2007-10-26 04:54:59 · 27 answers · asked by cmarcolette 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you need to ask, don't do it.
2007-10-26 05:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
They would breed if that's what you mean.. Should you, that's a whole different question. If both dogs are absolutely perfect, they don't have any dogs in the pedigree that have ever had any health problems at all.. and they are like the most perfect dogs in the whole world.. Then sure, you could go for it. You wouldn't be breeding dogs with problem.. But if there is anything at all anywhere in the pedigree behind those dogs you risk doubling up on it and stamping it right in there.. Might be something minor, might be something horrifying..
There are thousands of males out there to breed with, why be so cheap as to breed to the son.. Find a good quality male to breed with if you feel the need to breed.. No sense producing mediocre when you can produce quality.
2007-10-26 05:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!
1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.
Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.
2. There are already too many dogs in the world.
Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?
3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.
Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.
Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.
4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.
If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.
5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.
Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.
If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.
6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.
There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.
7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.
If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?
Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.
8. Good luck seeing a profit!
Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.
Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.
Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com
2007-10-26 09:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All these people are closed-minded. It looks like they are answering based on their opinion and not on experience.
I would ask the true experts (veterinarians) about this subject to get a real answer.
Also, I am a true animal lover, but animals are not people. It's not like a human mother having relations with her son. Some people need to think outside of their circle.
2007-10-26 11:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by Red Sunshine 27 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will they breed?
Yes, if they have the chance. So either keep them separated or have them altered.
Should you breed them?
No.
(Occasionally *experienced breeders* will breed related dogs, such as half-siblings, but they know what they are doing when it comes to breeding.)
If you don't know what you are doing with breeding, then don't do it. "It" being breeding of any sort, regardless if the dogs are related or not.
2007-10-26 05:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by abbyful 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
-This is a definite "No" this could bring out inherited faults more so if you do not know the previous parents or grandparents. Breeding dogs this way depletes the inherent strength of it's genes making any future off-spring susceptible
to all kinds of deformities and illnesses, This is what happened to German Shepherds when they could not get new blood lines.
2007-10-26 05:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Goldy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you need to ask this question, then you do not know anything like enough to be venturing into in-breeding. It can be done ver successfully but only by experienced knowledgeable breeders. If you don't know what you are doing - don't do it!
2007-10-26 05:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by anwen55 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't even consider it. There are numerous health and temperment problems that can occur from inbreeding. Not to mention many defects in that dog. Have them spayed and neutered and stop being an inrresponsible backyard breeder.
2007-10-26 05:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by caitiejx36 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, you should not breed dogs too close together.
2007-10-26 05:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by theoriginaldimepiece 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want it to have like 6 legs or something. That is the definition of Inbreeding!
2007-10-26 07:33:58 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No that's sick. That's considered incest.... Even among dogs. The puppies will develop all sorts of problems.. Anyway.. Don't breed :(
2007-10-26 05:01:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋