Breeding requires health certification, requires a lot of cash upfront and no pup should be breed before the age of 2 years.
Ask yourself the following questions:
What makes your pup so special that you want to breed them?
Are you able to handle 8-10 puppies that you may not able to find good homes? Are you able to do home checks to be sure the home is suitable for the pups? Are you able to feed, provide shelter and provide medical care for 8-10 puppies?
Too many people want to breed but do not know what it takes to be a responsible breeder. Too many unwanted pups are being surrendered to shelters and rescues because BYB's (Backyard Breeders) did not have a clue as to how to be a responsible breeder.
Both stud and bitch need the health tests listed here (
5 Health Tests Your Stud Dog Needs), and they will require trips to canine specialists for the bare minimum eye and heart tests. Your regular vet can do the blood pull for the thyroid check, but you may also need a specialist for the hip and elbow x-rays. Thyroid, heart and eyes, can be done as early as 1 year of age while hips and elbows shouldn't be done till after the age of 2 years.
Both stud and bitch need to be tested for brucellosis, which is a canine STD, even if they're both virgin.
I do not mean to be harsh but reality can be very harsh. Please research breeding before making the decision to breed.
