Posted on 08/10/2014 3:16:58 PM PDT by Chickensoup
Does anyone here breed dogs? I love a certain breed of dog and next year I am going to end one of my jobs and would like to buy and raise and train a few dogs of my favorite breed.
But I don't know how to start. Love information. Or even direction.
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English Shepherds are generally pretty healthy. As a breeder, you have an obligation to do your best to keep the breed that way.
Spend time reading about genetics in general and the genetics of the breed specifically.
Unless you understand genetics and any issues involved in breeding, it is inadvisable that you proceed.
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That is why I am interested. I will be looking for breeding guidance, and perhaps use an appropriate stud. I am not looking to do this for more than a few years and want to do it best possible.
My former neighbors got into the world of raising/breeding/training dogs. Started with their getting their first dog(s). He had never had a dog in his life! They did the dog show circuit and found they loved that life.
But I think you do have to spend a year or two shmoozing those who are in the field, join the kennel clubs in your area, and nationally for your particular breed.
(Check your zoning restrictions, if any, before you invest too much time/effort/$$. They’re not my ‘former’ neighbors for nothin’)
My vet is the one who suggested that I breed mine. She says she’s never seen such a calm and friendly demeanor in a Jack Russel and says the breed could use more of it.
My vet is the one who suggested that I breed mine. She says she’s never seen such a calm and friendly demeanor in a Jack Russel and says the breed could use more of it.
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If I could breed the current dog, it would be wonderful. Intelligent, healthy, with a great personality, and good disposition. Sometimes I think we fix some of them too soon.
I have had quite a few JRT’s, 10 to be exact and the rough coated ones have a different temperament than the short haired dogs.
Other terriers were bred into the line over the years and probably accounts for the different coat and disposition.
Most importantly, health test foundation stock for genetic issues and screen buyers with a psychotic zeal.
Frankly, outside of skeevy, sleazy backyard breeders, there is very little profit in breeding dogs.
Quality pups, properly tested, raised and vetted eat up any profit.
90% of reputable breeders produce only to better the breed.
you’d be better off setting up a group to rehome abandoned but still wonderful dogs. we don’t need more breeders - we need more people working to end the hundreds of thousands of perfectly fine dogs put down each year , and instead find them new loving homes.
I’m sure you’re correct, and most of the ones I’ve met are generally quite well off financially.
Not necessarily millionaires and billionaires, but people with substantial homes, assets, and incomes.
German Pinschers were brought back from the brink.
It can be done.
Amen, friend.
Plus DCM, hemangiosarcoma, bone cancer and hypothyroidism.
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Killers!
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They didn’t get rich as dog breeders!
They had the wealth to become dog breeders. :)
Nope.
A realist.
A properly raised litter is a huge expense.
Lovely dog. You have my blessing to breed more of them.
Yes, agree.
Patrons of the breed, so to say.
I used to get collies from a lady whose custom built kennel cost substantially more than my house, LOL.
It’s always so nice to see you. :)
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