I am getting an awesome Bully, and in a few years I plan on breeding him to improve the breed. Of course I will keep up to date on shots, exams, heartgard, etc. But what else when he gets older? What screenings? Please tell me anything I should know. Thanks, God bless.
2007-10-03 08:21:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You sure are jumping ahead. I have to ask why you are getting a breeding pup? Need more info? I take it you show now but have never bred dogs before.
Just because a pup is sold as a breeder doesn't mean it will grow up to be of that quality. Look into who you are buying the pup from. Is it a show person or just someone that breeds for $ and how many other dogs do they have. Is the pup to be registered with the AKC? Stay away from any dog registered with the CKC(Continental Kennel Club) This registry was developed for those people that have puppy mills. Make sure you get a copy, in color, of this pups pedigree. The AKC will have any Champions in red. If they are in blue stay away from the breeder, they are backyard breeders, most likely breeding for the $.
Male dogs should not breed any female till they are at least 2 years old so you have plenty of time before breeding him to anything. You can go to the AKC web-site and look up the breed of this pup and see what tests should be done. For the most part have his eyes checked for cataracts, they are born with them, hips are another thing to watch for. OH, there is no such thing as bettering the breed. The AKC has set standards to follow as a guideline. You can't improve the breed as a whole, just meet the standard's.
I'm not trying to be rude here. I've seen so many people think they can make $$$$$ breeding dogs, it's just not that way.
2007-10-03 08:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Suzy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure they are going to get along fine. Especially since they are the same age and different gender. They will be inseperable when they get older. I also think it will be hard because they are puppies and they are going to be pooping everywhere if you don't have the time to housetrain them, food expenses, vet expenses, and they are two large dog breeds. But, it doesn't matter they will be the best companions you can get. Oh, I almost forgot you have to spay and neuter them at 6 months old. If you don't then you will find yourself with a household of puppies and expensive vet costs. Hope I helped :D
2016-05-19 23:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your breeder to make sure he/she is selling this pup on full registration (breeding rights). Most breeders today sell all pups on limited registration. From my experience a lot of breeders are pretty picky about selling at full reg to prevent irresponsible breeding. Just ask him/her to mentor you. Do your research on the breed and what clearances should be done before breeding (ages, etc...) OFA, CERF, DNA, etc...most of those clearances can't be done until the pup is 2 years old. Make sure you are aware of all the health issues that breed has. ASK QUESTIONS!!!!! Be prepared for people to ask YOU questions, ex. why you want to breed your dog?
Join a breed club
Get involved in breed specific clubs, etc...
BE VERY RESPONSIBLE (know all you can before you choose to breed). It is not a "hobby" you can take lightly, there are a lot of things to learn and continue to learn.
Good luck
2007-10-03 09:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by denverpassion30 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you shouldn't be breeding if you don't know this ALREADY.
Isn't this something you should be asking your mentor, you know... the show breeder you bought your "awesome bully" from???????
He or she will be able to tell you ALL the necessary screenings that need to be done, ANNNND, they've probably got you on a show/breed contract, so you co-own that dog, right??? They were the ones that picked him out to be worthy of breeding, RIGHT?
If not... Neuter... and don't waste your time, or the lives of other bullys needing homes.
2007-10-03 08:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin B © 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Define Bully.
Bull Mastiff?
Bull Terrier?
Bulldog?
American Bulldog?
American Pit Bull Terrier?
Staffordshire Terrier?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
I have too many questions to give a straight answer I suppose. But I'll try.
If you are ~really~ set on breeding (which until the huge surge in population dissapates it is unacceptable in my opinion to consider breeding bullies {meaning any dog catagorized as a pit bull}), I recommend getting him CGC Certified and showing, showing, showing. CGC is so important as these dogs need good ambassadors.
Lots of training, love and exercise, plenty of exercise.
Have his hips, chest & heart checked, keep in close contact with a good vet who can screen EVERYTHING. It is very expensive. Follow his pedigree to see if there were any service dogs. When he is CGC, make him a therapy dog for people in need.
READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN.
I wish you luck.
2007-10-03 09:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Contact the breeder and see if s/he already belongs to a breed club; it couldn't hurt your chances in the future of using him as a stud if he is proven in the show ring (I know I would be more apt to use a champion stud if I were breeding dogs). Join the club, and many times other breeder/owners will be more than helpful to the newbies, as well as post 'heads-up' news on health issues (bullys unfortunately have several), things you might be interested in, etc.)
2007-10-03 08:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by bethanne 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋
1. Show.
2. Get in contact with your breeder - s/he will be a good mentor.
3. Join the breed club and ask breeders there. They will also be good mentors.
2007-10-03 08:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what tests have to be performed on the bully. I can't help you there.
They probably check thyroid, hips, heart, eyes, patellas, and elbows but, there may be other things that I am not familiar with so it is best you ask the breeder.
Ask the breeder what genetic testing they do on their dogs and also it would be helpful if you join a club for your breed.
2007-10-03 08:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 12⤊ 1⤋
If you want to improve the breed, you need to show him. Just by getting a show quality puppy doesn't mean he's breed quality. I got my dog from a responsible show quality breeder and the dog is to tall to show, so breeding is out for him.
You need to have his hips, heart, elbow, eyes, and thyroid testing.
2007-10-03 08:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Flatcoatluver 3 · 11⤊ 1⤋
If he really is show/breeding quality, from a reputable breeder, the breeder will be more than happy to help you with all of these things.
Also, join the Bull Terrier Club of America,
http://www.btca.com/
your local Bull Terrier club and your local all-breed kennel club. Those people are a wealth of information.
2007-10-03 08:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋