where do i get a breeding mentor?

Question

im interested in starting breeding but i dont know how to make it certified and the things i need to do to get started, i want to breed purebread tcup pomeranians but i dnt kno how to do this the right safe way

Answer 1

sheesh i didn't have a mentor.. i learned in the backseat of a car.. I thought that's where EVERYONE learned (well, after watching tv of course!)

wow! there are some passionate pet people here! Amen, let's eat

Answer 2

I am glad that you want to become a respectable breeder. Firstly I must tell you before you go to the Kennel Assosiation, there is no such breed as a teacup Pomeranian, I have included the size requirements for any pure bred Pom taken from the web site of the American Kennel Club:
Size, Proportion, Substance
Click here to find out more!

The average weight of the Pomeranian is from 3 to 7 pounds, with the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6 pounds. Any dog over or under the limits is objectionable. However, overall quality is to be favored over size. The distance from the point of shoulder to the point of buttocks is slightly shorter than from the highest point of the withers to the ground. the distance from the brisket to the ground is half the height at the withers. He is medium-boned, and the length of his legs is in proportion to a well-balanced frame. When examined, he feels sturdy.

Further more you should contact them and then get a list of breed clubs where you can get the best advice.

Good luck

Answer 3

Firstly, understand that a "teacup" pomeranian, or a "teacup" ANYTHING is not the product of a responsible breeder. Good breeders breed to produce a balanced, healthy animal. Breeding specifically for small size will produce a number of health problems in the offspring. Missing/deformed teeth, bulging eyes, water on the brain, blood sugar problems, and deformed/malfunctioning organs are just a few.

All dog breeds have a set "breed standard" that was developed by each breed's individual club. The breed standard doesn't exist just so a bunch of show dog people can judge how pretty each other's dogs are. The breed standard exists because, generally, form follows function. If a dog is built properly, it will be able to function properly. Even if it's function is to be a companion/ lap dog, like a Pomeranian. A genetically inferior 2 lb dog with potential health issues is not going to have the best chance of being a good companion.

Still, if more people approached dog breeding the way you're approaching it, there would be far fewer dogs dying in shelters.

The best way to find a good mentor is to get involved in the breed. With Pomeranians, the best place to find people is going to be a dog show, or anything associated with dog show people. Do a Google search for any upcoming dog shows in your local area, and try to visit one.

There is a lot of info available on the Internet, not all of it is quality. Here's the American Pomeranian Club's site....you can get info and a breeder referral on here: http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/
if you're in the UK....(this time of night a lot of people from the UK are here) http://www.thepomeranianclub.co.uk/7.html

Also, try going to the Yahoo homepage, click on "Groups" and do a search for "pomeranian"....there are quite a few Yahoo discussion lists for Poms. Join one that's got a lot of members and a lot of activity, and start asking questions. Find out if anyone lives near you, and see if there are any shows. You might be able to find someone who'll meet with you at a show and introduce you to people- this can be an easier way to get results than going by yourself.

Do a Google search for "responsible dog breeder"....there are a few good articles that come up that will give you more insight. Here's one good one:
http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/Articles/breeder.cfm

Answer 4

First of all there is no such thing as a teacup pom. Responsible breeders would never intentionally breed for smaller than normal poms because of all the health problems that come with it.

If you got your dog from a responsible breeder, not a byb, puppymill or pet store, they will be able to help you.

Breeding isn't as simple as sticking two dogs together and waiting for pups to hit the floor.

You need to prove your dog is of breeding quality by earning championship points in conformation shows. Then your dog also needs to test free of genetic diseases known to the breed. Also no dog should be bred under two years old, they aren't physically nor mentally mature enough. There are enough poorly bred dogs out there, you don't need to add to it.

Breeding your dog is lifelong commitment to not only your dog but the pups as well. A responsible breeder is willing to take back any of the dogs they produce at anytime in the dogs life for any reason. In fact most have contracts that say the dog needs to come back to them if the owner can't keep it. Your responsbility to these dogs doesn't when they go to new homes at no less than 8 weeks old.

Are you prepared to do that?

Are you prepared for the financial issues of proving your dog is of breeding quality?

It costs money, time and sometimes traveling to find shows.

Are prepared to pay for the genetic testing necessary before breeding your dog?

Are you prepared to bring your dog into the vet no matter what hour of day or night, weekend or holiday if there are complications? Are you prepared to pay for an emergency c-section that may be needed? Are you prepared for the possibility that your dog could die of complications? Even with the most careful screenings birth defects happen and pups can die, are you ready for that? Sometimes pups can die for no apparent reason. Are you ready to bottle feed and stimulate puppies to eliminate round the clock for several weeks if mom can't do it?

If you answer No to any of these questions, don't breed, have your dogs spayed and neutered.

Answer 5

PLEASE DON'T BREED. This encourages people who want a pet to come to you. Sure, this is what you want, but did you know how cruel that can be? There are so many beautiful animals that are in animal shelters that are put to sleep everyday because there is simply not enough room to house all the stray animals, many of which are the product of not spaying/neutering your pet. People who want pets should go to animal shelters to save the precious life of an animal in need, not buy from breeders.

Watch this video and you will understand why I am begging you: DON'T BREED!!!!!

http://current.com/items/76337882_good_night_tex

Answer 6

Grossly,

If you and the likes of you were started off in such fashion that you sought to breed....well, think about it for a minute.(perhaps give it about 10 years, after you have grown up)....scary actually...please ( gag, vomit)... never mind.

Mister

PS
Of course you missed it...you couldn't possibly have under....(gag, vomit)...stood.

PLEASE

Answer 7

always wear a condom!