I know that everybody wants everybody to neuter/spay their dogs, but is it ok to breed your dogs when they are considered a rare breed in the U.S. to preserve their race? I just recently bought a male Jindo from a breeder(4 months now), and he is in champion bloodlines
(dad 2005 Jindo show champion) and his mom is a show dog also. And they were both imported from Korea to ensure their purity.
Dad: http://www.jindola.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=9&pos=0
Jindo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Jindo_Dog
2007-11-07 02:56:25 · 6 answers · asked by dan 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
And I am planning on showing him
2007-11-07 03:21:26 · update #1
ONLY if your dog is a very good representation of the breed standard (which can be gained in showing him).
ONLY if your dog has the proper heath cetif. to ensure future healthy litters.
ONLY if you are committed to each and every pup you bring into this world from birth to death.
i also suggest reading this before you consider breeding your dog:
http://www.chowwelfare.com/cciw/breeddog.htm
2007-11-07 03:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by ☆MWφM☆ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any guidance from your breeder? If you have no experience breeding or showing, but you buy a breeding-quality dog, the breeder has some influence in your breeding and showing decisions.
If not, try to find a Jindo breeder or exhibitor in the States who can help mentor you.
There is nothing wrong with breeding ANY type of purebred dog, PROVIDED it is done ethically and responsibly. Show/performance titles, health clearances, pet puppies sold on spay/neuter contracts and "right of first refusal" contracts.
When you have a rare breed, it's even more important to breed only quality, healthy dogs. The gene pool is already so limited, that promoting inferior genetics can easily destroy a breed.
2007-11-07 07:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by YODEL 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
GotNewfs is right.
And although you probably can't show these dogs outside an ARBA show, if you can show them somewhere you should.
Talk to the male's breeder about the required genetic testing for the breed. If your breeder can act as a mentor, you'll benefit.
I wouldn't breed your dog to an inferior Jindo just because the breed is rare, here. If you really want to do this breed justice in this country, you'll go about your breeding program very carefully.
It doesn't do a rare breed any good to have a thousand of them if they're all poor quality.
2007-11-07 03:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you still should be showing your new pup to prove that he too is a fine example of the breed and worthy of breeding. If he is flawed in any way, it makes no sense to breed those flaws into his litters.
Get into the show ring and gain his championship, once that is done, then you can do all the health/genetic testing and consider breeding. Be sure to consult his breeder to mentor you on how to do this the reputable way.
2007-11-07 03:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You've gotten some great advice about both showing and getting the health clearances on your dog prior to breeding him.
I'll add a little bit:
Be sure that whoever you breed him to has a TRUSTWORTHY owner who understands how to successfully place puppies with homes that are safe for both them and the breed. You do not want the pups from your boy to be bought by someone who will puppymill them... nor do you want them purchased by someone who will breed and then use them for fighting.
2007-11-07 03:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, providing you get all health clerances and accept lifelong responsibility for all puppies you produce.
2007-11-07 03:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋