Should i breed my purebreed beagle or not?

Answer 1

I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder. :-)

1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to
clarify anything you don't understand.
3. Learn what genetic faults and diseases run in your breed and test for any
that can be tested for.
4. Show your dog in conformation events to see if it is of the proper
quality for breeding. Winning doesn't always mean a dog is breeding quality,
but being around so many others that know your breed and will talk to you
will do wonders for your self-education efforts!
5. Study the past history of great dogs in your breed. You will see how your
breed has improved and progressed since the beginning of the breed.
6. Study the breed standard some more! ;-)
7. Join any Yahoo groups about your breed.
8. Live, dream and study your breed.
9. Get a good book on canine reproduction, and educate yourself about the
pitfalls, problems, and proud moments of breeding. Learn about the
physiology of reproduction, such as heat cycles and venereal diseases in
dogs, potential for problems specific to your breed, and what you need to
expect at whelping.
10. Remember that whelping (giving birth) can kill your female. Being used
as a stud dog can encourage bad behaviors common in intact males such as
territorial marking, aggression, and desire to roam from home.
11. Prepare to be broke. Breeding properly is EXPENSIVE.
12. Line up potential homes for any puppies you produce and write up a
contract. Remember to include that you will be willing to take back your
puppies at any time in their lives that they might need you. If you bring
life into this world, it is your responsibility FOREVER.
13. Prepare to spend sleepless nights attending whelping females, caring for
fading puppies or puppies orphaned, and practice cleaning up after 24/7 poop
machines.

I'm sure there are many things I missed because being a responsible breeder
isn't just a job. It's a way of life. You will live dogs. 24/7/365. There
are lots of hard decisions. There is a lot of expense. There will be pain.
But, if you do your darndest to always keep the welfare of your dogs and the
future of any of their offspring, you can go to step 14.

14. Enjoy the love and success of a job well done.

Answer 2

Not.

Beagles are one of the top 5 most common purebreds in shelters and rescues. There are already way too many of them.

If your dog is not a health certified AKC conformation champion and proven field dog, there's no point in breeding her. There are far better specimens to continue the breed. Let her be happy, health, spayed pet.

Go to www.petfinder.com and type in 'Beagle'. Just look at the thousands of sad faces that come up, and it should be all the information you need why NOT to breed.

EDIT: I just read your other question too- please tell me you're not already considering whoring out the same 11 week old puppy you plan to throw in your backyard and ignore? Did you do ANY research before you got a dog, especially a beagle, and especially a puppy?
Spay your poor dog and keep her indoors! She's not a lawn ornmanent and she's not a prostitute!

Answer 3

Does your Beagle have excellent bloodlines? Do you show your dog? How old is your Beagle? No dog should be bred until AT LEAST two years of age. Has your dog had all genetic and health clearances completed (OFA, CERF, Penn Hip, etc.)? Has your dog earned his/her championship in the show ring yet? Has he/she proved to be a perfect example of the breed and has great qualities to contribute to the breed? Are you financially prepared for breeding? Have you done tons of research on breeding before even thinking about it? Do you have a mentor? Have you met with other breeders?

Breeding isn't something you do on a whim, and certainly is more than putting two dogs together and letting them have cute little puppies. Yes, your Beagle may be the perfect family pet, but why breed more when there are thousands upon thousands being euthanized each year due to irresponsible breeding, overpopulation, etc. Please do not add to those rising numbers. There are enough dogs sitting in shelters as it is, and there isn't a need for more. Take a look at all those helpless dogs waiting for someone to take them to their forever home. Be thankful your Beagle is a great family pet. Please spay or neuter your dog.

Answer 4

Lets see....Does your dog have confirmation and/or hunting championships? Have you done testing for all of the health problems prevalent in the breed? What do you hope to accomplish from breeding the dog (ie improving the breed, maintaining a strong hunting ability in your line)?

If your dog is female.... do you have the time and money to take her to the vet before her breeding and during and after the pregnancy? Do you have the time and energy to properly raise the puppies until you they go to new homes? Do you have homes lined up for all the potential puppies (beagles have large litters)? Do you have the time to screen potential buyers and make sure they are right for the puppies? Have you considered the dog you will use as a stud? What does he have to offer the breed? Has he had all necessary testing? Confirmation/Hunting championship? Are you willing to take back a puppy any time during its live if the owner can no longer keep it? Are you willing to have a litter of 8-10 puppies in your house and underfoot? (puppies can't be properly socialized raised in a kennel)

If your dog is male....do you have the time to invest in properly screening the female dogs to make sure they are appropriate matches? Make sure they have had all health testing? Make sure there owners are responsible enough to raise the puppies correctly and place them in good homes?

If the answer to any of these questions is no then no you should not breed your dog. If you can honestly answer all of these questions yes you may have what it takes to be a breeder, find a mentor in the form of a good responsible Beagle breeder and consult them to see if you should breed your dog.

EDIT: Just saw your other question. If you are referring to the same dog not until she is at least 2 yrs old and not if she is going to be kept outside.

Answer 5

Probably not. Your beagle is only 11 weeks old. This is too young to tell if it is truly breeding quality. The only dogs that should be bred are those that have proven themselves able to do the job they were created for. With beagles that means hunting rabbits. Of the beagles that are proven hunters, only those that meet the breed standards and have a clean bill of health should be considered for breeding. Don't forget to have the hips and eyes checked. After one rabbit season you will know if your dog can follow a scent trail. Don't breed dogs that have lost their instinct for what they were created. If all this checks out in two years, it might be time to consider breeding. not before then.

Answer 6

Has she completed her AKC championships in the ring, thereby proving their quality as breeding stock?

Have you studied her & her studs pedigrees to determine possible genetic defects going back decades?

Have you evaluated male and female against the written breed standard to determine why their particular offspring would make a viable contribution to the breed?

Have you done the requisite health tests: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Retina Dysplasia, Factor VII, Progressive Renal Atrophy?

Have you had their eyes, patellas and hips certified? (OFA, Penn Hip, CERF)

Have both male and female been tested for brucellosis just prior to breeding?

Do you understand the risk to the female in breeding her?

Are you willing to pay for a Caesaran, (quite common in beagles, about $1,000.00 + postnatal care)

Are you willing to supplement and tube feed puppies for 24 hours a day?

Are you willing to spend 12 weeks hand raising puppies in your home?

Are you willing to go to the expense of 12 weeks of shots and wormings for however many puppies you bring into the world?

Are you willing to interview dozens of potential pet buyers to determine exactly which ones will be the absolute Best homes for your puppies?

Will you have a spay/neuter clause in your pet buyer contract requiring proof of spaying/neutering before each pup is 6 months old?

Will you GUARANTEE that for if ANY reason during the life of the puppies you've bred, their owners can no longer keep them, they must be returned to you?


K

Answer 7

You're just a little pipsquirt . You know nothing about breeding beagles or any dog for that matter. Its not something you do just because want "cute little puppies" either. For every puppy born, three die in shelters. There's something for you think about.

Answer 8

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Do you have the papers for your beagle? Are you willing to have it genetically tested and certified that it is a good specimen of the breed? Will you be responsible and find good homes for the pups and not just sell them to anyone who pays the highest price? Are you willing to pay for vet visits for the pups until they are bought? Will you breed your beagle to another beagle who's owner has done all of the above as well?

If the answer to all above is yes, then go for it.

Answer 9

Why do you WANT to breed your dog? To make money? Then NO. Because puppies are sooooo cute? Then NO Because your dog is purebred? Then NO. Because your dog is a CHAMPION in the ring, is clear in all the breed specific and non breed specific tests for genetic disorders, and has a WONDERFUL temperament? Sure!

Answer 10

no! to many out there right now, and not much market out there for them too, I work at the pound and people dump pure breed beagle pups all the time, If you want to breed, breed something people want.