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2007-06-24 12:04:43 · 7 answers · asked by rottie lover 2 in Pets Dogs

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It's instinct. They know what to do and how to do it. If you are trying to breed them and the female is not conceiving, it may be due to a medical condition. Have her and him checked.

2007-06-24 12:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0 2

I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder. :-)

1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to clarify anything you don't understand.
3. Learn what genetic faults and diseases run in your breed and test for any that can be tested for.
4. Show your dog in conformation events to see if it is of the proper quality for breeding. Winning doesn't always mean a dog is breeding quality, but being around so many others that know your breed and will talk to you will do wonders for your self-education efforts!
5. Study the past history of great dogs in your breed. You will see how your breed has improved and progressed since the beginning of the breed.
6. Study the breed standard some more! ;-)
7. Join any Yahoo groups about your breed.
8. Live, dream and study your breed.
9. Get a good book on canine reproduction, and educate yourself about the pitfalls, problems, and proud moments of breeding. Learn about the physiology of reproduction, such as heat cycles and venereal diseases in dogs, potential for problems specific to your breed, and what you need to expect at whelping.
10. Remember that whelping (giving birth) can kill your female. Being used as a stud dog can encourage bad behaviors common in intact males such as territorial marking, aggression, and desire to roam from home.
11. Prepare to be broke. Breeding properly is EXPENSIVE.
12. Line up potential homes for any puppies you produce and write up a contract. Remember to include that you will be willing to take back your puppies at any time in their lives that they might need you. If you bring life into this world, it is your responsibility FOREVER.
13. Prepare to spend sleepless nights attending whelping females, caring for fading puppies or puppies orphaned, and practice cleaning up after 24/7 poop machines.

I'm sure there are many things I missed because being a responsible breeder isn't just a job. It's a way of life. You will live dogs. 24/7/365. There are lots of hard decisions. There is a lot of expense. There will be pain. But, if you do your darndest to always keep the welfare of your dogs and the future of any of their offspring your #1 priority, you can go to step 14.

14. Enjoy the love and success of a job well done.

2007-06-24 12:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Why would you want to? If you dogs are not titled, have not been OFA's for hips, elbows and any other problems Rotts can pass on to their pups you can be sued for any hereditary problems the pups get in many states. The Puppy Lemon Law has successfully been used to sue BYB that produce defective pups and one woman lost her house because she had so many pups with bad hips and it was $3,000-$5,000 per pup for hip replacements. Thank goodness she moved away and w/o her dogs. There are currently thousands of purebred dogs in shelters and rescues many who will be killed for lack of good homes. And most are under 3 yrs old and have no problems except uncaring owners and money hungry breeders. If you truly love your dogs and the breed you will neuter your dogs and not produce more poor quality pups to end up in shelters, rescues or under a car. Or in the newspaper as biting some kid.

2007-06-24 12:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by ginbark 6 · 2 0

What health testing have your dogs had? Obediance titles? Working titles? Conformation titles? Will your breeding of them benefit their breed in any way? With the pet overpopulation, only the best examples of any breed should be bred.

Breeding requires a lot of work, research and money.

2007-06-24 12:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Angry Y!A Nerd, Meaghan Edwards 6 · 0 0

Jennifer T has it contact with a breed club and a good mentor is critical... as is heath testing & research.

2007-06-24 12:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1 0

Are they currently breeding the incorrect way?

What, missionary or something?
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2007-06-24 12:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by tsr21 6 · 1 0

It depends on their age, if they are under a year THEY SHOULD NOT BE BRED.. but if they are older than 16 months they will know what to do when the time comes. if it is your males first time they are usually inexperienced but will get it right.. The female will accept him when SHE is ready..

2007-06-24 12:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

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