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i seen questions from people who want to know about breeding and how to start and what to do etc.

is this not responsible of them, does it not show that they care about animals??im a huge dog lover. have three, who are very well cared for and are very happy. i have a new addition of a lil cavalier, i had thought about breeding later in my future, my pups sire was a stud and champion and dame was show dog. genetics are clear. im not ready to start breeding yet but was going to ask where to start learning so when i know what to do i can maybe start!!!!!my pup wont be breed though as i wil have him nutured shortly. i hope i dont get abuse like other askers for even broaching this subject. i just want some information

thanks

Answer 1

You start by finding a breed mentor and by getting involved in showing your animals - the majority of people who ask breeding questions are asking how to do it the right way - the dog is too young too old a mutt, a dog with a fault per the breed standard etc.

Some have clearly not even done a l**k of research about the breed as far as genetics or are breeding unregistered animals that may or may not be purebred. They also don't take into account just how much money they will spend on this and how little they will make if they are doing it properly.

And worse yet we have people who have bred theri animals and then wait til the last moment to ask for information. That is not someone who cares about their animal.

You want to learn how to breed properly? This isn't the place to learn, your local breed club and under a mentor with the time to guide you however is.

Answer 2

I rescue and foster dogs.  Unless you plan on keeping all the puppies from your litters please, do not breed.  Breeding causes many medical problems down the road for the Mom.  She can get uterus cancer, Mammary cancer, will probably get undiagnosed  UTI (urinary track infections) not to mention the future of the pups.  There are so many unwanted pets in the world that are put to death because no one wants them or abused because there are so many horrible people who take out their problems on their pets.

I just rescued a 3 yr old purebred American Eskimo from a puppy mill.  She was bred every time she went into heat and when she arrived at my house, had lost most of her hair, her ribs were sticking out, her hips were skinny and she had no muscle tone in her back legs from laying on the her side all her life nursing puppies.

Love your pets enough not to breed them.  If you want a puppy, find a rescue organization and give one a second chance.

Answer 3

Start by researhing your chosen breed thoroughly.  Attend dog shows and speak with owners and handlers.  Find a breeder near you and ask them to be your mentor.  Then carefully select your dogs, get them health tested and get them in the show ring yourself.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Most people start breeding because they want fast money. They should read this. I actually teared up on the bus because of this. I was reading it on my cell and it almost made me puke in public.

Dr. Dog

http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding/br...

Answer 5

Usually, when people on this board ask about breeding, they have no knowledge of the breed standards, and don't even know if their dog is even of high enough quality to breed.  This is unethical, because dogs should only be bred when the owner is knowledgeable about their chosen breed,  and the dogs have cleared breed standards, and is declared healthy by a vet.  Backyard breeders breed unhealthy dogs or dogs with genetic issues such as hip dysplasia, simply because they think that if you have two dogs of the same breed, you breed them and get expensive purebreds.  No consideration to the health of those dogs.  Even back yard breeders who only do one litter and keep the dogs as very loved pets don't consider the final health of the puppies.

I don't think all dog breeding should be banned (otherwise, where would dogs come from?)  But the dog breeder should know everything about the breed, should know the family history of both the mother and father dog, and the dogs should be proven worthy candidates of the breed.  Also, responsible dog breeders don't make money.  They lose money, unless they happen to breed a very exceptional dog that can make it at a dog show.  Even dogs bred for other work, such as seeing eye dogs have a family history that is known, otherwise if a dog develops a genetic disease after training and has to be retired early, that was a waste of time and resources and money for the dogs final owner.

How to get started, start  going to dog shows.  Subscribe to forums and message boards that are devoted to your chosen dog breed.  Find someone that is willing answer your questions, be kind of like a mentor to you.  Subscribe to breed specific magazines.  If you are planning on breeding your two dogs, start by getting them a very intensive vet check.  Look for genetic problems that your dog breed might have.  Start showing them to see if they are worthy.  If they are not, than you will have to spend money to get show quality dogs, and these are not cheap.  

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

If you really want to breed, get a mentor. Ask the breeder you got your pup from for advice.

People on YA are concern for the welfare of the dog. Plus, have you looked in a shleter lateley?

Breeding should be a hobby and not a means of income. It cost money to breed and raise a litter the proper way.

Once your pup is matured you need to get all the test done at a vet, which can cost alot more then you think.

Breeding to dogs is to better the breed, not for money.

Answer 7

I was going to provide a well thought out, inciteful answer; however, the irony of your comment/question/reply "why are people ignorant?" made me realize it's simply wasted time...

YOU are the one asking the question!!!  Look up the definition of "ignorant"...if anyone is ignorant about anything, it's YOU!!  You are the one asking the questions!!

I suggest before you start breeding anything, you do a little reading on the subject; perhaps it will instill a better understanding/command of the english language.

Lastly, your inability to listen to criticism, advice, and opinions (good and bad) is reflective of the type of effort and learning you will put into being an ambassador of the breed you choose to study and breed......

Answer 8

What we object to is people who are breeding their dogs and have NOT done their research.  For example, people who have already bred their dogs and NOW they want to know how to tell if it's pregnant, how long it will be pregnant, how will they know it's time for her to deliver, or worst of all those whose b*tches are in the middle of delivery and having complicatons, or are late for delivery, and instead of calling their vet the come on here and ask questions!

People whom I consider responsible breeders did not START by breeding.  That's like starting your career as a surgeon by cutting people open.  First you have to educate yourself, and most good breeders I know spent years learning about the subject before they ever had their first litter.

Generally, when people do come on here prepared to do that learning BEFORE they start breeding, who want to know more than just the mechanics of it (my male won't breed my female, what do I do?), and who seem prepared to do the background work that it takes to be a good breeder, you will find that the majority of regulars here are more than happy to point such people in the right direction.

Answer 9

May I point out first your spelling and grammar leave alot to be desired also please do not shout as that is as rude and ignorant.

If you really want to breed and breed responsibly from you Cavalier I would suggest contacting an established breeder and see if they are prepared to be your mentor. Why? well they will be able to give you tips and advice which will be invaluable. Please also remember that during pregnancy there maybe risks such as having to have a C section which will be expensive and possibly life threatening.

Cavaliers also can suffer from hereditary illnesses so I would suggest having an MRI scan to both Sire and Dam prior to mating as if they have this condition it would not be fair to pass it on to either the pups or the people who buy them.

The other point just because the Sire to you Cavalier was a Champion does not mean anything. I have a UK Champion at the moment who's Sire is the most decrepit looking dog you have seen but he can and does Sire Champions. I owned his mother who was a Champion and the Sire was a champion as well.

Sadly at the moment in the UK there is alot of discussion about Pedigree Dog breeders because of a programme on the TV the other night so to an extent it's bit of a sensitive subject.

Have a look at the UK Cavalier breed website for more info. gde

Answer 10

First ask yourself why do you want to breed your dog?  Do you want to make money (because you won't) do you want to breed your dog because because she's pretty or she has a great personality and you want others to get a dog as great as yours?  You really must have a good reason for wanting to breed.  There are so many back yard breeders out there and that every time someone breeds a dog, hundreds in shelters die every day because there are too many dogs and not enough good homes for them.  The dog population has totally gotten out of control, it's sad when you see all these dogs in shelters that were surrendered or found lost and knowing that if they don't find a home in a week or two they are gassed.  And the reason they are gassed is because someone 1. didn't bother getting their dog spayed and they ended up with an unwanted litter of puppies that they dumped in a dumpster 2. some one decided to breed their dog and couldn't sell all the puppies and they surrendered them, the list honestly goes on.

I work for a rescue group and the number of dogs that they are asked to rescue far outweighs the number that get adopted.

So what is your reason for breeding?  You won't make any money at it and it'll cost you more in vet bills than you'll make back.  A responsible breeder won't allow a pup to go to a home that wasn't suitable, would guarantee the health on the pup and would take the dog back if the owners could no longer care for it. Are you willing to do that?

Go to your local shelter and walk up and down the pens of dogs and then ask yourself if breeding and bringing more unwanted dogs into this world is really and honestly worth it.

Good luck, please read this article then ask yourself if you really want to go thru that.

Answer 11

I am not breeding or thinking of breeding, but those breeders out there which are proffessional are human. So when someone wants to start breeding did you know they are human to. In other words with enough research anyone can become a proffessional

Answer 12

people want to make money.and then don't care what happens to the dogs after.and it shows you that people who do not have a clue.breed their dogs anyway.nowadays it is all about the money and are not boverd about the dogs healthh.

Answer 13

Sorry, this is a lenthy answer, however I realise that you are a loving and caring mum.When anyone asks about puppies, I can almost smell them and I mean their nice smell. You love your dogs and you want to produce more like them. What could be better than a houseful of adorable puppies.

Years ago I had a Great Dane who had false pregnancies and this caused her a lot of distress.The  vet said that this would be resolved if she had a litter of puppies. I was young and clueless however I read every book that was available on the subject. Inga had twelve puppies and we advertised them at £20 (a huge amount in those days). We visited everyone who wanted a puppy and refused to sell a puppy to anyone who did not "pass the test". Nevertheless I later found that one of the buyers had produced a litter from one of the b1tches and she sold the whole litter to a world renowned Great Dane breeder. Was there anyone who cared who these puppies were sold to? and how many pupppies were produced by these puppies.

I adore dogs and I have  shared my home, my heart  and my bedroom with many. Your love of dogs is obvious. I have spent my life regretting that I had no control over the offspring's that my Great Danes puppies  produced, don't go there.How many dogs are out there because of the bad advise that I was given by my vet.

As for Cavaliers. Yesterday there was a program on T.V. which highlighted Cavaliers. I think that it was said that breeders have succeeded in reducing the size of their heads. The size of their brains remains the same some of them live and die in agony because their brains are too large for their sculls. For many years I have had German Shepherds, I adore them. Three years ago a six year old dropped dead at my feet and my nine year old has had every problem on the list.

You have a big heart, however breeding has become very complicated. Could you cope with the pain.

Answer 14

People really shouldn't need to ask where they can go to learn. If they bought a show quality puppy from a responsible breeder then they should get in touch with the breeder and ask them about it. Surely if they bought from a responsible breeder there would be a spay/neuter part of the contract so they would need to discuss showing with the breeder anyway before they even thought about breeding. People that come on here asking stupid questions about breeding have no idea what they are doing, already have mated their dog and are just sat around weighting for their female to start panting!

Answer 15

the best answer i can give is to talk to breeders in the show circuit.  talk to back yard breeders and find out what not to do.  talk to vets, groomers and all the dog people you can find.

go to library and make friends with the reference librarian and get material to read.

sounds as if you really want to learn and not just make a quick buck.  the only way you can make money selling pups.  is not to care about the dogs and over breed, not care for the puppies.  sell before they should be weaned.  no vet care, no follow up care.  just pop them out and sell them.

good luck.

Answer 16

I think the problem people have with people breeding their dogs is that they ask things like "how long is a dog pregnant for" AFTER their dog is already pregnant.  They should have done their research way before they even considered breeding their dog.  Also, a lot of people seem to think "I have a male and female dog.  I know, I'll breed them!".  They do no research whatsoever.

And the fact that puppies make you happy is not really the best reason to start breeding.  Puppies make everyone happy!  You should also love the breed you want to work with, and want to better the breed.

If you want to start breeding seriously (there's nothing wrong with that), it's important to do your homework.  Research like crazy, and get in touch with a well established breeder and see if he/she will mentor you.  It will probably be a while before you can actually breed your dog.

Answer 17

People don't recccomend breeding because of the overpopulation problem. you should only breed and have puppies if you know there will be enough peple willing to buy them and give each one decent homes for life. if you an't guarantee this, you may as well be putting more dogs into shelters where, they may not be adopted, or where they may be put down. I think its a horrible waste of an animals life, and you should carefully consider all the PROS and CONS

Answer 18

Why Bread?  you seam to have ur hands full with 3 of them!

After the pups are ready to leave you don't know weather the owners will take care of ir right or abuse it or just abandon it there's never any guarantee

And if its money ur looking for wen u breed and sell  ? ask ur self  would you allow yourself to make children and sell them : think of ur dog!

Answer 19

if you want to breed your dog the best person to talk to is her breeder. Who will be able to give you all the help and support you need. more than 80 per cent of people on here have never had a litter and only know about the large amount of unwanted dogs there are in shelters needing homes