i have an English bulldog AKC he is in good health is is 7 months old and they told us he was ready to bread?

Question

i have gotting so many offers to bread but all the other dogs are ugly and i dont like them how do i let them down, i guess i just have high standers for my dog he comes from a good blood line am i doing right by looking for the right dog

Answer 1

He is too young to breed to an ugly or nice looking female. Has he been tested to make sure he is in good health, eyes, hips, etc. You can't even check their hips until they are two years old. Just because he has AKC papers doesn't mean it's a good idea to breed him. To properly bred Bulldogs you need a vet to do an AI (Artificial Insemination). You need to do a lot more research before going ahead with this. Please don't become a backyard breeder!

Answer 2

No, you would be doing the right thing if you just neutered him instead of using him as an ATM or breeding machine. AKC is simply a registry to prove that your dog is purebred. It doesn't mean that all AKC dogs deserve or need to be bred from. "Good bloodline" means nothing, either. A Golden Retriever from the pound could have a good bloodline but so what? Unless he is an AKC Champion himself and unless he has been tested free of genetic diseases, don't even THINK about breEding your dog. Also, until you have actually allowed him to gain a Champion title and until you have tested him for genetic diseases, he is NO WHERE NEAR ready to breEd. It would probably also help if you learnt how to spell breed/ing.

Answer 3

1. Yes you are doing the right thing by being picky.

2. Do NOT breed this great dog until he's proven himself good breeding stock in the show ring, had and passed all his genetic tests, etc.

3. Dogs are never ready to "bread." Ready to eat bread, yes. (I'm sorry, I couldn't help it.) For future reference, it's "breed." I know, English is crazy. :)

4. If you really want to breed your dog, start talking to a breeder now - s/he will be able to identify his strengths, weaknesses, etc. You will meet these good breeders at dog shows.

5. Don't breed him to any/every dog that comes around. That is a bad idea for several reasons I'm sure others will get into. Talk to a breeder about breeding - realistically - and see if you're still interested. You probably shouldn't breed your dog for a while; take this time to research and make a good decision.

6. I am by NO MEANS advocating DIY breeding. I'm talking about doing your research and becoming a responsible breeder.

This picture I took from another user will help:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/thenena/Petneuter.jpg

Good luck to you!!

Answer 4

Your dog is NOT ready to breed..he is too young..he is not even old enough to have genetic health testing done..he needs to be 2 years old before even considering breeding.
1) 2 years old
2) have had and passed genetic testing ...OFA/PennHip, Thyroid, CERF/PRA..
3) he needs to either be shown and pointed/championed or evaluated by at least 3 unbiased,breed knowledgable people/judges
4) he needs an impeccible pedigree
5) he needs a good temperament

Being AKC doesn't mean he is worthy of being bred.

You also need to learn a lot more about breeding.

Answer 5

Hate to say....there is more to picking a good breeding pair then just if it's "ugly" or "pretty". You don't know enough about the breed to know what you need to look for. And don't trust others who just want to make a fast buck off your dog. There's alot to consider, and with this breed and it's health issues, mating a bad pair can be disasterous. Either learn EVERYTHING you can about the breed including the standard, health issues, temperment, etc. and get opinions from pro's (not answers.com) OR don't breed your dog.

Answer 6

From what I have learned its best not to breed any dog to young (females at least after 2nd heat) males I would wait till yr, yr an half. let them mature an figure it out on there own. Best of luck

Answer 7

Are you baking bread or making puppies?
Heeehee, sorry, the devil made me do it!

AKC/CKC/UKC REGISTRATION (OR ANY OTHER REGISTRY) IS NOT AN INDICATION OF QUALITY! Most dogs, even purebreds, should not be bred. Many dogs, though wonderful pets, have defects of structure, personality or health that should not be perpetuated. Breeding animals should be proven free of these defects before starting on a reproductive career. If you do not know what these defects are that we are talking about, you should not be breeding. Breeding should only be done with the goal of improvement - an honest attempt to create puppies better than their parents. Ignorance is no excuse - once you have created a life, you can't take it back, even if blind, crippled or a canine psychopath!

First time breeders have no reputation and no referrals to help them find buyers. Previous promises of "I want a dog just like yours" evaporate. Consider the time and expense of caring for pups that may not sell until four months, eight months or older! What would you do if your pups did not sell? Send them to the pound? Dump them in the country? Sell them cheap to a dog broker who may resell them to labs or other unsavory buyers? Veteran breeders with good reputations often don't consider a breeding unless they have cash deposits in advance for an average-sized litter.

It's midnight - do you know where your puppies are? There are THREE-AND-A HALF MILLION unwanted dogs put to death in this country each year, with millions more dying homeless and unwanted through starvation, disease, automobiles, abuse, etc. Nearly a quarter of the victims of this unspeakable tragedy are pure-bred dogs with papers. The breeder who creates life is responsible for that life. Will you carefully screen potential buyers? Or will you just take the money and not worry if the puppy is chained in a junkyard all of its life, or runs in the street to be killed? Will you turn down a sale to irresponsible owners? Or will you say "yes" and not think about the puppy you held and loved now having a litter of mongrels every time she comes in heat, filling the pounds with more statistics - your grand-pups? Would you be prepared to take back a grown puppy if the owners can no longer care for it? Or can you live with the thought that the baby you helped bring into the world will be destroyed at the pound?

Here is a list to help you:
These are the points that you should be able to check off. This is a quick guide for what you should look for before you breed, and is not all inclusive.

Is the *****:
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.

Only the very best males should ever be used at stud. The only reason anyone should breed his animal is to try to improve the breed. A ***** owner can go to any of the top stud dogs in the country. So, what does your dog have to offer?


Has your male been evaluated in the show ring by qualified judges against top competition?
Has he been OFA certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia?
Have his eyes been checked by a veterinary opthalmologist, who certified him clear of PRA and other hereditary eye defects?
Has he been tested clear of brucellosis?
Is he of the proper temperament?
If you can answer yes to all of the above questions and you are one of the lucky few to own an outstanding dog, are you ready and qualified to handle a stud dog?

Breeding doesn't always happen 1-2-3. Do you have the necessary facilities to board a ***** in season to keep her safely in and the neighbor dogs out? Are you prepared to board a problem ***** or a ***** that the owner just doesn't want around while she is in season because it is too much of a hassle?

Are you prepared to spend sleepless nights with your boarding ***** in season barking and your male pacing and howling?

Are you prepared to handle the problem ***** that doesn't want to be bred and tries to tear your dog to shreds?

Are you qualified to evaluate pedigrees and judge if your dog's five-generation pedigree will complement the *****'s? After all, it's your dog's name and reputation you're passing on to that litter.

Are you qualified to advise the ***** owner on whelping and puppy care? If your dog is bred to a ***** belonging to a novice owner, that owner is going to expect you to have all the answers. Do you have a ready market for offspring of your stud dog to help the ***** owner place the litter? (This is usually achieved by showing your dog and having him become well known. A lot of time and money must be put into your dog if you want to get anything back.)

Have you seen many bitches in season at all, and can you tell when it is best to breed the *****?

Have you ever assisted in a breeding, or even seen one so you will know what you have to do?

Do you realize that its more than putting the two dogs in an area together? Do you realize that leaving a dog and a ***** in season alone together can be disastrous and may even physically harm both?

Are you prepared for the change in your male's temperament? Once he's been used for stud, that will become the only thing on his mind. Or are you prepared for the wear and tear on your stud dog ... his not eating, pacing and constant whining will not be easy to cope with.

As you can see, its not all that easy. Please think about it.

Answer 8

stick to your guns you are doing right

Answer 9

your doing good.....oh by the way....its breed, dear =)