How did you select a dog...?

Question

..to breed with your male or female?

What were the criteria that male or female needed to have in order for you to consider allowing your dog to breed with that dog?

What criteria did the owner of the dog you bred with require that you and your dog needed to meet?

What made you decide to breed in the first place?

How far did you travel for said breeding?

What did you and the owner of the dog you bred with gain from that breeding?

Just curious...

Answer 1

I look for different criteria, depending on which b*tch I want to breed.

Certain things are universal. He must have a good temperament, he must be healthy, he must be a quality specimen. Not a lot of breeders do testing in my breed, but if he has tests done that's a plus in my books. I often like to use older, proven studs because I can see what they throw and because, well, they're older and still healthy and siring pups.

I'm in the process now of selecting potential mates for my girls. These are long-term plans over the next couple of years.

For one of them, I'm probably going to use one of my own males. He has good substance, but is a little coarse and closer than I like in the front. She is quite elegant and very sound, but I'd like to see more of her. Both of them have a lot of European dogs in their pedigree, similar lines, which I think will blend nicely.

For my next girl I currently have my eye on a boy in Maine. They share the same grandfather, who was my dog. This boy is the spitting image of his granddad, and very handsome. I'll be checking over his pedigree and examining him in person at the Nationals next month. He seems to have the substance she's lacking, looks like a nice, sound boy.

For the third girl I'm looking at a stud in Georgia. He's a two-time Nationals winner, and I just love the puppies he's throwing. He also comes from the same lines as my foundation b*tch. He's a little more refined than I like, but this girl is good and solid. He's beautifully put together. Again, I'll be examining him and his pedigree at the Nationals, plus looking at whatever of his offspring are there. I hate to think what his fee is gonna be....

Most of the breeders know me, or at least know my name (or kennel name), and I have a pretty good reputation as being a responsible breeder, so it's easier for me to access the good studs. They'll probably want to see the b*tch in question and her pedigree.

If someone wants to breed with one of my boys, it would have to be someone I know and trust.

The breeding/showing community is pretty small, so you get to know who is who, which breeders you would want to deal with and which you don't.

Answer 2

I picked my dog after researching the breed for a few years.

IF I decide to breed her she must meet the following criteria before I'd even consider it.

1. She must pass all genetic tests, including hips, elbows, eyes.
2. She must prove she fits the breed standard, she has her first conformation show next month.
3. She must be tempermentally sound.
4. She needs to prove herself in a working area. For her it will be something along the lines of search and rescue.

I would expect the same from the male I would breed her with. Both must be tested for doggie std's such as brucellosis before a mating would occur.

If she can't fit these criteria, then to me her offspring would not benefit the breed and she will spayed.

If I do decide her offspring would better the breed she will have a max. of two litters, that's it, then she will be spayed.

All pups will be chipped before they go to homes, all homes will be thoroughly screened. Pet quality puppies will go with spay/neuter contracts and limited registration, etc. If at any time during the life of the dog the owner cannot keep it, I will take it back.

Answer 3

Ohh

I picked mine cause he is the perfect example of his breed - in fact, no one would ever find another labrashepsky like him

I picked him because he gives good puppy dog kisses

I picked him because he's just so nice. Everyone should have a nice dog like mine

I picked him because children should get to experience the miracle of birth, so what's a better example than to breed my labrashesky with my pittador retriever?

I picked him cause he runs really fast, and all dogs should be able to run really fast.

I picked him because my neighbor asked me to breed with her dog.




Nahh - just kidding, he's neutered and she's spayed. But I thought I would share all the reasons that I have seen that some people are breeding. Because those people aren't going to answer your question, but I thought they should be well represented.

Answer 4

Are you going to breed your border collie? Border collies should only be bred for WORKING ABILITY. If your dog isn't winning trials, he probably isn't good enough to breed. Even if he's an agility, frisbee, or flyball star with papers, that's not a good enough reason to breed him.There are tons of border collies in rescue due to BCs being too much dog for many owners-- be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Answer 5

From the Pound. The dog is German Shepard mix with Dorberman Pincher

Answer 6

Pound-Mutt-Triple C(Calm,cool,collected). Also,Take for a stroll,to see if compatible.

Answer 7

If you are not a reputable breeder please do not breed your dog. There are so many unwanted and homeless pets put to sleep every day. Please spay and neuter your pets.

Answer 8

looks, temperament, size, $$$$$$$$ i was going to spend on it