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Before you jump into this, are you sure have considered all the angles. I used to have a small breed Westies, and everyone was always turning me in to the dog catcher, the police, the humane society. Oh I was proud of my dogs yard and thier living conditions, but once they almost took the dogs off of me because they upset the water bowl, and it was a hot summer day. Some people could drive you to drink. My do good nieghbors. Thank God I was only shopping less than a mile away and got home just in time to assure the dogcatcher I never leave my dogs without water.
I had 4 females and 1 male of one breed and people acted like I was a cruel puppy mill. I had a vet who checked all my dogs for breeding. Your female must be at least 15 months
old ( into the 2nd heat cycle )before breeding or she will not nurse the puppies. Breeding any younger will be very bad for her health also.
You will need at least a 4' fence 6' is much better. If you have small dogs you need it to keep out the big male dogs, when your girls are in heat, as well as to keep mean males out or they will kill your little male. I'm assuming you are breeding small dogs because you didn't mention which breed. You will also need a seperate kennel to keep your females in when they are in heat in-between when you can breed them. I found it easiest to keep my male in the seperate cage and add the female I wanted to breed.
Be prepaired for $1000.00 s of dollars in vet bills. Puppies need vitamins, worming, and flea control. More baths than you can imagine, at least everytime you get a phone call to see the puppies you need to bath them all, because they are usually covered in doodoo from the other pups paws after they step in the poo.
Be sure you know all there is to know about your dog breed. Many larger breeds have hip displacia, and most small breeds have skin problems. You will have to know how to recognize a problem, and deal with it. You have to be honest when you sell puppies, if they have a problem and you don't tell them you will get a bad reputation, and word of mouth gets around. But worse than that they will not get the proper medication or care they need if the owner doesn't know.
I don't want to bust your bubble but there are so many things that can go wrong you need to be prepared. I had both my Visa and Master Card maxed at al times from vet bills.
Then check out what your neighbors are likely to do in the event of your dogs barking alot, they do that because if 1 barks they all bark even if they don't know why, and they all keep barking if your not home. Hopefully you live way out in the boonies and it won't matter.
I really wish you luck. Try your first litter before you jump right into a kennel. If you are looking for a stud service you need to advertise what breed the dog is in your ad. Make sure your dog is old enough and is up to date on all her shots, has no worms or fleas. Then she is ready to breed.

2007-06-13 14:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Cassy 3 · 0 1

You need a lot more information before you can hope to get an answer. First we need to know a breed and most people will want to know more information about your dog and if she is a champion and that she has had all the health checks before someone would seriously consider offering their dog as a stud. Just because you have a female dog and want puppies this does not make you a breeder and you need to become educated on your dog and make sure you have the healthliest puppies possible.

2007-06-13 20:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by wvuot2008 2 · 2 2

If you're going to breed responsibly, the show breeder you bought your finished champion dog from should have a good idea of what bloodlines would be a good one for your dog. Normally, the dogs that would be a good match are not around you. Most show dogs are artificially inseminated rather then flown to the stud dog. Though, if you prefer it 'au naturale' you can pay to fly your dog out to a prospective match. Though, flying a dog costs about $600 both ways depending on where you live. Also, most quality studs will require that you show some kind of proof of your dogs worthiness, IE show certificates. Also, your dog must first be screened for hereditary illnesses and anything she could give to the stud dog.
If your dog does not fit these criteria, then you really should spay her and purchase a dog that does meet those criteria. Most show dogs however are only offered on show contract. In other words, you can only buy 49% interest in the dog. This way, the originial breeder ensures that you finish out it's championship because that's a boost for their kennel. Oftentimes, you can buy full ownership of the dog once it has finished out it's titles.
If you paid $500 for your dog out of the local classifieds, it is not a worthy dog. It definitely isn't if you bought it from a petstore. Typically, a finished dog worthy of breeding will run into the thousands for most breeds.
You typically need some kind of mentor to break into the dog show/breeding circle. I suggest you visit your next local AKC show for information.

2007-06-13 20:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Unknown.... 7 · 2 3

You don't even say what breed you have. Before you decide to start breeding, please read everything you can about breeding dogs. It is not something that should be taken lightly. So many things can and do go wrong and sometimes you lose pups, sometimes the mother and sometimes both. Also sometimes you have to have your dog c-sectioned and that is very costly. Add in the vet care for mom and dogs, vaccines, feed, etc. Take it from someone who has been raising chihuahuas for 9 yr, there is not a lot of money to be made breeding dogs. Most of the time you will not even break even.

2007-06-13 20:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 2

A stud what? Any dog with a penis will do? You don't even state a breed. Go back to school!

2007-06-13 21:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom 6 · 3 1

you are a breeder??? NOT,,,, show your dog in conformation,, attain its championship ( or at least some points) then you will have your choice of stud dogs,,

get all appropriate health clearances pertaining to your breeds genetic health problems,, etc.. ( have to be done after age two) so,, in the meantime get to the show ring and find out if indeed you do have a breeding quality dog ....... or just spay, and be responsible.
+++ mating two dogs does NOT a breeder make!!!!!!!! educate yourself please

2007-06-13 20:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 8 1

What breed of stud are you looking for.Post the question and We will try and answer.

2007-06-13 20:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Help 6 · 2 2

I guess any old dog will do? You have not even given a breed. Without that you are unlikely to get much help. Sorry!

2007-06-13 21:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 1 1

I have several studs. but what are you breeding what is it's background ahs it been tested???????
What championships does teh dog have????
Where are you located adn how do you plan to ""pay"" for stud fee???
what do you require of teh stud???

2007-06-13 21:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 2 1

I have a stud horse

2007-06-13 20:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by Weimaraner Luver~ 4 · 1 2

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