Before anybody starts to tell me about homeless dogs-I would just like to say that i am 100% keeping the puppies (if there are 5+ then i have asked members of my family and they said that they would happily take some of them)
Anyway, My ***** has been vet checked and heart condition is 0 (best) She has excellent hips and kidneys etc. and has 'passed' everything above fair in the vets.
She has not been shown and I was wondering if she needs to be before I can breed her...(i have heard that most stud owners won't take non 'champion' bitches) If this is true I won't have the time too but my daughter has read up on it and has been 'practising' ( LOL!) And I was wondering (obliviously not crufts) if there are any shows even small ones that a 12 year old girl can show the dog??? I would be on the side lines...but just don't want to show a dog ( I know i probably sound lazy, but it is just not on my 'to-do list')!!!
If there is anything else a ***** needs to have pups please tell me
2007-07-01 12:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by Danta* 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh yes and i have read up on how to look after newborn pups and the responsabilities.
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thanks
2007-07-01 12:28:46 · update #1
Kudos to you for trying to be responsible in breeding your boxer. It sounds like you are in the U.K.? I am in the U.S., but my advice to you would be to contact the Kennel Club and find out the requirement for Junior Showmanship in your country.
Also, if there is a National Boxer Club in your country, you should join. There you will find experienced breeders who are guardians of the breed, who will be happy to mentor you.
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/
2007-07-01 12:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by K 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Go to some dog shows and talk to Boxer breeders. Some will let your female breed to their stud dog if they like her papers as well as how she is put together. It's more important that the sire is a champion. Also find out if there are any show handling classes in your area that your daughter might go to. Just going to shows and watching the Boxer ring will be helpful as well. Best of luck with all of it;^)
2007-07-01 19:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by SureKat 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Simple vet exams are not enough..she needs genetic health testing..OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, thyroid, etc. this needs to be done and passed before breeding can even be considered.
She also needs an impeccible pedigree..one you need to have carefully researched for breed standard, health, temperament and longevity.If you don't show then you MUST get her evaluated by at least 3 unbiased, breed knowledgable people to make sure she meets breed standard..in otherwords you need to find 3 very expereinced people/judges of the breed who don't know you, don't know your dog, don't know her pedigree or who her breeder is to evaluate her..great care needs to be taken when getting these individuals to evalauate in that they are not BYB/Mill or irresponsible breeders..
You need ot go to shows and meet Boxer breeders and look at what a good representative of the breed really is.
Your daughter can show..she can become a junior handler, however you need to get her a mentor and get her into handling classes.Go to the AKC site to find out more about junior handling... www.akc.org
2007-07-01 21:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every dog show has a section for Junior handlers, which your daughter would be considered. Attending one dog show is not enough though if you want to stud to a champion sire. You should start from the beggining, is your dog registered? why on earth do you want to breed? it's not about the homeless dogs and those in shelters, every breeding should serve a purpose, to better the breed, showing is a side line and competition.
Tell you the truth, boxer breeders are very particular and will not let their studs breed just to do so. Sad thing, there are always BYB who will be more than happy to let you use one of their dogs, but again, WHY?????
2007-07-01 19:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by scalloper 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Your 12 year old should look into doing Junior Handling (UK) or Junior Showmanship (US) if she wants to show dogs. In the US, the dogs presented in these competitions are often spayed/neutered and older than the average show dog. If you find a local Boxer show dog breeder, they may take your daughter under their wing and help her learn to show and study breeding. They can also answer your questions about your dog.
2007-07-01 19:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by Maverick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um. Just wondering, why would your dog need to be shown to breed? Just wondering. I'm not sure what your question is, anyway...
2007-07-01 19:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋