dog breeding

[frugal-fannie]

Does anyone out there breed dogs. I am thinking about breeding my dog.I have a white ,supposedly purebred siberian husky,he is about 2years old with a great personality.My daughter brought him home. The father dog bit him so they had to get rid of him. She doesn't talk to the friend they got him from, so no papers. I do have the vet papers they took him to for his first shots, and have heard you can apply for papers. Has any one any knowledge or experience with this. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[frugalfarmwife]

Honestly I'm not a fan of breeding dogs in todays world, there are so many being put to sleep every day. Especially with no background on the parents. With large breeds like this there are so many health issues like hip problems etc that should really be Xrayed and soundness determined before hand that it's very expensive.

And even though many find the papers important on a dog I don't, I don't show, but they DO prove the background on the animals.

KJ

[tammy88]

hi
i breed, just a smaller breed
if you dont have the papers the ony thing you can do is register him with ckc -continel kennel club..all you need is pics and 3 signatures and $12.00

but if you dont already have a female you may find it hard to find one to breed with. most people who look for studs want akc and nothing less. you wont be able to ask the going rate either..i think here akc registered is between 400-600.00 a puppy. you might get 200-350.00 a puppy ckc or no papers. (depends where you live too) and depending on how much effort and money you put in to the actual breeding and whelping that amount might not be worth it. it just depends..you figure the female has 8 healthy puppies, you have to give them there first vaccines and exam from the vets and deworming...deworming is cheap if you do it yourself..target, walmart petsmart get a bottle for $5.00 or less and last you forever (each puppy gets it every 2 weeks) at 6 weeks each puppies needs distemper..at the vets office you can expect to pay 60-100 per puppy for the visit and the vaccine..get the vaccines from dr foster and smith for 70-100.00 and do them all your self..then all the need is the vet exam..if you have a petsmart and they have a banfield vet hospital ask if they do wellness hours..which is free exams..that would save you more money.

then there is the negative side of breeding, dog std's, c-sections, death, stillborns, preclysmia, sick puppies, sick mother, mother dies and all the puppys need round the clock hand feeding. some people test there dogs for stds, dna, larger breeds test eye, hips..blah blah..

good luck!!

[frugal-fannie]

Thanks, for the replies. The family he came from were breeders. I also am a big fan of fixing your pets, just not pure breeds. All my cats are fixed and I even try to catch any wild ones running around and get them fixed on spay days.They are almost like rabbits.Tammy you had great information. Thanks.

[Sari]

Please don't breed your dog. There are SOOOO many dogs and puppies being killed every day just because they don't have a home. Please don't contribute to the problem.

[bumplett]

If you take a look on petfinder, you will find hundreds of pure-bred dogs across the U.S. in shelters/rescue groups - IMHO there is NO legitimate reason to breed a dog (or any domesticated pet) in todays world. There are rescues for practically every breed out there - also guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. PLEASE don't be part of the PROBLEM -

[bumplett]

http://search.petfinder.com/search/s...x=&location=ga

[DAAC3DEC]

http://search.petfinder.com/search/s...x=&location=ga

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mikandmari]

Breeding is a huge responsibility that is better left to those who have LOTS of experience with a particular breed of dog.. such as showing, hunting, or working these dogs. Even good breeders have pups which don't make the grade, these are the 'pet quality' puppies. There's just not much reason to breed solely for creating 'pets'.... and I don't know where you're located but southern states are overflowing with homeless dogs.

If you love dogs, and want to make some extra money, how about a dog-sitting business, or a pooper-scooper service? Or grooming, or training?

[Neeley]

Breeding is a huge responsibility that is better left to those who have LOTS of experience with a particular breed of dog.. such as showing, hunting, or working these dogs. Even good breeders have pups which don't make the grade, these are the 'pet quality' puppies. There's just not much reason to breed solely for creating 'pets'.... and I don't know where you're located but southern states are overflowing with homeless dogs.

If you take a look on petfinder, you will find hundreds of pure-bred dogs across the U.S. in shelters/rescue groups - IMHO there is NO legitimate reason to breed a dog (or any domesticated pet) in todays world. There are rescues for practically every breed out there - also guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. PLEASE don't be part of the PROBLEM -

Please don't breed your dog. There are SOOOO many dogs and puppies being killed every day just because they don't have a home. Please don't contribute to the problem.

Very well said ladies. I totally agree with each of you. There is no reason to breed a pet when there are so many in shelters either waiting to be adopted or put to sleep everyday.

[frugal-fannie]

I am looking at this more because I think I have a unique animal. I have heard that the husky breed usually does not have good personality. He has a wonderful personality.He has unique coloring white with brown/tan eyes and he is fluffy, Adults ask me about him whenever I bring him out, and kids want to pet my white wolf . Almost any where I go.I have people asking for puppies from him. I have never had an unpapered dog, so I am not sure of the process. My dad almost always had papered akc hunting dogs. Usually cocker spaniels or once he had a blue tic coon hound from a tri state champion, only beagles were unpapered.But we always had the male so just got pick of the litter for stud service. I would like a little more control.I am looking for a white fluffier husky to breed him with. I don't really need the money. I could make more working with less effort.I am looking for him a companion.I am not much of a dog lover, but I love this dog.

[frugalfarmwife]

Ok, I'll ask you the questions we ask those that are thinking about breeding horses

Are you willing to be responsible for taking in any/all of the puppies if need be, to take them back from other owners if their circumstances change and they can no longer keep them? Are you willing to foot all the licensing/feed/vet/etc for all of them if need be?

BTW, I'm not breeding horses at this time because there is a huge excess of horses vs the demand for them. Anyone and everyone decided to breed and horses are an animal that can live 30+ years, to many are being shipped out of the country for slaughter now as it is.

Same with dogs, to many dogs, not enough homes. And more dogs being dumped at shelters every day because the economy is to tight, people got bored, people move, etc.

I'm sure you love your boy, but for me even the comment from people about a "white wolf" would concern me. I've got this "thing" about the type of people that want "wolves" or that type of dog, sometimes it's more a status thing, not the true love of the dog.

Not arguing with you, just showing the other side a bit.

I'm a HUGE animal lover, have 6 dogs myself, ALMOST started breeding Rat Terriers until I looked into the excess of dogs out there and just couldn't bring myself to add more dogs to the world.

kj

[favesis37]

i would not breed.with the parents not on site and knowing the temperment you could find yourself in a mess. also it gets very expensive as stated before me. just becasue the other owners were breeders does not always mean the pups are pure bred, .

good luck

[frugal-fannie]

I would be willing to keep all puppies that did not get taken and fix them if need be. That is how I have ended with up to 10 cats at one time. The mom got out one evening while I was waiting for the time period after birth to pass and had a 2nd litter yikes and I had two litters of kittens within months of each other.She was taken in because one of my daughters friends was moving and could not keep her.Unfortunately the previous owner did not fix her so she came expecting a family. All my kids friends now have cats and we know they are in great homes. And one of the cats saved someones life. I brought the rest in and had them all fixed. Spay days are a godsend$30 rather than the $250 normally asked for here in California. I also wish people would fix their pets.They think it is expensive but$30. to fix a cat is cheaper than the amount you are going to spend on food for all the additional animals. I have had 2 other cats that I got from the pound 10 years ago. One recently died and the other is lording it over the dog and all the other cats. The cat is partly why we are looking to get a puppy and having it grow with her. I couldn't take the chance an older dog might hurt her, she is like one of my kids and my daughter would be heartbroken if anything happened to her.We are planning on doing the fostering for the pound if my other cat dies or taking a feral cat. She will not let any cats in the house. I also have friends who have gotten pure breed dogs from the rescue organizations, all the dogs I have seen are all great pets.One with a cocker spaniel, one a grey hound, and 2 with whippets.

[mikandmari]

I've always found huskies to have aloof personalities, so your dog may be very unique is he is exceptionally friendly... or it could mean he isn't purebred. Huskies were bred to work, and usually get along well with other dogs (a trait that I like very much).

If your sure you want to breed him, I'd make sure to get the AKC papers first. I used to have German Shepherds. I knew a local family that was trying to sell a litter of German Shep puppies with the CKC registration you mentioned. They couldn't GIVE those puppies away, not with AKC puppies so readily available (in Huskies also). You will also see the pedigree of your dog, and it may help to determine that he is indeed a purebred Siberian Husky.

Definitely, wait until you dog is 1 1/2 to 2 years old, that is when the true personality comes out, especially in unneutered males.

Also, have his hips x-rayed. Buyers will want to know that they are purchasing a puppy free of hip dysplasia, which is all too common in large breed dogs. Huskies also have a tendency for eye problems, so you'd want to have that checked out too.

You'll probably need to purchase the female, since owners of female dogs have a huge selection of studs, unless you take the time to get your male titled in some way. Of course you'll need to do the same tests with her, and wait until she's 2 years old, so she is mature enough to be a mother. Have a good veterinarian for emergency care and also references.

Don't forget to screen the potential buyers.

You're absolutely right in one thing, you won't make any money.

I swear I'm not trying to deter you, but I remember when I thought of breeding my Shepherds. I made a trip to the local SPCA to adopt a cat. I saw a purebred German Shepherd emancipated and unsocialized sitting in a kennel. Who would adopt a dog like that? I couldn't bear the thought of a pup that I raised ending up like this. I had my dogs fixed, and I became involved in rescue for a couple of years. It was the most rewarding volunteer work I've ever done.

But at my age I just don't have time to volunteer, I need to make money. I was actually thinking of starting a pay-to-transport service for transporting dogs for rescue (volunteer runs are not always possible to work out). But the cost of gas and the licensing rules for crossing state lines has deterred me from it.

Good luck. Sorry this is so long!