2007-10-23 14:16:15 · 15 answers · asked by Kelly C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You failed to mention her age. She needs to be at least 2 yrs old before she's bred, and she needs to be tested for the health conditions known to the breed, as well.
Don't breed her JUST because she's a purebred. Do the work to insure she's breed STANDARD.
2007-10-23 14:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Do you plan to show your dog to her AKC championship??? The only reason to breed purebred dogs is to try to better the breed. This takes breeders years and years to achieve. It also takes a huge amount of research, committment, dedication and finances. Before you jump in with both feet, may I suggest you visit Yahoo Groups and join the English Bulldog group and/or find the site for their National breed club. Everyone has to start somewhere; but if you really love your dog; you need to do your research.
That being said, all bi__chs should be AT LEAST two years of age and tested for all known medical problems in the breed BEFORE you actually breed her. You can learn more about these tests from the groups you join. I will tell you right up front that 98% of all English Bulldogs MUST have a c-section to deliver a litter. It is much safer for your girl; because you could easily lose her (and all the puppies) if you allow her to free whelp. It's just one of the "health problems" known in your breed. Depending on where you live, budget somewhere between $1200 and $2500 for a c-section. Providing after care for her and the puppies will not be cheap either; you will probably hear all about the costs involved if you join one of the bulldog groups.
I hope I have been of some help. This breeding business is very involved and it requires dedication on your part to do it right. You really need a "mentor"; which you will also find on one of the group lists. Good luck.
2007-10-23 14:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by bully4me 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I only hope you know what you are letting yourself in for? English bull dogs do not give birth naturally, they almost always have to have a caesarian section. I watched a programme about English Bull dog breeders a few weeks ago, and the owners made no profit, as most of the puppies are either still born, or the medical costs are so high, they end up out of pocket.the risk to the mother dog was very high, and 3 out of 10 mother dogs die under anaesthetic, due to their in-bred breathing problems. Is it worth the risk?
2007-10-23 14:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by 'Er indoors!! 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Can you positively and firmly answer yes to these question?
~Do I have homes lined up for the puppies, plus extras in case something doesn't work out?
~Is my female purebred and show quality?
~Is my female medically and genetically sound?
~Have I done research on the stud I would breed her to?
~Is the stud also a purebred olde english bull dog?
~Is the stud medically and genetically sound?
~Do his traits compliment my female's traits?
~Do I have the funds to pay for the first shots for the pups, as well as any emergency that may come up during my female's pregnancy and delivery?
If you can't answer all of these questions with a firm yes, then you shouldn't breed your dog. Bull dogs have a tendancy to have complications with pregnancies. If you decide not to breed her, please get your dog spayed. That way you'd be saving her from ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and other cancers, plus other variable medical problems.
2007-10-23 14:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
good freaking luck and find a very good bulldog breeder as a mentor. I have no experience with the breed but besides the well known need for an AI breeding and a c-section birth, the basic breeding book I have lists bulldogs as commonly having swimmer pups and a whole host of other problems.
2007-10-23 15:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by ragapple 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask this question, you are not ready to breed dogs. First, you should have your dog judged by someone very experienced with the breed to determine if she is breeding quality. If so, you need to line up homes for the puppies. You also need to educate yourself as much as possible on the breed and complications with breeding it. For example, English bulldogs frequently have to have ceasarian section deliveries because the puppies' heads are too large for them to deliver naturally. You are looking at an extra several hundred dollar vet bill for that procedure. A dog should never be bred before two years of age. Call a local pet store or SPCA and ask for contact information for the local kennel club. They can put you in touch with other owners and breeders of English bulldogs who can help you learn all you need to know.
2007-10-23 14:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-04 11:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything your first answer said. Also do NOT breed her unless you are: a) experienced in breeding dogs, b) prepared for the difficulty that she may experience in both breeding and whelping, (I've read/heard many things about the breeds problems, I don't know for sure though) c) you are financially set to pay stud fee, gestational care fees, vet fee if she needs a c-section, vet fees for the puppies (and all fees I've missed mentioning d) EVERY pup is guaranteed to be going into a great, hopefully forever home.
2007-10-23 14:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
some breeders will breed at the second heat, but i prefer to wait until the dog is at least 2 years. i feel you should let your dog be a puppy b/f she is a mom. you do not have to artificially esmt. your dog. how ever, since it is her first litter, please watch her close just in case she runs into trouble & needs a csection. please do your home work on this so you know what to expect & warning sighs to look for when she may be in trouble. i recomend you ask questions to a breeder who has done this for a while. they should be happy to answer your questions if they love the breed:)
2007-10-23 14:33:42 · answer #9 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not until she is at least 2 years of age. I hope you are aware that they are one of the most difficult does to breed.
You need to use artifical insemination to impregnant her (natural breeding can no longer happen with this breed) and she will need a c-section for the birth because of the puppies lage heads being too big for the birth canal.. Along with all the genetic testing x-rays etc you will be looking at lto east $5000 to breed her and even then that's only for starters. Once you start adding extra food for mom and pups. After birth checkup, puppy shots etc if nothing at all goes wrong you can add another thousand or more. Seeing as litters are often only 1-2 pups it probably would not be even close to worth your while to breed her.
The very fist step should be to find an established breeder to mentor you well before you think of impregnanting her. Seeing as there will be so many issues it would be crazy to go it alone. Certainly even if she is of age there is too much to learn to think about inseminating her this time.
Edit: To whoever who gave the thumbs down this backs up all I said: http://www.wikihow.com/Breed-English-Bulldogs I Googled this after I posted my reply.
2007-10-23 14:26:25 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 9⤊ 2⤋