I am keen on breeding my 3 year old boxer, I would like revelent infromation on doing this?

Answer 1

you should have years of experience of the breed and know what they are supposed to look like, also you should know that to breed dogs properly you wont get much money from it, your dog should have all the propper health checks and once you have all this sorted then go to the petshop and library and read up as much as you can. if your dog hasnt got a great temperment and isnt a fine example of the breed you shouldnt either. and after all of this she might not stand for another dog or may not be a good mother.

Answer 2

Breeding Boxers is a very complicated, time-consuming and expensive matter. If you have never bread any pedigree dog before I'd strongly advice against it. Boxers are rife with genetic faults which is bread into them, if you are not careful you can end up with a litter of pups that can have server respiratory problems amongst other things. I think you are looking in the wrong place for an answer to this question. There is a wealth of specialised information on the Internet on this. Also you could talk to someone who breeds them already (if you have bread other dogs before, if not leave well alone!) Hope this helps!

Answer 3

well first, he should be shown to proove that he meets the boxer standard. So many people are breeding boxers that do not meet standard, and the result is a purebred boxer that does not look like a boxer!

He should also be tested to rule out any potential genetic health issues. You should be aware of what issues are common in the breed and test accordingly

http://www.offa.org Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.html Canine Eye Registration Foundation
http://www.optigen.com/ optigen to test for genetic disease

Any mate you choose for your dog should meet the same criteria. If you love your dog and its breed, you should be wanting to produce the best pups you can to help preserve and improove the breed.

Answer 4

Why do you want to breed your dog?

My wife and I bred and raised Rotts for 20+ years. Our dogs all came with strong backgrounds. Our dogs all had earned conformation titles AND numerous working titles (obedience, tracking, etc.) We had various health certifications (for genetic problems) done on our breeding stock. We were extremely well known in the Rottweiler community. We had a reputation of someone that an owner could go to who knew what we were doing with our dogs, and knew that we could be trusted.

That being said, we typically had a waiting list any time we decided to breed any of our dogs.

Now. If you were going to BUY a pup from someone. Would you buy one from me, or would you buy one from you?

Talk to some boxer folks and find out what you have.

Find out what genetic issues there are and what certifications you can do to prevent them.

Put titles on your dog. Titles are an indication of how well the pups MIGHT be trained.

IF you can't sell the pups, what do you plan on doing with them?

Answer 5

Is your Boxer a show champion? perhaps he/she is an outstanding, titled working dog? has he/she been fully health certified? is his/her temperament a testament to the breed?

If not, then you should have him/her spayed or neutered. Reputable Boxer breeders have the choice to choose between hundreds of proven, champion Bernese stud dogs. Why would they choose yours?

Enjoy your dog for what she/he is -- a great pet -- and leave the breeding to the experts. If you really want to breed him/her, have your dog evaluated by a breed expert and get his or her opinion. If your dog is infact a quality, show worthy specimen of the breed, fantastic. If you do it the RIGHT way, that is great. You are breeding for a good cause -- the betterment of the breed. Otherwise, leave it be. There are enough unwanted puppies in rescues.

Answer 6

Boxer dogs are notorious for having difficult pregnancies. Read up all you can, ask other breeders, and don't expect to make a profit! This is only worth doing if you have a superb specimen, a show or working dog whose attributes deserve to be passed on.

Answer 7

Think about vet fees, pregnancy complications, the cost of selling the puppies and what to do with unsold puppies. If you really want your dogess to have pups why not try and find a local experienced breeder who, for a fee, might supervise the whole process from start to finish.

Answer 8

First have the dog checked for genetic defaults. such as bad hips.( ask the vet what all test need to be done)
Is the dog registered and has the dog ever been shown??
What exactly do you have to offer such as just a dog you wnat to bred or that there is a good gene and good confirmation. Can teh pups be registered or what.
Does he know what to do and can you guarantee his breedings??
Unless you really know what you are doing be careful.
You do know that the female can attack your dog is she doesn't want him or isn't ready.

Answer 9

NO NO NO Please don't breed your dog-Get it neutered/spayed ASAP. There are WAY TOO MANY homeless animals in the world. If you are not a professional breeder you don't know what you are doing(no offense).
I am so saddened by people who think they will get rich quick by breeding their dogs (I don't know if this is you or not) and have no regard for the consequences.
I read an article in 1997 that said to eliminate the current homeless animal population EVERY person in the US would have to adopt 7!!! I'm sure its worse now.
Please, I beg you, just get your dog fixed (they will be healthier and happier).

Answer 10

1) you need to get genetic testing done...OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, thyroid, etc
2) you need to really research your dogs pedigree and learn what is in it for temperament, health, longevity
3) you need to either show your dog to points/championship or have it evalauted by at least 3 unbiased breed knowledgable people to ensure she meets breed standard

I also suggest contacting the Boxer club, americanboxerclub.org and learning as much as possible about the breed from breed standard, to pedigrees, to health issues, to necassary genetic testing..they are your best source of information and help.