Breeding a Dog Is a Big Decision
Many people would like to breed their dogs, and for various reasons. Some want to breed to have some puppies in the home. There are others who want to breed as an additional source of income. No matter the reason, this decision cannot to be taken lightly. Breeding a dog is a big decision and will take a lot of time and energy.
From the moment you decide to breed, you will
have to invest time and patience. Often it may even be quite hard repetitive
work. Nevertheless, if you are prepared to take the huge step, the experience
can turn out to be extremely rewarding.
One of the first and foremost things which
needs attention if the physical condition of the dog. The animal will have to
eat a healthy balanced diet daily. Since will mean having to monitor the amount
and type of food it eats. Then it must be kept in peak physical condition. As
the owner, you will be required to spend time to take the animal for regular
runs and walks.
When you breed a dog, there is some vision of
what outcome you want to achieve. Most breeders want to eventually end up with
puppies that are well natured and are healthy. To achieve this you need to make
sure that the mate for your dog is also physically fit and healthy. The
choosing of a mate will therefore need some good investigation of many possible
candidates, before a final decision is made.
All mature bitches go on heat every 6 months.
Ensure that the bitch is at least 2 years old, else the bitch and its owner
could be in for a troublesome pregnancy. Or the pups could be malformed or
sickly at birth.
When the bitch is on heat, you need to monitor
the duration. The problem is that most say that the female is most likely to
conceive when the stud covers her during days 10 to 12. If this period is
missed, the next opportunity to cover her will only be in 6 months time.
Not all pregnancies are without dramas and
setbacks. There might be occasions that the bitch might require some special
attention. Sometimes special feeding and supplementation might be required. It
is possibly also advisable to call in the help of a veterinarian. Be prepared
for all of this. It can be a costly exercise in money and in time.
As with the pregnancy, sometimes births of
pups do not just occur. The bitch could need some assistance with the delivery.
As the owner, you might need to be on hand. It is in situations like these that
the local veterinarian can be a useful alliance to have.
Breeding a dog is a great experience, if you
are prepared to take the responsibility that goes with it. This responsibility
does not end after the bitch has been covered successfully by the stud. Is is
one that the owner must committed to throughout the entire process until the
pups are born, and beyond.
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