2007-07-08 12:02:29 · 15 answers · asked by Shirley J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It all depends on their genetics. The risks are higher since they share some in common...that's the danger with inbreeding. Most conditions are carried recessively, meaning the parents might not be affected, but could carry/pass on the bad genes. When they're doubled up (one from dad and one from mom), the problem shows. If they came from less than ideal breeders, the risk is very high. Responsible breeders test their breeders, so they can get by with linebreeding and even occasional/careful inbreeding. Like someone mentioned, she can be spayed (probably kinder) and the father should be neutered too to avoid this problem in the future.
Edit: This is not linebreeding (as someone mentioned), this is inbreeding. Neither of which cause the problems, it's the genetics the dogs have that can cause the trouble. She also will not get dapple unless a parent is dapple and you will not get double dapple unless both parents are dapple. It's a dominant gene, while a dog could be a cryptic dapple/merle, it will not/can not be produced unless the parent(s) is/are dapple. What she should worry about is what they carry recessively...hidden...because most defects are recessive and because they can be carried (w/o showing), you might think it's safe...when it's not.
2007-07-08 12:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a father and daughter in the same household ,but before it got that far I had the daddy fixed because they are anmals the dont know any better, my advise, have the daddy fixed and if she is impregnated have it aborted I heard the pups will not be right . Better safe than sorry
2007-07-08 12:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by irmatotin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
inbred puppies tend to have serious health defects. I had to take care of a litter of similar related-parent status. One puppy had to be euthenized because she had seizures every 45-60 minutes, round the clock, and the vet said there was nothing we could do to help her, as it was a serious brain defect. Another was completely deaf.
Please take your female in to the vet and have her spayed. You'll only find problems in raising the puppies, and honestly, nobody is going to want an inbred puppy with health problems.
2007-07-08 12:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by silverdragonrescue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's not bad at all. You have to remember they are animals, not humans. So to us it's not right, but in the animal kingdom it's so natural. Atleast you'll have pure breed dachshound. I suggest you neuter the father, depending on his age he should get it done. Ask your vet what kind of problems your male dog will have if you do not neuter him.
2007-07-08 12:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by CHRISTIAN G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not that bad.... some less-than iresponsible breeders breed father-to-daughter. But it isn't the best for the genetic health of the pups and its bad for the breed in general. Breeding cousins and fathers with grand daughter's or neices and nephews, etc. is a more genetically sound way of keeping desired traits. However, if she does end up pregnant, you won't end up with 3-headed dogs or anything, but if there are any negative genetic anomalies they may be more likely to come out in the pups. If there are pups, they should probably be spayed and neutered for sure. And you should spay and neuter your other dogs too- it doesn't sound like you actually intend to breed them. At least neuter the male...
...plus, your female may need therapy.... ;-)
2007-07-08 12:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Amy X 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Bad enough that you should see the vet and have her spayed. If you knew pedigrees and the dogs in there, and their health status, you wouldn't be here asking the question. You would have already left for the vet, or you would know that things are going to be fine.
2007-07-08 12:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ahem...it's actually Cushings Disease. And if you aren't planning on breeding and don't spay/neuter, this is what happens. So yes, most dog owners should spay/neuter to protect their animals and keep the unwanted pet population down. I'm with DP. Take her to the vet as soon as she is out of heat.
2007-07-08 13:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by anne b 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
They are too closely related. Any genetic disorders, any problems that either dog has the pups will have even worse. It isn't a deadly thing and the pups will be regular pups. They will just be at a high risk if either parent has problems.
2007-07-08 12:11:54 · answer #8 · answered by rabkjj3 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Some breeders will do this it is called inline breading. I my self don't like this. It can cause birth defects. Some think that it makes the traites more true. This may be so for one in the litter but you will get Dappeling and other traites that you may not want
2007-07-08 12:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by Marvelgirl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not ideal. Your pups would essentially be 75% Daddy...inline breeding is something that should be left to the experts.
http://www.freewebs.com/badbreedersusa/inbreeding.html
Keep them apart, maybe you will be lucky and she's not pregnant. Get the male neutered while you are waiting to find out...
2007-07-08 12:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Karen W 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋