Would you breed dogs ?

I'm asking those members who have gone into dog breeding, what does it involve ?
ànd I don't mean the initial deed

Someone in our family (but not me) is looking at this as a different career but I for one thinks it will be very time consuming.and I wouldn't go into this . I have my own reasons,and feel it isn't something they can set up in a bungalow which doesn't have a lot of room.

I'm my mind a proper compound is what is needed .

But am I wrong...?

 

Think of your neighbours, if you have dogs that bark alot, we have someone who breeds dogs near by and at time's of the day all you hear is dogs barking, if we go for a walk we have to keep an eye open for the dog poo as they never pick it up, if you're going into breeding to it proberly or not at all

 

I think the problem is that on the face of it it looks like easy money, bearing in mind the price of dogs these days.

It has to be done properly and you need to know a bit about what dog's to breed with which, too many being bred with heredity defects.

 

Thank yoù

Myself after having rescue dogs for over 20 years and at the moment had our home and garden checked over to give another german shepherd a good and safe home have always looked at adopting rescue dogs and wouldn't have it any other way..

 

In the old days you used to see dogs for sale in the local newspaper, give them a call and often it would be a farm or someone out in the countryside whose dog had had puppies.

You go round have a look and pick one out, they were good times, but I dont like the way its treated as a way to make money these days and I'm not keen on all this kennel club nonsense where dogs are often used as status symbols.

 

I feel everyone has jumped on the bandwagon with breeding dogs
It's surprising how many do this without knowing anything about breeding.

Some one in the family decided to breed their dogs admitted two of the dogs went to family but each pup had different health issues. One dog had stomach problems and itchy skin. They had the dog to the vets and he ended up on medication for rest of his life . They never found out what had caused his itchy skin, but nothing worked. Cost them a fortune in vet bills.had him put tosleep after a few months of a continual poorly tummy.

The other pup had an hearing infection and a tumour in his ear.

Didn't get to know how the other dogs went on but a long time after we found out that the parents had been brother and sister .
They didn't know anything about breeding. They should have known what happens with inbreeding.

It's for this reason I asked on the forum and for the same reason I wouldn't buy a pup when there are so many at rescue centers. We have not ever regretted having a rescue dog and we have loved every single one,

 

One of our neighbours had their Pedigree Labrador “covered” it cost £600 and it didn’t take ,so money lost.
The idea was to sell the pups £2500 each……the going rate around here.
The expectation was six pups ………..work it out.

 

Maybe it's me being bitter but If they were going to charge that price then I suppose they could afford to lose £650 for a tryout.

 

Personally I would never pay more than a couple of hundred maximum for a dog.
If its more than that its bound to be a cheque book on legs.

 

I've seen breeders win crufts but when back in home rules don't apply ie picking up poo

 

Yes I have read through it,
Why?

in an area where several couples breed and sell dogs I would be surprised if they follow the rules set by of the KC

 

I hope I don't sound too cynical But these days it's a money making racket with some so called 'breeders' ,not saying they are all the same but the money sounds good doesn't it....anything up to 3k plus per pup for eight weeks work if they're actually looked after the pups...8 + pups a lot of money and I've known of people come the next bitches season to be cashing in again ..It's cruel.Just MHO.