[alienscience]

I am completely new to breeding and have been considering it for years. I have had several dogs in the past and always taken good care of them.

As of right now, I am looking at the following two types of puppies - AKC female Doberman (2 months old) and a German Shepard Doberman Mix male puppy (5 months old)

I know they are too young to breed right now.

I was just wondering what to expect when breeding these dogs; could there be any possible problems with bloodline etc? As I said, I am completely new to breeding and would like to know everything I can about this pair. Thank you.

[cigwyllt]

The first thing you will find when you ask any responsible breeder, or indeed any caring owner - there are far too many puppies being bred of ANY breed and breeding with a dog that is already a cross breed is highly irresponsible and, I would even say selfish.

The ONLY reason to breed dogs is because you have a passion for the breed and you want to contribute to it. If you are serious about breeding choose your breed, do your research - read and talk to other owners, go to shows and learn what to look for in a dog and a bitch and buy a high quality bitch pup from someone who is willing to mentor you and be a hands on help to you when the time comes. If you were to breed the dogs you are talking about you would only be breeding mutts. There is no reason on earth to do that.

As of now you are in a situation with an entire dog and a full female who will come into season - you are going to be in a very difficult situation with the two of them when she does. For the sake of everyone (including your own mental health) get your dog neutered as soon as possible.

No one can tell you what problems there might be in your individual dogs' blood lines. You can only find that by researching their individual backgrounds. The only people who can help you are their breeders.

[CorkyMax]

I agree with what Cigwyllt has said. I will give you a link to a pic of this cross because you are curious as to what they MIGHT look like but keep in mind yours could look completely different!! I hope you decide not to breed them though!

Here is the link: Doberman Shepherd, Doberman Shepherds, Doberman Pinscher / German Shepherd Hybrid

[Deafdogsrule]

Breeding dogs is not to be undertaken lightly. It is difficult, expensive and often heartbreaking. If you were to do this properly, you would need to do health tests, Hips, elbows, etc. (I'm not sure all the tests involved with the breeds) which costs into the thousands. The dogs should not be bred until they are at least 2 years old, for their health. So you'll have to keep the dogs seperate for at least 2 seasons... which is difficult, to say the least. You must have money set aside for problems (emercency c-section comes to mind) and be prepared to lose the mom or pups or both. Are you prepared and financially stable enough for this? is it worth it? There are thousands of dogs in shelters with those breeds in their mix... do you want to add to that? Are you advancing the breeds in any way?

Sorry, but I wish you wouldn't.