What is the best type of dog for a new breeder?

Question

My fiance and I would like to start breeding dogs. What is the best smaller dog to breed? Any tips on this would be appreciated!

Answer 1

My best advice would be do some research on a breed first. Decide which breed is best for you.

Secondly once you decide on a breed visit dog shows and talk to people there. Find a mentor in the breed that will help you along the way and teach you what you need to know. Find out how to show dogs and get involved with showing dogs. Find out how to groom the dogs...ect.

Thirdly, you must realize that breeding dogs is heartbreaking. Bad things happen and it breaks your heart.

And lastly, if you are in it to make money forget it. The costs involved with breeding dogs is a lot. Your purpose for breeding dogs should be to better the breed and to be devoted to the dogs.

Answer 2

you don't decide to breed and then pick a breed.  That is the most idiotic thing I've ever heard.  You fall in love with a breed, you then make the difficult choice (both personally and financially) to DEDICATE your life to better the breed.  You decided that you want to breed dogs, wow just wow.  Yes I am being rude b/c this question clearly shows your lack of dedication for you didn't even do research.  You don't even have a general idea of which breed you want to produce more of, you are a joke and stay away from breeding for A LONG TIME until you get educated.

Answer 3

beagle, cute, small ,sweet ,playful , loyal,....the best

Answer 4

Go to a dog show, stay to the very end and watch the BIS (Best In Show)

competition. Find one you like and tell the owner you want to buy it for breeding. Be prepared to shell out megabucks, assuming they'll sell it to you.

It would help if you did research on the breed before talking to anyone. Know what constitute a good example and a bad example according to the AKC.

Once you find a specific breed, the work really starts - examining pedigrees etc.

Also when the pups come, are you prepared to start teaching them literally seconds after their birth how to be a good dog (it will minimize the chances of them being returned to you months or years after they are born)?

Being a breeder is hard, time consuming work (which is why there's no way I would ever get into it).  

Answer 5

I bred cats, but wanted to add my two cents here.

Before you even purchase an animal, there is lots of due diligence to complete.  You need to invest time, money and really LOVE the breed you're interested in breeding.  Also if you'll purchase a male or female, as it makes a HUGE difference.

But my suggestion is to not to breed.  MILLIONS of animals are put to death yearly.

And frankly, if you're just starting out, you have atleast 5 years before you can actually call yourself a breeder.

Answer 6

Find a dog that fits your lifestyle - otherwise when you breed you'll have 5+ animals that you can't stand running around. Think about temperament, trainability, intelligence, grooming needs, exercise needs, and so on.

http://www.pgaa.com/CANINE/GENERAL/size....

http://www.raisingspot.com/intro_choosin...

When you finally pick a breed, you are in it for the long haul. That means finding a breeding mentor and studying your butts off. A breeding mentor will show you the ropes: how to pick a good specimen, how to show your dog, how to breed, how to tell when something is going wrong, how to whelp, and so on.

Here is a list of questions you will have to be able to answer (your mentor will help you learn it all:)

http://www.learntobreed.com/questions.ht...

Your mentor will help you find the right dog to start with - it will take two years of showing before the dog or b*tch will be ready to breed.

This is what they look for:

http://www.learntobreed.com/checklist.ht...

At that time (two years) your dog will go through a series of genetic testing to prove genetic health. After, your mentor will show you how to choose a proper stud dog. After that, how to care for the pregnant b*tch, when to bring her to the vet for check ups, and how to whelp/care for the puppies.

The most important part will be how to find those puppies good homes AND how to write out a contract that will prevent these pups from being bred (unless the owners show their dog and have some sort of contact with you.)

As you can see, breeding is a lengthy process. You don't just buy two dogs and throw them together. You have to have an understanding of genetics and compatibility. You need to know the ups and downs, the how to's, and when to ask for help.

Breeding as also a lot of money. One of the links below outline possible costs for you. Just so you are aware, breeding is a HOBBY. It is not a job or a way to bring in money. It is also not a way to "have cute little puppies running around!" Those are all signs of irresponsible breeders. Don't be like that. The only legit reason to breed is to better your breed or to preserve quality bloodlines. That is all.

http://www.learntobreed.com/

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/1breeding.php...

http://www.omalmalamutes.com/omal/litter...

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

Answer 7

You don't just start breeding any old breed. People breed a certain breed because they love the breed, and they want to help improve on that. You don't just pick a breed out of the air and you instantly love them and breed them. People that do it that way are breeding purely for money, and can't possibly do it for the dogs cause they don't care about the breed.

Answer 8

Caviler king charles spaniel. there the most best dogs. and when you breed them you can make good money. the females run for 1800 and males 1500

Answer 9

If you haven't bred before it's probably safer to start with a medium sized dog like a springer spaniel as small dogs generally need veterinary help with litters and large dogs tend to have lots of puppies and it can be a strain on the dog to have them all so this requires veterinary help as well. If you still want to breed small dogs first then I would advise Jack Russells or West Highland Terriers as they are reasonably easy to handle for the first time and they're also popular breeds of dogs so they would be easier to sell. Small dogs may also need help in the mating process as they are so short. Hope this helps.

Answer 10

What's the best type of dog for a new breeder? A stuffed one! The world does not need anymore breeders! There are enough dogs being euthanized at shelters because there just aren't enough homes. Please, find another hobby!

Answer 11

If you don't know anything about breeding yet, there is NO breed that's best for you to try breeding.  

FIRST... you need to learn what breed of dog matches your personalities and lifestyle best.

NEXT... you need to learn all about the dog's heat cycle and how to deal with mating.

. . . . . . you need to find a mentor.

. . . . . . you need to research to learn how to best improve the breed

. . . . . . you need to learn all about pregnancy, labor and delivery.

. . . . . . you need to learn all about emergencies that can occur during delivery and how to tell if the dog needs a c-section or vet assistance.

. . . . . . you need to learn how to care for the ***** and pups post-delivery

. . . . . . you need to learn what health care is needed for the pups & mom

. . . . . . you need to learn what shots & food are needed for the pups

FINALLY you need to research the background of potential dogs you want to purchase to see if they'd be good breeding partners.  and you need to research the history of their parents and grandparents.

AND when you get a dog, you must wait till it's over age 2 before breeding and you need to do proper health testing like OFA and Cerf testing to ensure you won't be passing on genetic disabilities. -!-