Breeding Dogs A Great Responsibility With a Big Effect
Breeding Dogs A Great Responsibility With a Big Effect
Dog breeders have a huge responsibility, when you consider the number of dogs in shelters today, some of which are there due to poor or no breeder management or planning.
It takes no thought to put two dogs of the opposite sex together and produce a litter of pups. The thought process should begin long before that decision is even made and consider the overall picture and the big effect produced by lack of thought to proper mating, not just for that litter but the offspring produced by each in the future.
With that said here is food for thought or at least to begin the thought process.
Breeding dogs is really inviting if you’re a dog lover. You’ll begin to spread your passion for the animals and you ll be able to even make money. However, there is a good deal to consider prior to beginning.
First of all you need to understand is that your dog might not fill the bill. You should breed dogs that are from the highest stock. It is likewise crucial to be sure they have an even disposition and are without any hereditary flaws you may be passing on.
For the good of the pups, never breed a dog that possesses these problems. Make sure your bitch can manage a litter and is at least two yrs old. If not, it’s not a good thought to breed.
If your bitch fits all the prerequisites you all but have a go ahead. Next, you want to consider the pups that would arrive out of the breeding. It is important to be sure you have plenty of room for puppies in a space that can deal with the noise level.
It can be very nerve wracking being there for the birth of these puppies and the entire procedure could take over 12 hours. Beyond that you need to be there to tidy up afterwards; then comes the time to wean them, and feed them. The food and extra materials could wind up costing a lot of money. Don’t forget about the vet bills either. Immunizing your puppies at the proper times helps prevent health issues down the road
Beyond the first months of care you need to work out what you’re going to do with the puppies. Whether they are mixed breed or pedigree you may want to sell or give them away. Obviously, a pedigreed dog is worth a lot more money to prospective buyers than a mixed breed and certain breeds command more money than others do.
Then you need to consider there may be a puppy or two that will remain with you long after the rest of the litter has gone. Are you prepared to deal with this possible scenario and the added expense?
Make sure you don’t simply pass on the puppies to anybody that walks into your facility. You want to make certain they are going to a safe household. If you find out that they were taken to an unsuitable placement you might even need to look at taking them back.
If you’ve made up your mind that breeding is what you desire then you can get going to look for a stud dog. If your bitch is pedigreed then you want to make certain the stud comes from equal quality background. You can also analyze the female dog’s weaknesses and line up a stud that will compensate for those failings. For instance, one may not have a beautiful coat but you can make up for it with the other.
Just remember that money is not the ultimate goal here. Breeding quality animals and making sure they have a wonderful life is. You can have a very fulfilling time as a dog breeder as long as you stick with these rules of thumb.
Dog breeders have a huge responsibility, when you consider the number of dogs in shelters today, some of which are there due to poor or no breeder management or planning.
It takes no thought to put two dogs of the opposite sex together and produce a litter of pups. The thought process should begin long before that decision is even made and consider the overall picture and the big effect produced by lack of thought to proper mating, not just for that litter but the offspring produced by each in the future.
With that said here is food for thought or at least to begin the thought process.
Breeding dogs is really inviting if you’re a dog lover. You’ll begin to spread your passion for the animals and you ll be able to even make money. However, there is a good deal to consider prior to beginning.
First of all you need to understand is that your dog might not fill the bill. You should breed dogs that are from the highest stock. It is likewise crucial to be sure they have an even disposition and are without any hereditary flaws you may be passing on.
For the good of the pups, never breed a dog that possesses these problems. Make sure your bitch can manage a litter and is at least two yrs old. If not, it’s not a good thought to breed.
If your bitch fits all the prerequisites you all but have a go ahead. Next, you want to consider the pups that would arrive out of the breeding. It is important to be sure you have plenty of room for puppies in a space that can deal with the noise level.
It can be very nerve wracking being there for the birth of these puppies and the entire procedure could take over 12 hours. Beyond that you need to be there to tidy up afterwards; then comes the time to wean them, and feed them. The food and extra materials could wind up costing a lot of money. Don’t forget about the vet bills either. Immunizing your puppies at the proper times helps prevent health issues down the road
Beyond the first months of care you need to work out what you’re going to do with the puppies. Whether they are mixed breed or pedigree you may want to sell or give them away. Obviously, a pedigreed dog is worth a lot more money to prospective buyers than a mixed breed and certain breeds command more money than others do.
Then you need to consider there may be a puppy or two that will remain with you long after the rest of the litter has gone. Are you prepared to deal with this possible scenario and the added expense?
Make sure you don’t simply pass on the puppies to anybody that walks into your facility. You want to make certain they are going to a safe household. If you find out that they were taken to an unsuitable placement you might even need to look at taking them back.
If you’ve made up your mind that breeding is what you desire then you can get going to look for a stud dog. If your bitch is pedigreed then you want to make certain the stud comes from equal quality background. You can also analyze the female dog’s weaknesses and line up a stud that will compensate for those failings. For instance, one may not have a beautiful coat but you can make up for it with the other.
Just remember that money is not the ultimate goal here. Breeding quality animals and making sure they have a wonderful life is. You can have a very fulfilling time as a dog breeder as long as you stick with these rules of thumb.
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