Do you ever want to breed?

[skittledoo]

I would like to one day if I have a dog that is worthy of breeding and barring health testing obviously. I would want my dog titled in the ring and field first though. The breed I'm interested in one day breeding is Ibizans. I used to not think I would ever be interested in breeding, but I have fallen so in love with this breed that my views have altered somewhat. I would probably breed on a smaller scale though.

 

[Toller_08]

I've thought about it here and there. I used to say I definitely would not want to, but now that I have a dog that I feel could contribute some really great things to her breed, the thought has crossed my mind for the future. There is a part of me that would really love to breed Journey, but I didn't buy her as a breeding prospect and I don't think her breeder would let me for that reason and a few others. Who knows. I might ask in a few years, but knowing me, I'll probably just let that idea go and not bother. It'd be different if I actually had been seeking a breeding prospect so I'd feel weird asking. I'd never breed her without her breeder's permission and guidance. Not to mention I'd probably be a complete worry wart the entire time. I'd be crushed if something happened to her as a result of breeding her.

But in the future, with a dog actually bought with breeding in mind (pending health clearances and whatnot), breeding is something I might like to do depending on what else was happening in life. Not really sure. In many ways it's a lot easier to leave it to other people and just buy a puppy, but sometimes I think breeding would be very rewarding and something I'd enjoy. If I ever did, chances are it'd be Aussies.

 

[Fran101]

No. I was going to come up with some long reason about morals and responsibility but honestly..
I am far too selfish when it comes to money, my sleep, and my clean environment to ever undertake such an endeavor.

Props to breeders! But no. Puppies are fun to snuggle and then that's it lol

 

[Romy]

Nooooooooooo...I've REALLY been considering a zoi lately. But that's too soon

But we should have some tricolors. And then people can ask you if Logan is its baby. :rofl1:

In all seriousness though, I'm in this for the long haul. Kaia's breeder is phasing out of breeding due to health stuff and she's passing on her lines to a couple of people she's been mentoring. I'm super incredibly picky with zois, and this line is the one that has everything I want, so if I want it to keep going I need to make it happen.

 

[Saeleofu]

But we should have some tricolors. And then people can ask you if Logan is its baby. :rofl1:

Not for long! They'd be asking if Logan is its baby pretty soon :rofl1:

In all seriousness though, I'm in this for the long haul. Kaia's breeder is phasing out of breeding due to health stuff and she's passing on her lines to a couple of people she's been mentoring. I'm super incredibly picky with zois, and this line is the one that has everything I want, so if I want it to keep going I need to make it happen.

Well, looks like I need to move so that when it's time for another dog, you will have me convinced I need a zoi opcorn: Granted, if Mel has any harlequin smoothies at the same time, all bets are off!

 

[ThoseWordsAtBest]

Oh sure. For the low cost of $999.99 I will stud Shambles out. PM me.

 

[Whisper]

I've definitely thought about it (a lot, actually), but in the end I really doubt I ever will because. . .
1. I tend to end up with neurotic dogs who should be altered ASAP. I also like it that way.
2. No matter how big or small, the risk to the dog is something I may not have the heart to gamble with.
3. Someone would have to take the puppies out of my cold, dead hands. I'd get way too attached.
4. If my breeding program got too big, rehoming a retired bitch to make room or whatever would not be an option for me. Ever.
5. More reasons that have to do with emotional and financial limitations.

However, I would absolutely love to foster an already pregnant girl and raise the puppies. There's still a lot of room for heartbreak, but it's something I would like to do someday. You can't escape heartbreak entirely if you want to work with dogs.

 

[Elrohwen]

With the right male, sure. There are some breeders keeping an eye on Watson and if they want to breed to him some day after he is finished and passed health clearances, then I'm all for it. I love the breed and would love to contribute to it. I didn't get him with breeding in mind, but he is a show/breeding prospect and so far seems worthy of being bred. I could see myself owning another show/breeding quality male in the future.

With a female, probably not. I just don't have the time or energy to breed a litter, plus I would be so worried about my dog. It might happen some day, if I'm in the breed for a long time have a strong desire to do it, but it's unlikely.

 

[Gypsydals]

Yes eventually. The hope is that Phoebe grows up and is breed worthy. If not then probably not, I'm getting to old to start over, not to mention I have a dog limit. Ivan will never be bred. He's got the looks but the attitude sucks. I'm sure its partly due to how he was raised and his personality. I see Phoebe doing things and letting things be done to her that Ivan never cared for even from me. So if she grows up with the good looks like 1/2 brother Ivan and a way better personality. She will be bred. She might only end up with CH and a CGC, due to handler issues. LOL Although we might try for a rally title, I "think" I might beable to do that. But we have atleast 3 years down the road before any thing is final.

 

[Shai]

Oh I forgot the other part of the question. Yes, I and others (both people with and without a stake in her) consider Mira to be breed-worthy in type, instinct, suitability for work, and health.

But that doesn't mean she'll actually be bred.

 

[GatorDog]

Yes and no. There are so many variables at this point that its truly hard to say.

Aiden - no. I've had offers to breed him and it has crossed my mind, and he would probably produce some incredibly nice, easy going, first time GSD/novice intro to sport puppies, but I just don't think he's "enough" dog to reproduce. He has issues related to being my first sport dog and some crappy training, but some underlying confidence/nerve issues too (only dug up through training IPO) and I just don't really feel comfortable doing it. I love him to death and think he's the best dog in the world, but I can't do it.

Carma - who knows. Right now, I'm having registration issues. So that would be a big no if that doesn't happen. Other than that, it would really depend on overall health testing. Right now, I love this dog and think she's breed worthy (if she doesn't blow a gasket by age 2 and health checks clear). She will be titled in IPO and will compete regionally and hopefully nationally, and have her breed survey done. I plan on starting in agility and AKC obedience too. Then possibly dabble in other sports after getting all the heavy work done in IPO. Her temperament is super stable and she has nice comformation (only about 50lbs). It would take a lot of research to find a stud that I'd like to use, but I won't say it will never happen. You never know..

Tulah - is supposed to be bred according to breeding contract. So long as everything checks out. But that's a loooongggg way away from now.

I've bred dogs and raised litters for other breeders before, so I think it helps with my overall experience and decision in this. If my life is in the right spot to take on all that work, and on top of that my dogs are worthy, then who knows.

 

[~Jessie~]

Never! No way!

I'm SO thankful that there are people out there who are responsible breeders, otherwise I'd never have my dogs. I'll leave breeding the breeding to them!

I honestly couldn't cope with the heartache from possibly losing the mother or the puppies. Even the stress of possible c-sections or veterinary intervention scares me enough to not ever want to do it. Plus, I'd end up being overrun with dogs because I couldn't give them up. Haha.

I'd like to raise/foster a litter someday in the far future from a rescue or shelter, though. I'm still afraid I'd get attached to the puppies, though.

 

[krissy]

Nope. Zero interest. I will show another puppy a few times as I did with Kili for the handling and socialization but honestly I have little interest in conformation and really know nothing about the finer points. Also I don't have a breedable dog right now anyway. Summit is neutered. Kili isn't yet but she's a hot mess medically speaking. She's being spayed in March.

I do wish more greyhound breeders did more with their hounds. Mostly it's just conformation and lure coursing. I know that lure coursing is obviously what here dogs were bred for so that is important as far as the breed goes... but I do think it would be nice for more of them to look into obedience, agility, and other sports too. My own breeder and a few others that I follow do lots with their hounds, and I super appreciate that.

But I wouldn't breed. I'd like to raise awareness within the greyhound community that these dogs can do sports... but I'm happy to do it with my altered dogs.

Also, had a litter of rescue pups and their mom for 2 days. That was long enough. Cannot imagine weeks of that!

 

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

I would love to someday in the far, far off future (like when my kids grow up and leave home) but for now I really just want to foster pregnant rescue dogs and raise the puppies and find them homes. I love puppies, and raising litters.

 

[Xandra]

Yes, but in reality no. I've thought about it, but more in a "this will never happen but fun to think about" kind of way.I don't know in reality if I'd ever want to breed.

This is how it is for me. Fun to think about if I had a large farm and working dogs, and good facilities...

the thought of raising a litter in a suburban house is not fun at all. Nope nope nope.

No Roman is not breedworthy.

 

[Dizzy]

I often think I'd do a better job than some breeders I see these days, and in my head I have a whole ream of things I would do if I was a breeder, and I'd love to I put my ideas into a breeding scheme....

But the reality doesn't appeal to me.

For one I am far too lazy to title my dogs to the level I'd want to... I'm not mad on showing, and the more I've seen of it, the less I think it is something to judge a breeder on... I'm FAR more interested in dual purpose dogs now. It's something I've become quite interested in, and feel should be part of every breeder scheme (ie, dogs physical ability to perform a task if it's a working dog, for example. Not necessarily the one it was bred for... So say the breeder does something else physically challenging for a dog originally bred to be physically challenged). If the dog had a different purpose, then at least have a dog capable of doing that whatever it might be (foot warmer?! Lol), and be physically sound and healthy without extreme traits.

Two, I can't be bothered to research lines enough and plan breedings.

Three, I don't think I'd do the breed justice as I'm new to it, and still learning about correct conformation etc... I have tons to learn.

Four, well I think those three are enough...

If I ever get hooked on a sport, and have a dog I can show to a reasonable standard and title someway... And I have a mentor or I learn a lot about conformation and the physical aspects of the dog and what to look for in a match physically, genetically, temperamentally... Then who knows Fred is only 18 months old (and will never ever be bred) and I'm only 18 months into the breed. Maybe when I've owned a few more, and have explored them more I will change my mind. I do love them. And I feel like they need good ambassadors maybe that's where it starts?!

 

[release the hounds]

I would rather not, but I may. One of mine was supposed to go back to her breeders to have a litter last fall, but that didn't happen.

I'm not entirely comfortable letting my dog go for ~2 months to whelp a litter. I like to keep them right where I know exactly what is happening with them. So, should I actually go thru with the breeding I would be doing it myself and we're not completely set up to do that. But I may just make it happen anyway.

 

[Laurelin]

I've known several really great breeders lose mom or pups and its always humbling. Manages to squash any desire I did have. Summer lost her entire litter and almost died when she was bred despite her breeder doing everything right and having decades of experience. I don't know that I could handle that kind of pressure.

 

[Elrohwen]

I've known several really great breeders lose mom or pups and its always humbling. Manages to squash any desire I did have. Summer lost her entire litter and almost died when she was bred despite her breeder doing everything right and having decades of experience. I don't know that I could handle that kind of pressure.

Yeah, Watson's breeder lost 3 pups from his litter within a few days of being born. The vet thinks that a puppy died in utero and was near those pups, and the decomposing fetus infected them. Mom was ok after a round of antibiotics luckily. It was even worse because his mom is co-owned, and her primary owner is not Watson's breeder, so she could have gotten sick and died on someone else's watch (though she has been breeding for 30+ years)

I don't think I could handle that either. I would be a mess.

 

[Xandra]

Yeah honestly young puppies aren't my favorite. Don't get me wrong they are CUTE and fun to play with and snuggly, but they are also high maintenance.

When they start getting to 5 months old, are housetrained and have some manners I like them more. So basically if I bred I'd have them through my least favorite stage lol.

Roman came from a litter of 13. Can you imagine???