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Sullys dad

Well-Known Member
How does one go about having their dog sire a litter? "If that's the right term"
I just thought it would be a way for me to get another pup later on maybe.
 

Duetsche_Doggen

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Lol its cool just was confused.

Ideally you want your boy evaluated ie conformation show or working. You need to have a goal of what can you do to improve the breed, ie temperament, health ect. Breeding is not something to take lightly. Its risky and expensive.
 

Sullys dad

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Ok. Yeah I wasn't wanting to make a business or anything out of it. It's probably something I should talk to the breeder I got him from about.
If I done something like that I'd like only 1 pup for myself. Just wondered if anyone else done something like that.
 

ruthcatrin

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If you mean to breed him to keep a puppy?

IN THEORY its as simple as finding a compliant bitch.

In reality its alot more complicated.

Mating is potentially dangerous all by itself. There is at least one canine STD for example, and it has the potential to mean that you'd have to put him down if he caught it. Also, even a bitch in fullblown fertile heat can be aggressive. Males have been severely injured by the bitch during attempted breedings.

Also pregnancy is potentially dangerous or fatal for the bitch, and if the mating was at your request you'd potentially be responsible for at least some of the medical costs.

Even if the mating and pregnancy goes smoothly its the rare breeding that only produces one pup. If the breeding was done at your request you're potentially partially responsible for finding homes for the rest of the pups and caring for them if new homes aren't forth-coming right away. Not to mention if the new homes don't work out, can you take back some or all of the pups and care for them till yet another new home is found?

And none of that is taking into account things like health testing (which is far more involved and costly than just having the vet announce him healthy and handsome), which really ought to be done on both the stud and bitch (and preferably their parents and grandparents) to help reduce the risk of them passing along a variety of health problems.

And personally as a puppy buyer I want to see more to recommend the parents than "he's sweet and healthy", some sort of proof of working or showing ability for example.

I would definetly recommend discussing it with his breeder, at least as a starting point.
 

Duetsche_Doggen

Well-Known Member
Yeah to add onto what Ruth says the routine is the same, but the procedure is different. Some breeders allow owners to keep their pick puppy. In hopes of breeding but that would involve a possible co-own, then the two parties can work out the details.
 

Sullys dad

Well-Known Member
Yes the puppy I have now is from a litter of 2 different breeders getting together, according to the papers I have.
 

ruthcatrin

Well-Known Member
I would definetly discuss the thought with his breeder. Especially if you think you might be interested in showing, or competing in a sport with him. But yah, its not a simple process, at least it isn't if you want to avoid basic risks and be a decent person about it.
 

Sullys dad

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Yes I will talk to him about it if I ever decide to do something like this which sounds doubtful now. He's only 14 weeks old now and he's our family pet not for show or anything. He's the first pure bred pedigreed dog I've ever owned/ bought. Just had some noob questions.
 

ruthcatrin

Well-Known Member
No problem. Asking questions is how you learn! And I'll admit to deliberetly laying it out in a way to emphise the risks and the complications, but its all things you need to be aware of if you decide to take the thought further.