breeding my american bulldog??

Question

my amaerican bulldog will be coming into heat the next few weeks. she is now 2 years old & i am thinking of breeding her. the breeder she came from has the male we will be using. they both have papers and the breeder says they are not related, but my females mother has "no info avalble" on her genarations. the mother was owned by someone other then the breeder. what dose this mean?? should i not breed her since we don't know anything about her mother's family?? help, i don't know whta to do. thanks:)

they are both very heathy & the breeder is well know for healthy dogs for 15 years now. it's just the paper thing that has me worried. :(

Answer 1

I am a breeder of American bulldogs and have been breeding for over 13 yrs. If your dogs checks out with the vet, then there should be no reason why you shouldn't breed her. I have had a few litters of my AMBD and had no problems what so ever with the female giving birth, they are big dogs which allows for more room for whelping. The paper thing it doesn't really matter with AMBD's as AKC does not recognize them the only thing to do is make sure her bloodline is healthy,Papers really mean nothing with this breed. As a breeder the thing you need to know is its not for the money its because you want to expand a breed you love. I breed once a year and most of my pups go to friends. Don't let people tell you its bad to breed because there are so many dogs for adoption that's due to people that are not responsible enough to own an animal in the first place,is why there are so many in shelters. If you are going to breed for anything other than the absolute love of the breed you should not do it. It is very expensive as they are big dogs, it cost me an average of 800.00 per litter to care for them till they are 9 weeks. that's with out any problems. Hope this helps if you have any question feel free to email me at [e-mail].

Answer 2

American Bulldog Breed

Answer 3

I would be worried too. I know the AB breeder who posted said "The paper thing it doesn't really matter with AMBD's as AKC does not recognize them the only thing to do is make sure her bloodline is healthy"

How can you make sure the dog is from a health bloodline when you have no information of the dams side.

I would also be worried!! She is only 2yrs and just now at breeding age. No need to rush into the breeding thing yet. I'm sorry but the person says they breed for 15yrs and has healthy dogs but I'd still be skeptical. A lot of breeders appear to be good at first and even have other satisfied puppy owners but in some cases things just haven't been brought to light that they are hiding.

Here is some things I would consider, hope this helps.....

Why would they breed a dog of unknown lineage?
*They have supposed healthy stock of 15yrs but then breed to a female with known pedigree. Which in turn could bring in health issues they don't know about. Your female might be a carrier from the moms side. A don't see a reputable breeder saying sure lets just put these 2 dogs together without any consideration of pedigree or bloodline.

If they were a reputable breeder why they be all happy about breeding to your girl?
*They did produce the dog but that doesn't mean they should want to go right back and breed to her ASAP, sounds like they are just trying to make more pups.

Do both parents tested and found to be negative brucellosis? *This is an STD and can be pretty common

What about herpes?
*I had a friend who bought a female that ended up having this. Would have been bad had she been bred.

Are the parents health tested?
*The good AB breeders do OFA or Penhipp.

Do the parents have titles in conformation or working events and have they been worked?
*Good breeders evaluate breeding stock before they plan a breeding and put a lot of time in it. They have conformation Champions, weight pull titles, GDT (Guard Dog Temperament), SCH (Schuzthund) and some hunt wild hogs. Also they might have TT (temperament test). CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and obedience titles and compete in Iron Dog trials. There are a host of other things as well.

I have owned AB before, wonderful breed. Below are examples of people who appear to be doing it right.

http://hamiltonsamericanbulldogs.com/
http://www.mancera.biz/
http://www.knowleskennels.com/

Answer 4

First, don't rush into things. It takes a lot of planning, work, and research prior to breeding your dog and right now if you are asking these questions you need to do some more research, no offense. Start by looking over this web page. It explains everything you need to know about responsible dog breeding. If you expect to make a profit from dog breeding you may want to reconsider. Most people even though they charge a lot for their dogs they end up loosing money in the long run. If after you look over this site you decide breeding is not for you or that you can't follow through with it then please get your dog spayed or neutered.

http://www.akc.org/breeders/resources/guide_to_breeding_your_dog/index.cfm

Answer 5

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 6

This sounds a little fishy. Have you asked the breeder to explain what it means that the mother's family has "no info available"? What registry is your female registered with? Keep in mind that most of the all-breed registries in the US that is not AKC or UKC do not require any proof of parentage to generate papers for a dog. I learned the hard way that Continental Kennel Club CKC, for example, just has you tell them the dog's ancestry and they'll send you paperwork for the dog. You can make up anything you want... they don't care. If the ancestry for your female's dam is blank, it sounds to me like she's registered with one of these type organizations (it's *impossible* to have a blank side of a pedigree with AKC or UKC or Canadian Kennel Club CKC).

So the important thing here is not really whether the dog has "papers" but what those papers say about your dog. If the papers are blank on one side, that equals what you know about 50% of your dog's heritage. Unless your breeder can seriously fill in the gaps for you, breeding her will not be a responsible move.

Because of the doubling up effect you can get, It is genetically much safer to breed two mixed breed dogs than to breed two poorly chosen purebreds together. Every breed carries certain hereditary health risks, and you don't know if you dog is a carrier of those risks without breeding her, intentionally or otherwise, to another carrier. Unfortunately, the "experiment" produces a bunch of living creatures, and if all goes right, each one of those squirmy little puppies is going to go become part of someone's household to be loved. And as those health issues start to surface down the road, you won't be the one to pay the price -- the ones paying the price will be the puppy themselves and the poor family living with the heartbreak that their 2 year old puppy is diagnosed with hip displasia or their 5 year old drops dead of a preventable congenital heart failure. You need to do everything you can to stack the deck for creating *healthy* puppies with *solid* good temperaments because you are providing precious cargo to a number of families and you need to think in terms of creating long prosperous lives for those puppies.

So ultimately, you need to discuss this with your breeder and you need to feel like they are giving you solid answers backed up with *written* documentation. They'd also *better* be counseling you on what health tests are required for American Bulldogs and showing you examples of those tests completed for your girl's parents as well as the stud's parents plus some other family members as well. It doesn't matter how long someone has been breeding -- what matters is the care and understanding that they're putting in.

Good luck... it sounds like you're doing the right thing by asking these questions and I'm sure you'll make the right decision.

Answer 7

I would NOT breed her. Her line could have some horrible diseases or genetic problems that she could pass onto the pups. Your best bet is to get her spayed and enjoy your dog. It is not worth risking her life! Papers mean nothing. In order to be a canidate for breeding material, a dog must compete in some kind of dog sport, or be a champion in conformation and fit the breed standard. I wouldn't risk your little girl's health and life just to have puppise who could turn out very unhealthy. Since yuo don't know her background, you can't know for sure the sire and dam are not related.

Answer 8

Very interesting thing that your dog has papers yet doesn't have any info from its mothers side. I'd be worried too. Why are you breeding her? Remember there are many dogs out there in shelters looking for homes after being abandoned. If you aren't sure then don't go ahead with it. Talk to your breeder and find out why they want to breed your dog. Who will be paying the costs of the genetic testing for your dog? Who will be paying for the emergency caesarean if it needs one? Who will be paying for the puppies uprbinging, including vaccinations, food, toys, worming and vet checks? What if your girl dies during pregnancy? Do you want to risk it? Are you a registered breeder? You need to be if you want the puppies you produce to have papers (you obviously thought it was important when you bought your girl!). Goodluck, i think you know the answer in your heart!

Answer 9

The owner of the dog needs to know how to "operate" the dog, same way you can get into a car that's in perfect running order but if you don't know how to drive you won't have much luck making the car go anywhere. If the owner doesn't know how to maintain the training, the dog will soon become untrained again. Read more here https://tinyurl.im/QKVOU

People seem to think that once a dog is trained, that's it. Not true. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. It's best if the owner and the dog go together to get trained. As a professional trainer once said to me "We can train any dog in 2 days. It takes longer to train the owners

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breeding my american bulldog??
my amaerican bulldog will be coming into heat the next few weeks. she is now 2 years old & i am thinking of breeding her. the breeder she came from has the male we will be using. they both have papers and the breeder says they are not related, but my females mother has "no info avalble"...