I have a 1 yr old red dobie. She has had her first heat and we are considering breeding her. We have an appointment with our vet for all of her test(hip displasia, VwD, and all the other tests). What steps do I need to take next in finding her a good "mate" and all that. My fiance breed siberian huskys for about 7 years so he knows all about the breeding part.
2007-08-05 15:06:33 · 9 answers · asked by daddyzgrl4u05 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is from a long line of Ch and she is a purebreed. Sorry for not puttig that. Most reputable breeders dont breed unless they are purebreed.
2007-08-05 15:20:51 · update #1
I am confused- if she is only in her first heat and 1 year old, her hips can't be evaluated properly until she's 2- they can do a preliminary, but until 2 years of age, it doesn't really 'count', the skeletal system is not finished developing (according to my vet, who doesn't like to do them until that age). To find a quality mate, 'google' to find a dobie club near you- they should be able to put you in touch with other breeders concerned with quality.
2007-08-05 15:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by magy 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
They have to be 2 years old to register their hips with OFA, but any vet can tell you if the hips look good so far. It is recommended to wait to breed large dogs on their 3rd or 4th heat, when they are done growing and are fully mature.
I'd contact dog show clubs in your area, as well as look for breeders advertising in back of DogWorld or DogFancy magazines. Do a lot of research into the breeder and the dog. An ethical breeder will only want to breed their dog to an excellent specimen of the breed--one that fits the AKC standard for conformation, color, good health, temperament, etc.
2007-08-05 22:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find a reputable breeder through AKC OR THE DOBIE CLUB OF AMERICA. Most breeders do stud out their males to approved females.
2007-08-05 22:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Beautiful1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Then you must have her Pedigree papers. AKC does a good job in keeping the bloodlines clean as not to breed in any imperfections within the breed. If you are not a backyard breeder, then contact the organization which she surley is registered through and ask them if they know of any stud services avaiable in your area.
2007-08-05 22:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you ask the vet if they can give you any names of breeders go on the web
2007-08-05 23:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by myrottie family 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put a search into your local newspaper and say ... I am looking for a male doberman pincher to breed with my female red dobie... I hope i helped.
2007-08-05 22:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by daddy's girl 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
www.akc.org has lists of registered breeders that will be happy to help you out.
2007-08-05 22:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by tifbabyrtr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you breed a dog that you don't even state is pure-bred? Why would you breed a dog when it has not earned a Ch in front of its name?
Check petfinder.com at the sheer number of dogs and dobies that need homes. Please don't contribute to the pet over-population in this country by being a "hobby breeder" it sounds as if your dog is of pet-quality - so spay her and enjoy her as a pet.
2007-08-05 22:11:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
If you want to get another dog, then you can find a dog, pound bredder, ect. But if you DONT want to get another dog then do what my neighbor does! Put a ad in the paper or something to look for a mate for your dog! Be sure to ogive her privacy! :)
2007-08-05 22:10:25 · answer #9 · answered by pugglelover1207 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋