Chihuahua breeders?

Question

I have a 1 yr old chiuahua shes only been in heat once.im not planning to breed her this second but in the future .a lot of people say that u end up paying more for the birth than the actuall reward from the dog is it true? are there any preperations needed? i need to now everything

Answer 1

Yes the cost of PROPERLY breeding your animal and caring for the pups usually is much higher than the amount you make from selling the pups.

Your dam should be x-rayed at 45 days to not only see how many pups she has but also to make sure the pups are a good size. Too large of pups can cause dangerous complications during labor.

The puppies will need check ups and vaccinations before you can sell them.

Also the birth itself can turn into a large expense if she starts having difficulties and needs to have any emergency c-section. This can run anywher between $800- $2,000 depending on where you go and how critical she is and how long she needs post-operative veterinary care.

There are other concerns with a new mother such as mastitis. At the vet hospital where I work, we recently euthanized a dam becuase she had developed mastitis so severe she had become septic (infection spread through her entire system) and came to us half dead already.

Another soapbox moment: There are MILLIONS of puppies that are euthanized every year due to not enough homes for them or people not realizing the responsibilty of a puppy and leaving them at shelters. There is no guarantee that if you find a home for all of your puppies that they'll stay in those homes and won't end up being euthanized later at a shelter.

Spaying you animal is the best thing you can do as an owner. It prevents not only pregnancy but other potentially fatal conditions. Pyometra is the most common, which is an infection of the uterus, and almost always requires surgery to save the females life. Also the chance of you dog developing breast cancer is GREATLY decreased by spaying her.

Answer 2

The following is a list of things to consider when thinking of breeding your dog.

First, is your dog AKC registered? If not, stop now and do not breed your dog. Even if it is registered through a different registry, it is probably not "good" breeding material.

Next, you must know the pedigree of your dog. If it does not have any champions in it, your pup is probably not worth breeding. Stop right there and do not breed your dog.

Third, check to verify if your dog falls within breed standard set by the AKC. Go to AKC.org and check out your breed. If your dog is in any way out of standard, do not breed it.

Then, if the dog does have champions in his line,and falls within standards, take your dog into the vet and have it tested for any genetic issues that may cause it to be unfit to breed. If your vet is qualified, have the dog temperment tested also. Temperment is one of the most important attributes in a dog. If it fails any of these tests, do not breed it.

Now for my lecture....Not all dogs should be breed. Breeding takes time, energy, and a lot of money. There are so many dogs in shelters or puppy mills now, that should never have been born or breed. Please think long and hard about the quality of puppy that your dog may produce. If you have any doubts, play it safe and fix your dog.

Answer 3

Well there will be the expense of the mating with a good Chihuahua male. Usually the cost of one puppy, or the owner of the male gets pick of the litter. If there are any complications during the labor you might have to have a Vet intervene, as in a cesarean section. You woulld need to give the puppies their first puppy shots. When we were breeding Chi's our litters could be anything from one puppy to four. I always felt a litter of four a really good number.

Answer 4

You need to wait until she is 2, make sure and have her vet checked for any defects, you don't want to pass anything like that on. The male needs to be checked to........ If you are VERY lucky she will have no trouble. If there are any probs with any dog birthing it could run into the thousands. I personnally wouldn't risk my dog. Also make sure to have 6-8 good homes lined up......... you don't want a puppy to fall into the wrong hands.

Answer 5

yes, it usually ends up cost more for the breeder to breed chi's. since Chihuahua's are small dogs they usually require c-sections and lots of medical care. if you are a responsible breeder you will have the two dogs checked for health conditions. Also once you have the puppies you have to have them checked out and given shots.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

leave chihuahua breeding to professionals. I have a long-coat beautiful show quality female. had her spayed. these small dogs are difficult to breed and easy to lose. it will break your heart if you lose one!!!!!!!!!!! Can be dangerous for the mom too.