what if i cross breed them? would they be cute together?
2007-06-18 09:56:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No.Please do not do this.Chances are you will produce puppies with respiratory issues as well as back and joint issues.Spay and neuter your FRIEND,i.e. the dogs,and don't experiment on them like Guinea pigs in a lab.
2007-06-18 09:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by D 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT breed these dogs.
If you are only breeding them because 'they'd be cute', that is a very poor excuse and VERY irresponsibile.
Hardly anybody wants a mutt, and people are starting to frown upon the backyard breeders such as yourself. If you are going to risk the life of your dog, the puppies, and your financial state just to make a few extra dollars or have a few 'cute' pups running around, it proves you are completely ignorant on the matter of breeding.
Its much more than throwing two dogs together, hun.
Are you aware that in 100 shelters alone, 1,000 dogs are being put to sleep every DAY because there is not enough homes for them all. 10 dogs on average a day are being put to sleep in every shelter. Your new 'cute' puppies have a 1/4 chance of ending up the same way, and partly because they are mutts.
You are not a professional breeder and do not know the first thing that comes with breeding. What if you can't find homes for ALL 5-12 puppies? Can you deal with having an extra 8, 9, 10 dogs for the rest of your life? Owners often change their mind about the dog they recieved; and it will most likely be thrown into a shelter.
What if the mother dies? Can you wake up every 2 hours to feed every single puppy? Not to mention bathe it every day like a mother would, clean up after all its messes, take it in for FREQUENT vet check-ups, getting vaccinations, spaying, neutering, food, beds, toys, everything. Puppies are very difficult to raise, and very pricey if you do not have the money.
Please do the right thing and spay/neuter your animals. Do NOT let them breed. It shows that you are selfish, because you are willing to risk up to 15 animal's lives simply because you want something 'cute.' Its not worth it.
Take a drive through the animal shelter and look at all the homeless, unwanted, CUTE animals there. Then let the staff know you're bring more pups (mutts, nonetheless) into the world. They will be thrilled.
Good luck, and do the right thing.
For the animals.
2007-06-18 10:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by meglin ! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are you willing to be a good breeder like what is described in the article? If not, do not breed!
Why breed dogs?
A dependable breeder has a long laundry list of things to do before ever producing one litter of puppies. Both parents and their ancestors (and many other dogs to narrow it down to just two) are researched for health issues and the cross is carefully considered. Will this cross better the breed? Is the liklihood of genetic defect as little as possible? What about temperament or working ability? Just a few of the questions to ask. All breeding dogs are health checked at great expense by specialized veterinarians for structural faults, ophthalmology and various blood work as needed. Breeding dogs are well maintained with nourishment, vaccinations, worming, exercise, training. Some won't breed dogs unless they have earned a recognition or title in their chosen venue or area of competition. Any competition/activity requires long hours of training, miles and miles of driving and the costly expense of entry fees.
The best breeders generally have a waiting list for their puppies that doesn't include pet stores or brokers. They carefully screen prospective homes and sell the majority of their puppies on spay/neuter contracts with appropriate health guarantees. They also make provision to help re-home the puppy if needed, or take it back if absolutely necessary. If you wander through any Humane Society you will notice that the vast majority of abandoned dogs are lab x, shepherd x, husky x, etc, etc. In other words, people who do not maintain their dogs, keep them contained, take care of their health with spay/neuter. Breeders are often criticized for over-population, but the majority of the problem comes from the backyard of any given neighborhood.
Dedicated breeders do what they do because they love their breed and strive to improve it. You can't improve the breed without breeding. The amount of time, effort, cost, hope, joy and occasional heartbreak that goes into producing a quality litter of puppies is immeasurable. The real pay-off isn't in dollars and cents - it is in the phone calls, emails and pictures from the families that adore the life you helped create. And, from the satisfaction of knowing that you gave that puppy the best start possible in terms of health, temperament and placement. Dogs help make people happy. Well bred and raised puppies are more likely to have permanent homes, less health issues and be easier to train. Their traits and instincts are known - you know what you are getting when you purchase a purebred dog from a quality, responsible breeder.
Responsible breeders work very hard to make this happen.
2007-06-18 11:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!!!
5-7 MILLION animals die in shelters every year because there are not enough homes.
Creating some mutts for the simple sake that they will be cute is simply NOT a good enough reason to bring them into the world.
Other "reasons" that are not good enough:
-Money
-Good lesson about life for the kiddies
-They would make cute babies
-They have a good temperment and are good "stock"
2007-06-18 10:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Rand al' Thor 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Breeding a dog for cuteness is just stupid. There are tons of cute pups and dogs in shelter all over the world.
Breeding more to end up there is equally stupid.
Find something else to occupy your time. Why not volunteer at a shelter and then see if how all the homeless dogs are there.
2007-06-18 10:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
There are plenty of "handsome" and "cute" Dachshund and Pug mixes sitting in shelters and rescues all over the country.
Why would you want to make more?
2007-06-18 09:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Personally, that sounds like a very odd combination. When you cross breed dogs, you never know what you're going to get.
Here are some Labradoodles (Labrador x Poodles) that are all completely different:
http://www.valleyviewdogs.com/images/labradoodles/labradoodle-medium-chocolate-cadbury-04.jpg
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images15/MiniLabradoodleDoodlesvilleHercules.JPG
http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/labradoodle-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/labradoodle-0045.jpg
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/images/1100301.jpg
http://www.puppydogweb.com/gallery/labradoodles/labradoodle_williams.jpg
So, mixing a Dachshund and a Pug...who knows. I, personally, wouldn't suggest it. Keep your lines clean, make more cute Dachshunds and Pugs, not mixtures.
2007-06-18 10:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dogs with a tendency to have back and breathing problems.
There is much more to consider when breeding then cute.
2007-06-18 10:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by keezy 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Don't breed them! It's people like you who are putting strays on the streets!
2007-06-18 10:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by Erica O 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You never know. All crosses look different. If you bred them some of the pups may be cute but others might not be.
2007-06-18 10:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋