Bull Mastiff breeding.?

Question

I have a 2 year old male bull mastiff called Thor, he has a excellent pedigree, and is a fantastic looking dog. I just want to know how you go about breeding him because there are very few Bull Mastiffs where i live. Is there a site where i can post him or something like that...

Answer 1

Before you breed him, make sure he's been hip scored and given a clean bill of health from a vet. Once you have proof that he's suitable for breeding, why not contact the breeder you got him from? They should be able to point you in the right direction and will also let you know if there are any restrictions on his pedigree (I think it's called endorsement).

Answer 2

Many Bullmastiffs have an excellent pedigree, it doesn't mean they are suitable for breeding! If you bought him from a reputable breeder, he is the person you should talk to about stud work. If your breeder wasn't experienced, chances are your dog is not good enough to be used by reputable breeders. First priority is to get your dogs through all the ncesary health checks - Hip scoring at the very least.
Be prepared for your dog's temperament to change once he has been used at stud and remember, you are equally responsible for the pups' future - are you prepared to take back any of his pus that end up in rescue? Do you have the facilities?
Any idea why a responsible breeder would want to use your dog rather than an established, proven champion? No reason - and you wouldn't want an irresponsible breeder using him would you? If you don't have experience of mating 2 powerful dogs, it can end in disaster, it's not just a matter of putting the 2 together and letting them get on with it. One or both of them could end up being seriously injured or at the very least, your boy being put off for life!
Join one of the breed clubs and find out a bit more:
http://www.bullmastiffassociation.co.uk/pages/ethics.htm

Answer 3

Your dog must be at least 2 years old, registered with the AKC, and have finished his AKC championship in the conformation ring, then received all the genetic testing and health clearances that are available for the breed. (OFA, EYES, HIPS, PATELLAS, ETC). Any responsible breeder will require that before considering using him as stud. The show ring is the proving ground for breeding quality, so a dog that does not achieve it's championship is not of a quality to be bred. After he is finished, you will be approached by breeders who have admired him in the ring, studied his pedigree and determined that the mating of your dog with their female will produce puppies that constitute a viable contribution to the breed. You will never need to advertise or seek anyone out.

Answer 4

1st please be sure that both dogs meet the breed standards & have had proper testing (such as OFA, PRA, etc). When dealing with large breed dogs, the females should not be bred before 2 yrs of age, only once per year, & not after about 6 yrs old. They need more time to develop, recover after birth, age quicker then smaller breeds of dogs. I hope this helps. It's a mastiff thing... you get it or you don't!

Answer 5

Hi, go to www.bullyonline.co.uk You need to join their forum and they have a form on there in the breeder club section, i think this helps with potential breeders etc. best of luck

Some people on this site are so up themselves. If you want to breed then go ahead and breed, i don;t say this lightly and i am sure that you will make sure all the pups have good homes and will be ready to keep them or take them back if they are unwanted. The love of the pets make people want to breed and i am sure that lots of people like you and i would ensure everything is done right. I won't be breeding my bully through the fear he may 'get the taste' and change his personality, but i sincerely wish you all the luck.

Answer 6

I am sorry to disappoint you, but just because a dog has an excellent pedigree, it doesnt make him an excellent specimen of the breed.

Before a dog is used at stud by any breeder, they will want to know what he is going to produce, and what traits from his own genetic build up he throws on to his offspring, and if indeed he is fertile as they are not going to risk a mating that may fail.

You would ideally need to be showing 'Thor', and before any breeder approaches you, Thor would need to be consistently winning at championship shows. This would get him seen, and any breeders who like him, would then ask you what he has produced if he has been used.

Using a dog at stud isnt as easy as it may seem, and isnt just a case of bringing the female to him, and letting them get on with it, you need to have some experience as you can cause some damage to both the male and female.

I would suggest you start by speaking to his breeder, as if she thinks he is worthy of using at stud she may wish to use him on one of her own females, or she may be able to suggest someone that would use him without paying a stud fee, to give you a start.

Dont know whether you are in the UK or elsewhere, but here are a list of bull mastiff breeders

http://www.dogclub.co.uk/dogs/profile-bmas.php

Answer 7

considering most reputable breeders who would breed a dog with excellent pedigree would not sell you a dog without a signed contract stating you will spay and nueter by a certain age, i highly doubt your dog is as well bred as you think. and even when dogs are qualified through genetic/health testing, and are a good example of the breed standard (temperment, coat, height, weight, color, etc), it does not gaurentee that every dog in the litter will be show or breed quality.

Answer 8

He NEEDS to have his hips and elbows x-rayed and cleared through OFA FIRST. Both are problems in large and giant breeds and affected animals SHOULD NEVER be bred.

Do that first, then worry about breeding him.

Answer 9

Absolutely! Once he earns his championship in conformation, passes all his health clearances with flying colors (OFA, CERF, etc.), then you will be well on your way to breeding. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 10

well is he a champion dog. has he been in dog shows. if so u wouldnt even be asking this question right now. if u honestly dont know what to do then u need to fix ur dog.