Breeding my doxie! Help!!!

tes218

tes218

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stylin said:
Thank you for all of the advice. It looks like (after doing a lot of research) I will not be breeding my dog. I will also be getting pet insurance, just in case. I love the dog and the genetics he may have will put a strain on him. Very sad that someone would breed his parents. He is a family member now and has an appt to get the gonads off. Thank you for your POSITIVE advice. Too bad others just shot me down instead of really educating, at least a bit.

As far as Cowgirl...see you soon.
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Thank you for being open to listening about the breeding and being a loving, caring owner with him. Hope you have many years of happiness with him. :buddies:
 
happyappygirl

happyappygirl

Rocky Mountain High!!
stylin said:
Thank you for all of the advice. It looks like (after doing a lot of research) I will not be breeding my dog. I will also be getting pet insurance, just in case. I love the dog and the genetics he may have will put a strain on him. Very sad that someone would breed his parents. He is a family member now and has an appt to get the gonads off. Thank you for your POSITIVE advice. Too bad others just shot me down instead of really educating, at least a bit.

As far as Cowgirl...see you soon.
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I didn't say rule out breeding entirely. I said do your homework. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The dog world NEEDS more caring breeders who cater to the pet market, with reasonabley priced HEALTHY puppies. The title breeder is a badge some wear proudly by doing their homework, breeding nice sound dogs to nice sound dogs, taking great care of the few puppies they produce and providing "expert" follow up and support to those owners for those pups from cradle to grave. It takes more to wearing the title breeder then slapping two dogs together. It takes commitment. You just got this little dog, You don't even know if you love the breed yet. Give it time. If you find out you do, and really want to provide a valuable service, then educate yourself on how to make the best possible puppies and go for it. It may or may not include your little dog.

The world of showing animals is very cut throat and very political. I did it for 30 years and have many obedience and conformation champions to my kennel name. That doesn't mean i love it. It means i worked hard to produce beautiful dogs that others thought were beautiful and met the breed standard as well. Combining health and sound temperament with beautiful dogs is the hardest part of breeding and one which i am committed too. Unfortunately doesn't often happen - beauty is the most important aspect for many "show" breeders with no regard at all to health or temperament. That's why i've backed away from it over the last 3 years.
 
kwillia

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Cowgirl said:
I know who I am, but she doesn't know who I am. Besides, what's with that creepy "See you soon" line? A tad stalkerish, don'tcha think? :lmao:
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Quick... look behind you... is she there yet?
 

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SouthernMdRocks

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stylin said:
Thank you for all of the advice. It looks like (after doing a lot of research) I will not be breeding my dog. I will also be getting pet insurance, just in case. I love the dog and the genetics he may have will put a strain on him. Very sad that someone would breed his parents. He is a family member now and has an appt to get the gonads off. Thank you for your POSITIVE advice. Too bad others just shot me down instead of really educating, at least a bit.

As far as Cowgirl...see you soon.
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:cartwheel Glad you took good advice to heart!! Good choice.:buddies:
 
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stylin

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happyappygirl said:
I didn't say rule out breeding entirely. I said do your homework. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The dog world NEEDS more caring breeders who cater to the pet market, with reasonabley priced HEALTHY puppies. The title breeder is a badge some wear proudly by doing their homework, breeding nice sound dogs to nice sound dogs, taking great care of the few puppies they produce and providing "expert" follow up and support to those owners for those pups from cradle to grave. It takes more to wearing the title breeder then slapping two dogs together. It takes commitment. You just got this little dog, You don't even know if you love the breed yet. Give it time. If you find out you do, and really want to provide a valuable service, then educate yourself on how to make the best possible puppies and go for it. It may or may not include your little dog.

The world of showing animals is very cut throat and very political. I did it for 30 years and have many obedience and conformation champions to my kennel name. That doesn't mean i love it. It means i worked hard to produce beautiful dogs that others thought were beautiful and met the breed standard as well. Combining health and sound temperament with beautiful dogs is the hardest part of breeding and one which i am committed too. Unfortunately doesn't often happen - beauty is the most important aspect for many "show" breeders with no regard at all to health or temperament. That's why i've backed away from it over the last 3 years.
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Actually I love the breed, I have grown up with them. My Grandmother, mother and now we have 2. Some poeple say they are hard to train but I have never had a problem. My female loves my husband and my daughter (7) calls her her daughter, too funny.

I have done my homework and made a few calls to breeders and took my male to one of them yesterday. My vets and idiot (apparently) , this breeder did not recommend breeding. Unfortunately, 2 breeders told me the my dog may have serious eye problems later because something about white spots in his eyes. I don't know much about this but am taking their advice.

I was going to go to the Humane Society to get him nuetered, I know they need the "donation" Can anyone tell me if they would recommend that or not and also a better vet? (Some positive thoughts please)
 
RareBreed

RareBreed

Throwing the deuces
stylin said:
Actually I love the breed, I have grown up with them. My Grandmother, mother and now we have 2. Some poeple say they are hard to train but I have never had a problem. My female loves my husband and my daughter (7) calls her her daughter, too funny.

I have done my homework and made a few calls to breeders and took my male to one of them yesterday. My vets and idiot (apparently) , this breeder did not recommend breeding. Unfortunately, 2 breeders told me the my dog may have serious eye problems later because something about white spots in his eyes. I don't know much about this but am taking their advice.

I was going to go to the Humane Society to get him nuetered, I know they need the "donation" Can anyone tell me if they would recommend that or not and also a better vet? (Some positive thoughts please)
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Do a forum search. There have been lots of "vet" threads. I hope everything goes well for your little dog.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
stylin said:
Actually I love the breed, I have grown up with them. My Grandmother, mother and now we have 2. Some poeple say they are hard to train but I have never had a problem. My female loves my husband and my daughter (7) calls her her daughter, too funny.

I have done my homework and made a few calls to breeders and took my male to one of them yesterday. My vets and idiot (apparently) , this breeder did not recommend breeding. Unfortunately, 2 breeders told me the my dog may have serious eye problems later because something about white spots in his eyes. I don't know much about this but am taking their advice.

I was going to go to the Humane Society to get him nuetered, I know they need the "donation" Can anyone tell me if they would recommend that or not and also a better vet? (Some positive thoughts please)
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Which Humane Society? The ones I am familiar with have set prices for neutering.

Better vet? MOST vets don't know much about breeding/genetics. I love the vets at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital but you're not in Calvert, right?
 
happyappygirl

happyappygirl

Rocky Mountain High!!
stylin said:
Actually I love the breed, I have grown up with them. My Grandmother, mother and now we have 2. Some poeple say they are hard to train but I have never had a problem. My female loves my husband and my daughter (7) calls her her daughter, too funny.

I have done my homework and made a few calls to breeders and took my male to one of them yesterday. My vets and idiot (apparently) , this breeder did not recommend breeding. Unfortunately, 2 breeders told me the my dog may have serious eye problems later because something about white spots in his eyes. I don't know much about this but am taking their advice.

I was going to go to the Humane Society to get him nuetered, I know they need the "donation" Can anyone tell me if they would recommend that or not and also a better vet? (Some positive thoughts please)
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:biggrin: :yay:
Education not alienation! Good for you, you went the extra mile to figure out.
 
jetmonkey

jetmonkey

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stylin said:
Actually I love the breed, I have grown up with them. My Grandmother, mother and now we have 2. Some poeple say they are hard to train but I have never had a problem. My female loves my husband and my daughter (7) calls her her daughter, too funny.

I have done my homework and made a few calls to breeders and took my male to one of them yesterday. My vets and idiot (apparently) , this breeder did not recommend breeding. Unfortunately, 2 breeders told me the my dog may have serious eye problems later because something about white spots in his eyes. I don't know much about this but am taking their advice.

I was going to go to the Humane Society to get him nuetered, I know they need the "donation" Can anyone tell me if they would recommend that or not and also a better vet? (Some positive thoughts please)
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If you love doxies you should watch the movie "Romper Stomper" starring Russell Crowe.
 
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