Are you prepared to breed a litter? I hope that you are. I always tell people that they need funds put aside for a litter, this is one reason. My ***** (German Shepherd) went into labor today at 60 days. I just got home from the ER vet, she is still there till morning. Bill so far is over $1000 for the emergency c-section on a 1 puppy litter. This pup was at least twice the size of a normal GSD pup at birth. Huge pup. The ***** could not of gotten the shoulders out period. The pup was dead. Are you all prepared for an emergency like this? You really need to have funds put aside for stuff like this, if you can not, then please do not breed. I will be going back to pick my girl up in 6 hours to bring her home with no pups. Granted this is only my second c-section in the past 10 years, but this can happen and people need to be prepared for it. Look at this question that I found that was posted 3 hours ago! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Atay44IUKJnXoJYD3J5BI.Lsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071003194023AAFUvs1
2007-10-03 19:13:50 · 10 answers · asked by bear 2 zealand © 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wild Thing, do you even realize why I put this question on here??!! I know what can happen! I was prepared for something like this!! This was for the people that think that they can breed their dog with the one down the street and do fine! They think that it can never happen to them, or they have the mentality that they will let the ***** die, they are the ones that should never breed ever! Us responsible breeders are prepared for this stuff! It can happen and it does happen, I was sharing an example in hopes that some of these dingbats on here would think very hard about it!
2007-10-03 19:42:54 · update #1
The people that say this is a rant and not a question need to get a life. I put this stuff up for people to be educated by it. Heck, I now keep suture material here now after a pup that the mom decided to pull a loop of intestine through one a while back. And the responsible YA breeders did help with a question that I had about belly banding that pup. That pup would never of made a 30 minute trip to the vet in the middle of the night. Those things need to be sutured within minutes of them being born. The trolls here and the BYB'rs and puppymillers don't want to hear about anything. They are the ones doing all the thumbs down. It used to be that we (the reputable breeders) were here giving out correct and good information. But they do not want to hear it. I wonder why a lot of us have become so sarcastic??!!
2007-10-04 00:30:58 · update #2
This is a good question. Ask youselves before you breed people, "Can I afford an emergency c-section?" No matter how experienced you are, and how well you trust your vet, it can happen to the best planned litters. If it can happen to experienced, reputable breeders, it CAN happen to YOU! No money for at least a c-section and puppy shots? Spay your dog.
2007-10-03 19:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 3⤋
The cost even before a litter is conceived is high if it is done correctly. Having proper health testing done on the female as well as finding the best possible male for her who might be clear across the country, is expensive - taking the time to learn what you are doing beforehand, learning the breed standard, learning to evalaute structure and temperament and health as well as having it properly evaluated by knowledgeable people is expensive. Even if the litter is whelped normally the expenses of properly caring for a litter of puppies can be expensive -- if the puppies get ill then you have not one but a litter full of puppies that need medical attention. What is sad is the majority, I mean VASTE majority of litters are made by people who have no knowledge as to what they are doing, are not at all prepared for what they are doing and will usually just end up adding to the huge overpoplation problem.
Someone mentioned 'registered and licensed breeders' - in the US and a number of other countries, breeders are not licensed or registered in any way - luckily we don't have others with political motivations making our decisions for us but the trade off is there is not a control measure -- but even in the countries who do have these sorts of 'controls' there are people who breed without knowing what they are doing and producing unwanted pets and mutts -- I am always surprised that people think because some European countries have breed clubs that mandate specific things that this means that they don't have overpopulation and unscrupulous breeders when nothing could be further from the truth.
2007-10-04 02:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy M 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Great question!! My answer is NO! Oh, I know all of what you're asking and I am pretty good in an emergency. I know how and have raised litters over several years. I am however, not ready to breed at this time. I have been planning one for over two years now. I have to wait for test results on a b itch that isn't mature enough. She needs another year and the male still needs to have his OFA. She will also have to be tested next year. Both had good Pennhip results so that at least looks promising. I am not sure of her yet. I still need to see what her temperament is once the puppy stage is over. She is only a year old and Saints aren't really themselves until two. But, I love the question. At this time I have to say NO!
Yeah, sorry for your loss.
Oh look, my trolls have arrived. Good morning ! Did you fall of your toad stool again?
2007-10-04 06:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This happens all the time in poms needing emergency c-sections. They are they heartbreak breed.
This is why it is good to have the $1,000-3,000 saved up for emergency c-sections in the case you need it which is common with the poms.
So many things can go wrong with any breed of dog. You just never know.
I am sorry you lost the puppy. That is really ashame.
2007-10-04 07:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These kinds of questions NEED to be here on YA. The fact that those who choose to follow the path of byb don't prepare for this sort of thing makes me wonder how many b1tches die every year due to human ignorance, or just being cheap.
Sorry for you lost pup, but hope mom recovers fast.
2007-10-04 06:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
alot of people think they will breed to make money. Sorry to hear of your loss, but its a good point. Im sure you put alot money into the stud fees, and pre-natal care as well, then the $1000 cecarian bill.. and no puppies to sell to even try to get back some of that. Point made, if you think you will breed and make money, think again!
2007-10-04 04:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i cant c any one with half a brain putting a dog through this
if you must breed do the best thing for your dog get her to the vet before you mate her then after you have go with what your vet says to do at all times
if in doubt what your vets says go and see another one
but if you want a dog for a pet get her spayed or neutered
sorry to hear about your loss
2007-10-04 03:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by crysly1 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a good question, people dont reasise the "suprise cost of puppy liters and the dangers involved
The answer to theheading is yes, before i consider breeding i aways prepare for big bills from vets, most of the time its fine and you get a good heathy liter but other times............................=$1000...................
2007-10-04 02:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
This isn't a question - it's a speech. And a rather pointless one at that. How about not being a backyard breeder since we have a serious pet overpopulation problem in this country????
2007-10-04 04:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
If you are a registered and licensed breeder you wouldn't be asking this question, because you would know what to do. My advise don't breed unless you are a responsible breeder.
2007-10-04 02:29:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 9⤋