1) You think the house is too orderly.
2) You're already an insomniac.
3) You want your vet to buy a new BMW.
4) Your furniture looks to new.
5) You love the sound of puppies in the morning, noon, afternoon, evening, midnight, predawn, etc.
6) Your garden and backyard need renovating and you don't want to pay a landscaper.
7) Your neighbors don't complain enough already.
8) The kids aren't really a challenge.
9) If you can train and show one dog, why not ten.
10) You can't think of a better way to test your spouse's loyalty.
Anyone agree?
2007-09-19 08:12:01 · 24 answers · asked by ♥Cristina♥ 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Go ahead, you can share =]
2007-09-19 08:19:50 · update #1
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Relax, im being scarcastic... I agree with you spay and Neuter!
2007-09-19 08:22:11 · update #2
HAHAHAHA
i love you!!
i was totally ready with a rant on how stupid you had to be if you were going to try to make a case for breeding your dog!
2007-09-19 08:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 0⤋
As a former breeder, I could not agree more.
Everyone thought I was getting rich since my pups were selling for such a high price. Sire and damns (2) were all champions. Excellent blood lines, intelligent, responded to training well.
I had one litter a year, rotating the females. Litters were 5-7 pups each and sold for $500 (nueter contract for pet only) to show quality between $1500 and $3000.
I made a grand total of $985 in 5 years. I have my tax returns to prove it. With my time investment, I figure about 40 cents an hour.
I don't regret it as every single pup was placed with a GOOD home. I did not place until 12 weeks minimum. I meet great people and keep many of them as friends.
I finally saw the light and gave up, nuetered my 3 dogs and they live happily ever after with me as my dear friends.
I train and show for others as a hobby and I actually make a few $$ doing it.
I also volunteer at the humane society and breed rescue so I don't want to hear about never breeding your dogs.
It should be VERY selective and restricted, I agree.
Blanket statements just don't work.
Your Top Ten made me relive some fun and painful moments.
Thanks, it was very funny.
2007-09-19 15:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by tnerb52 3 · 13⤊ 1⤋
11.. So the kids can see the miracle of birth
12.She should have one litter before she is spayed/he is altered.
13.You want to recoup your investment
14. She's just so nice all my friends want one of her babies and I want one just like her.
15.Puppies are cute, people always want puppies
( Sacarsm :) )
Almost everybody loves puppies. Who could resist that sweet puppy breath or soft, downy fur?
Unfortunately, when it comes to dog breeding, a love of puppies is simply not enough to breed your dog. Hundreds of puppies are born every day, and hundreds of adorable puppies are put to sleep in shelters across North America. We have a serious pet overpopulation problem right now.
The Reasons People Want to Breed Their Dogs:
I want another one just like my dog. I want to make money. I want my children to witness the miracle of birth. Puppies are cute, there's always people who want puppies.
The Reasons People Should NOT Breed Their Dogs:
I want another one just like my dog.
This never works according to plan. When a dog gets pregnant, the puppies will take the father's traits, personality, and physical, and the mother's traits, and mix them up, taking some of one, some of another, and developing their own altogether. You will never get a perfect match. In stead you may end up with the worst traits of both dogs.
Even cloning a dog has proven that while a genetic match is possible, looks and temperament are still in the hands of Fate.
I want to make money.
I can't believe people can still think they can make money off of puppies. The cost of breeding will overshadow any profits you think to make. The puppies need their first shots before going to their new homes, the mother needs frequent check-ups, and heaven forbid if something goes wrong. And something always goes wrong.
I want my children to witness the miracle of birth.
This "miracle" can now be easily viewed by both children and adults thanks to such wonderful programming as "A Baby Story" and "Maternity Ward", both available on cable television.
Not only that, but how much of a "miracle" will your child be seeing if your beloved pet dies halfway through delivery?
Puppies are cute, there's always people who want puppies.
No, unfortunately this is the most ignorant assumption made these days. Not everybody wants puppies. Hundreds die everyday because of the lack of homes. How heartbreaking to hold a twelve week old puppy and put her to sleep because somebody thought for sure there would be somebody else who wanted her.
For every puppy born, three die in shelters. There are too many out there and not enough homes for them all.
If this is not enough reasons to stop you from breeding your dog, then here are a few more:
Complications in birth and pregnancies happen all the time. You could face losing your dog to death, and all the puppies with her. Will YOU pay the $1200.00 for a much-needed emergency cesarean section when she cannot deliver the pups?
What about sexually-transmitted diseases? That stud dog you had picked out may have one. They are more common than you think.
How about genetic diseases? They abound.
Breeding is not a careless affair, it is so much more than bringing ***** and stud together during a heat cycle.
Please think it over carefully.
(The truth )
2007-09-19 15:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!
1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.
Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.
2. There are already too many dogs in the world.
Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?
3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.
Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.
Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.
4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.
If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.
5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.
Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.
If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.
6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.
There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.
7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.
If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?
Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.
8. Good luck seeing a profit!
Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.
Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.
Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com
2007-09-19 17:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you could somehow work in that the litter of pups would be able to also fix my roof, I would be all over breeding my dogs. I wonder if they can reverse a spay and neuter . . . hmmmmm that might also contribute to my vet's purchase of his new BMW. . . I'll definitely have to check on that!
2007-09-19 15:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget
You love to wake up with the sun, so those puppies that insist on getting up at 4AM won't be a problem at all!
You could use the exercise anyhow, cleaning up all that puppy poop would be a good workout.
You LOVE doing laundry!
2007-09-19 16:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I agree 110%, also #11 should be, I don't need genetic testing done on my breeding dogs,I breed only to have cute puppies !
2007-09-19 15:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 10⤊ 0⤋
15. You love you dog so much that you want to speed up her trip to heaven by not spaying and making her pop out a litter of pups every year.
2007-09-19 15:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 10⤊ 0⤋
How about, I just bought stock in the dog food company and I want to see my share prices rise? LOL you got us again.
2007-09-19 15:56:58 · answer #9 · answered by dogperson 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am good with all but number 3!
Ummmm.....I usually loose a good $1000 or so when I have a litter.
How about:
12. I bought stock in Mr. Clean, so I want to use as much as possible!
2007-09-19 15:19:22 · answer #10 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋