Dog Breeding

[zippyhorn]

I have a 4 yr old staff bitch and i want to breed her but have never done so before. At what point in her cycle is optimum for mating? Also when you find a partner for your bitch do you pay the dog owner money for the mating or what usually happens? Any advice or past experience would be very much appreciated

[File Cutter]

Please don't breed her - there are hundreds of staffies in rescue and being put down in the UK as too many people are breeding them.

Look at the link:-

http://www.staffycross.org/staffyxintro.htm

[annavc]

Got to agree with File Cutter here. There are so many Staffs needing homes, that number doesn't need to be added to. Please think about it.

[drgnrdr]

Why do you want to breed her...does she have titles of any kind? even a temeperment test like CGC or anything like that over there? IS she the perfect Staff..according to standard? has she been judged by a bias person..ie judge..saying she is perfect and will better the bloodline of the staff? HAs she been health certified? or OFa'd cerifiied? hips/joints check? by a reputable vet or specialist in these areas?
Is she hyper/shy or uneven tempered at people or other dogs...I'm talking strange dogs not those in your friendly group? These are things you need to consider before you can even start to do any breeding. Once you have pups do you have a list of buyers/takers already set up for the minimum (that could be 5 pups) amount of pups she might produce? You'll need to check and make sure the stud is also met all these requirements also before you breed with him, she is only half of the genes your putting into the gene pool. Since she can be in heat for 3 weeks, the stud and her will figure it all out, are you ready in case they fight for the first time? Take pups back if adopter doesn't want it anymore?and to the vet for their first check ups and keep them and fed them until they are at least 8 weeks old? Start socializing and potty training?
There are so many out there like has been stated...every dog you give or sell kills one at a shelter.
I would research a bit more please...you can look up when the best time is.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P =A&S=0&C=0&A=2084
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P =A&S=0&C=0&A=1448
I don't mean to make you mad, but I train dogs from bad breedings and I don't think they needed to be that way had ppl taken time to think before acting. Please reconsider..and spay your dog and enjoy

[Kimmiebear]

the best days to breed are right after the bleeding phase of her heat cycle. If she won't tie then try agai the next day. Once they figure out what they are there for breed them every other day for as long as she will let him mount. You will have to arrange money with the owner of the male. Some will want money for every mount and others just for the breeding itself. Some only do AI. It depends on the owners of the male. As a precaution I would reccomend making sure that you have at least $2000 put aside in case of a breach in labour or if you have to do a C section. Also you have to keep in mind that an y puppies that develop genetic disfunctions will have to be replaced. There is also the chance that your bitch won't care for the pups and that means a lot of sleepless nights. I am uncomfortable with people breeding when they have not a lot of experience as there are alway unforseen things that happen. Have you had your bitch's hips checked? How are her teeth and jaws? There are many things to consider.
Give this a read: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P =A&A=2084
http://www.itb.it/canaan/icdca/Breeders/facts. htm

[zippyhorn]

thankyou for all the responses. After reading all your posts and links I dont think I am going to pursue the breeding line. My dog is friendly, even tempered, great with kids and other dogs and I wanted to share that with other people by way of breeding her. I wouldnt do anything to jeopardise her health or nature so I think Ill get her spayed instead.

[lankeela]

Very sensible, zippyhorn. If only more people would take the advice of experienced dog people, instead of branding us interfering 'so called experts'.

I am sure you would not want to risk losing your bitch, which can happen, or spending hundreds of pounds on vets bills if things go wrong. It is absolute fallacy that a bitch should have a litter, and all those friends and family that would like a puppy from her tend to disappear miraculously when you find yourself stuck with a dozen hungry mouths eating you out of house and home. You also would need to be certain that the homes would be as responsible as you are, and in this day and age that is very difficult to ensure. If you wanted a puppy to keep, why not go back to the breeder of your bitch, as you are obviously very proud of her.