her to shows,
3: join the local AKC club
4: make sure she is sweet, and smart,
5: make sure she has no medical problems
6: find nice people who love your dog and would love to buy puppies from you,
7: Find a nice male who is sweet, smart and a good representation of the breed
8: Ask for a deposit on the future puppies to make sure that you have actually sold them.
9: Breed your beautiful, sweet, wonderful dog
10. Make sure that the owners of your puppies are willing to spay/neuter the puppies they buy.
11: Remember all those breeders started just like you even though they act all self-righteous
12: Have fun, but remember you won't be sleeping much

Answer 7

not trying to be rude im letting you know there are soo many breeders and so many dogs out there what are you looking to contribute to the breed what are you getting out of breeding honestly

aah here we go again

breeding is not a hobby but a full time expensive job

it is not done for money but for the love of the breed you are bettering, if you dont even know what dog breed you want that worries me

nothing is worse than a backyard breeder, for breeding you have to understand breed standards what you are breeding towards, what health and characteristics you want to breed into the dog

and then you have to think about dog everpopulation in shelters

if you just want a dog try adopting breeding is a lot of responsibility that not a lot of people are willing to take on

they dont do it for fun but the love of the breed

DaveSFV my sentiments exactly!

Answer 8

You're going to start breeding? I'd start with humans.