I have a three year old female dog,Im only breeding her once and then im getting her spayed.I was told that the best day was the 11th day into her heat.Whats anyone elses oppinions?
2007-08-09 05:24:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It varies from dog to dog.. average is 10 days .. which means normal is anywhere from 7-14 days.
I will assume you have had your dog tested for any genetic anomolies common for the breed, that she closely matches the breed standard and that she is a Champion. I will also assume that you have studied her pedigree as well as the Sire's and know in depth where the genetic glitches are so that you do not accidentally double up on something.
You will want to speak with her breeder or a mentor in the breed to help you through the pregnancy/whelping since you are obviously new to this.
Before the breeding (after she's had all her tests and certifications) you should at minimum make sure both dogs have been tested for brucellosis (a dog STD) and if you want to make SURE she gets pregnant you will have the vet do a cytology smear to see when she is most fertile (I do this myself but then I am a responsible, long-time breeder).
Once she becomes pregnant you will want to do a LOT of reading about whelping. I recommend the Whelping and Rearing of Puppies by Muriel Lee. Its a spiral bound book so you can leave it open lying flat while you are whelping. Its often available on EBAY.
I will assume you have the $3000 or so available just in case your girl requires an emergency middle of the night caesarean section (c-section) and plenty of vacation time. The vacation time is so you can stay at home when she's close to whelping because while average is 63 days, she can have them between day 58 and 67 from the first/last breeding... depending how many days she's been bred this can be quite a span of time. You'll also need to stay home to make sure all the pups nurse.. etc etc..
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2007-08-09 05:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only once? Why? If she's such a great example of her breed (whatever that is) then why wouldn't you want to do it again and again? I mean, after all, she's obviously a champion and therefore you need her to make her breed better. Or else you're going to make a boatload of money off the pups- so why stop there? Why breed her only once?
Is it so you can see the 'miracle' of puppies? That's easy and you don't have to breed to do it. Go to the local pound and check out the puppies that have 7 days to live before they're euthanized. If they get adopted- THAT'S a miracle!
PLEASE DO NOT BREED YOUR DOG. There is absolutely no reason to do so. Even 'only once.'
2007-08-09 05:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by howldine 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dog. But I will not give you advice on that.
Why are you breeding her? You shouldnt breed her, there are too many unwanted puppies in shelters without people like you breeding for the sake of it. Why bring more puppies into the world when it means that others will have to be killed. Tell the people who are expecting a puppy (if you even have homes lined up) to go to a rescue centre and get one from there.
If you are going by the myth that a dog should have a litter before being spayed, Thats what it is, a myth. Its been proven to have no beneficial effects and can actually be bad for her.
Please, PLEASE dont breed your dog.
2007-08-09 05:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
These are the types of questions, you need to know the answers to, before you even consider breeding. There are too many homeless animals already, that die everyday, because they can't find homes. My opinion is, that you should forget about breeding her, and get her spayed.
2007-08-09 06:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My real opinion is that unless she is a registered purebred and a champion in the show ring and has had all of the genetic screening to prove she is good breeding stock, she should not be bred at all. It is much better for her health to spay her and help reduce pet overpopulation.
2007-08-09 05:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to breed her "only once"?
Is she Am. Ch., Can. Ch.? OFA? PennHIP? CERF?
Are you prepared for an emergency c-section that can cost you a good $3,000?
What about the stud-is he OFA cleared? CERF? You wouldn't want to be sued for medical bills resulting from hip dysplasia. As a breeder, you ARE responsible for the puppies' health, throughout their lives. Hip dysplasia surgeries and medications can run in the thousands, and yes, the owner can take you to court for the costs resulting from the puppy you bred.
What's your health guarantee like?
2007-08-09 05:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to be rude but I think you need to do your reseach before you start breeding. You obviously don't know enough about responsible breeding to do it and the last thing you want is a reputation as a backyard breeder. Here is a link about respnsible breeding.
2007-08-09 05:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by al l 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Please GET HER SPAYED. You have no business breeding. You don't have a clue. The shelters are full of unwanted dogs because there are to many dogs in the world because of backyard breeders.
2007-08-09 06:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had to come to Yahoo answers to ask this, you are definitely a person who HAS NO BUSINESS BREEDING A DOG.
2007-08-09 05:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No need to breed her before getting spayed. There are too many dogs that can't find homes, so don't add to it!
2007-08-09 05:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋