[Karla B]

So I am planning to breed my Dalmation cross Labrador mix female with my male Boxer. I just have a few questions before I do it because I don't want to become a puppy mill. I want answeres from people who know things about dog breeding because obviously I don't! My female, Ella, is almost 2 years old (in 3 months) and my male, Buster, is turning 1 in 3 days. 1) Are they appropriate ages to breed?2) Can I AKC reg. the pups? (Buster is AKC)3) How long is a female pregnant for?4) What should I take into consideration, health wise?5) What are the expenses when it comes to breeding?6) Best day to breed Ella on her heat cycle?7) What is a "breach" birth?8) What is the likely hood that Ella will need a cesarian and how much does it cost? She is 43lb and Buster is 47lb, Ella was born via cesarian.9) How can I aid her when it's time for the pups to be born?10) How much can I sell the pups for?11) What is the average number of pups in a medium size dog litter?MORE!12) How many litters can Ella have before she gets too old?13) What age is too old to still be breeding dogs? Ella's momma was 10 years old when she had her and 3 other littermates.14) After I breed Ella to Buster, am I able to put Buster out for stud?15) How much do I charge for Buster to sire a litter? He has champion bloodlines and he has won x2 Best in Show and x1 Best in Breed.16) What are the PROS of breeding a female dog?17) How do I seperate them once they have mated?18) What is the mating process like and what exactly do I need to do to prepare Ella and Buster to have sex?Why shouldn't I breed? Am I responsible for dogs sitting in shelters? No. I am happy to screen owners and find good owners once my dogs have their pups. You wouldn't tell a lady not to have children because there are too many homeless people in the world, would you?

[rockstarn77]

Honestly, there are enough dogs sitting in shelters across the country waiting for homes. Don't breed more when there are plenty out there for people to take home!!!!!

[basketballbaberw]

i would not take advice off of the internet.even if they are a good and expeirienced breeder. i would suggest talking to either a vet or breeder in person.breeding dogs is not easy.plus before you do this i would also consider the 1,000's of dogs in shelters that don't have homes but would love a home...

[Brittnee]

no, no, no. SPAY AND NEUTER. overpopulation is the result of breedings like this. Millions of dogs get put into shelters everyday.

[Mallory]

Honestly, you dont have to "Never mix breeds"- To be sure you won't have any pups with out homes, get a list of people that want puppies, they can even put down deposits if they want to, and if you dont have enough pups, they get there deposit back.- The first time i bred my dog, she was 3 years old and she did great. The male dosn't matter near as much as the females age, as the female has to do all the work! At 2 years old, she is completly developed and should be okay.- The female can be pregnate for anywhere from 53 to 68 days.- Health wise, mothers can die during birth, it is very possible and can happen. Puppies can also die or become very sick, give or take.- You should breed them twice, to insure fertality. The first time should be 12 days after her first day in heat, the second time should be the 14th day after her first day in heat. So only, two days after the first time you breed her, you need to breed her again- The expenses can be anywhere from very little, to ALOT. They will need there first sets of shots, a whelping box, and there dew claws removed. If mom needs a ceseranian section, or one of the puppies gets sick, your bill will be much more.- Breach birth is common with humans. Where the baby comes out foot first, rather than head first. With puppies they commonly come out tail or head first, so it dosn't really matter.- It is not likley that she will NOT need a cesarian. It is rare that dogs do, but if she needs one, it will be a couple hundred dollars.- When its time for the pups to be born, as soon as one comes out, remove the sap from its nose and mouth, it can be thin and hard to see, but trust me its there, so get it off asap! Leave the rest for mom, on the pups body, for her to lick off, because this will promote breathing. Cut the cord a few minutes after birth, when it turns white, about an inch from the puppie. You can give mom vanilla ice cream and water during birth for energy and nutrition. - Because these pups are mixed breeds, you could sell them for about 200$ absoulte MAXIMUM.- Most mixed breeds are given away for free, to approved homes only though.- Puppy mills are in-breed dogs, so if you kept two of these puppies, one a male, one a female, and bred them together, that is in- breeding and you would be considered a puppy mill.- The average number of a litter for a mixed breeds can be anywhere from 3 to 9 pups. Be prepared for anything.- Like i said, your best bet would be to find people that for sure would take a puppy, paying for it, or just taking it for a new family pet, BEFORE you breed Ella.Good luck!! e-mail me if you have anymore questions!\- Mallory

[marymarybronx]

If Buster isAKCwhy dont you breed him with a AKC Boxer bitch? you can not reg. mutts AKC,and if he is of champ. bloodline why not treat him as so? I some how dont see you being able to sell off a large "and it will be" litter of mix breed pups, noless to qualfied homes. There for adding to the already way to large amount of unwanted animals "Think about it"

[jan d]

1) yes 2yrs is good.A puppy mill is someone with too many dogs, uncared for, and breeding with no breaks between 2) no, only purebred and sometimes hybrid crosses (2 kinds) but not triple mixes 3) 60-63 days 4) Her weight and exercise, worm her first 5) Good diet, puppy vet checks at 8 weeks and shots, dew claws off at 2 days old and tail/ear docking. hip eye checks,complications(surgery) 6) 9th-14th day once or twice 7) Butt first. not likely as puppies are in a sac and they often come out backwards with no problems.8) If shes not really overweight and the pups are not abnormally large for her she will be fine Not likely in this breed mix. $100-300 9) Provide a 4x4 whelping box or kid pool,clean newspapers and/or blankets and a heating pad/lamp. Animals often wait till we are not looking to deliver. It's nature.Be calm quiet invisible and available. Don't intervene unless necessary. She will deliver one, tear open the sac and chew off the cord, eat the afterbirth and lick it clean. If she doesn't do this then you do. Rub with a towel , check mucus in nostrils, check out its breathing ,keep it warm and help it to nurse. Then wait for the next one.Can be one hour or more between pups.10) You never make money on pups but you can break even. Add up vet costs , determine cuteness and price accordingly. up to $250 11) 6-8 but could be 4-10 Enjoy this responsibly and have a waitlist for pups before they are born so you are assured they have a good home. good luck!