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[wolfsoul]

Aussies are one of the most common breeds in shelters. That is because of irresponsible backyard breeders. Don't become one of them.

[momo90291]

my horse is already bread, so why can't i breed my dog to. IT IS A MOMENT IN LIFE YOU COULD NEVER FORGET. Don't say i am a troll because i want my dog to be bread! am i right?

[momo90291]

oh and thanks tikas mom. sorry if i spelled that wrong. momo

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by momo90291
IT IS A MOMENT IN LIFE YOU COULD NEVER FORGET.

That's not a good reason to breed. You'll just be adding to the millions of lives in shelters that are being euthanized each year.

[binka_nugget]

Did you read ALL of your replies? It's not a good idea. You're risking losing blue belle's life. I think it's completely selfish to risk that and KNOW that you're adding to the millions of dogs in shelters.

[cali]

big mistake! read the questions I asked. just by seeing your other posts they anwser those questions, and in the worst way possable. DONT BREED

[Desert Arabian]

I have a feeling that every animal you own you want to breed...is that true!?! Poor horsey, and poor Blue Belle.

Please re-consider breeding your pup...breeding is for PROFESSIONALS (with YEARS +15 of experience)...and your pup could pass away!!

[wolfsoul]

In my own opinion, breeding is something you do to better the breed, and it should be done with a program. How many other aussies do you have? Are they ALL tested? Aussies are prone to dysplasia, eye problems, ear problems...etc. Have you done all the nessecary and even unessecary testing? Are they certified? Are they pedigreed? Registered? Do atleast some of them fit a standard? Are atleast some of them working quality? Are they participants of any sports? Are you willing to risk her life? Are you willing to give her an emergency C-section that might kill her or the pups? Do you have an emergency vet? What kind of diet are they on? Are their temperments good?

Considering I'm sure that you only have one dog...I guess the answers to these questions won't be answered very well.

[wolfsoul]

Here is something that I posted on another thread some time ago.

Not spaying a dog before her first heat increases the likelihood of cancer, and letting your dog breed GREATLY increases her risk of cancer. As for weight, it will change absolutely nothing except the fact that your dog will be alot fatter for the months that it's pregnant, and about a month or two afterwards.

~An estimated eight to ten million dogs are euthanized in shelters each year. Millions are abandoned, only to suffer from illness or injury before dying. That's about one every 4 seconds.
~Most of the dogs in shelters are from backyard breeders.
~Over 56% of dogs and puppies entering shelters are killed. (Most of these dogs and puppies go to "good" homes).
~It costs U.S. taxpayers an estimated $2 billion each year to round up, house, kill, and dispose of homeless animals (So you may be adding to the taxes by breeding).
~For every human, there are about ten dogs. There are about 6 billion people in this world. Should every person own ten dogs?
~As many as 25% of dogs entering shelters each year are purebreds.
~Every unspayed female pet potentially contributes to the problem.
~A female spayed AFTER sexual maturity has a 70% chance of developing mammary cancer. By having a litter of puppies, her chaces of cancer are increased greatly by even more.
~Contrary to popular myths, there are absolutely NO benefits, medical or otherwise, in letting your female dog have even one heat cycle or litter before she is spayed.
~Your spayed female will be healthier. She will avoid the risks of pregnancy and uterine infections, and she will be far less likely to develop mammary and uterine cancer in life.
~A dog that isn't spayed before sexual maturity has a very good chance of developing the life-threatening uterine infection. Risk greatly increased after having puppies.

A reputable breeder:
Breeds ONLY for the improvement of the breed, and NO other reason.
Has pedigreed dogs with papers, and the puppies should be registered.
Has more than one breeding pair.
Doesn't breed more than two breeds (Infact two is pushing it if you ask me).
Makes sure their dogs are health certified (hips, elbows, eyes, etc.).
Breeds purebred dogs.
Discontinues any line that shows any sign of illness.
Keeps their dog competitive in shows such as conformation, agility, diving, flyball etc.
Breeds on demand and/or has the puppies reserved before he/she breeds.
Takes the time that is nesecarry to be sure that his/her dogs match up personality-wise before breeding.
Has their dogs checked atleast twice a year.
Makes sure that their dogs are socialized with other dogs and people.
Are responsible owners as well as breeders (takes dogs for walks, keeps them on a healthy diet etc).

[Foam]

Hi Momo.
Do not breed Blue Belle. She is too young. Breeding her could severley damage her health.
If you absolutley, positivley, must breed her, then wait two or three years, and do NOT breed her with another merle. The pups will come out blind, deaf, albino or all three.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by Foam
The pups will come out blind, deaf, albino or all three.

I highly doubt they'd be albino hehe. Albinism in dogs is extremely rare. You can get partial albinism fairly commonly, but not albinism. Most likely she'd get mainly homozygous merles.

[Foam]

Albino/White..whatever.

[Cheshirekatt]

Originally posted by momo90291
my horse is already bread, so why can't i breed my dog to. IT IS A MOMENT IN LIFE YOU COULD NEVER FORGET.

That's a very selfish reason to breed a dog.

[Kfamr]

Sorry, Bread is something you bake, not what a dog does.

And I agree with YLL..... It's screaming.

[Shelteez2]

I mostly agree with what you posted. I just have a few questions that I'd like you to clarify if you don't mind.

Originally posted by wolfsoul
Here is something that I posted on another thread some time ago.

~A female spayed AFTER sexual maturity has a 70% chance of developing mammary cancer. By having a litter of puppies, her chaces of cancer are increased greatly by even more.

Can you post a link to a site that states that? I've read so many that have different statistics as to the percentage a dog is at risk. I'm always interested in reading more.

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Has more than one breeding pair. [/quote]
Can you explain this to me? More responsible breeders don't have several pairs of dogs that they breed together. In fact if they own a stud dog, they rarely use him on their bitches, instead going to someone else to try and bring different blood lines to their dogs. Of course I may have read what you wrote the wrong way

Has their dogs checked atleast twice a year.

Checked for what?



Oh and I agree with everyone else. The dog should not be bred.