Help with breeding 2 staffies.

[samcim]

Hi I need help, I have a ***** staffordshire bull terrier, she is 18 months old and is in season (1 week into season). I have a dog ready to breed but she doesnt want to do it? She just playes with him and nips him or sits down when he tries to mount her. What should I do here? Try to hold here up while he does it? Ive no idea please help!

Sam

 

[Babyblue5290]

ok....for starters your not suppose to breed any dog until they are 2 yrs old.
Did you do any health test?
If so what kinds?
Why do you want to breed these dogs?

other's will have more.

 

[samcim]

Sorry she is nearly 2 years old, just cheked with the wife.

 

[samcim]

Yes shes seen the vet and is fine, I dont know the details, my wife does all this but shes hopeless with a PC

I want to breed the dogs for a pup for myself and a few of the my family want one.

 

[Babyblue5290]

nearly 2 isn't good, they have to be at LEAST two years old.
Where did you get the dogs from?
What are their bloodlines?

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

Have you had OFA and OFE tests done on your dog?

 

[samcim]

I bought the dog off a freind when she was 9 weeks old. Dont know the blood lines but she's a English Staffordshire bull terrier.So by not wanting to mate means shes not ready? you think I should wait another 6 months till next season. When I say nearly 2 means she is 2 in a few weeks.

 

[samcim]

Have you had OFA and OFE tests done on your dog?

Dont know. dont think so. The wife takes her to the vet. What are thay for?

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

OFA - http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/companion_animal/CHD.htm

 

[samcim]

No, she hasnt got that, been checked thoroughly by the vet.

Ok when she doesnt want to mate does this mean shes not ready or not? Do we humans need to help them sometimes?

Thanks for all the info!

Sam

 

[Fran27]

I think you'll find little to no help here as we're pretty much against breeding dogs that s may have health problems - which you can't know until you do all those tests.

I don't think it's such an issue if you are sure to have a good home for all the puppies (it can be more than 8!) and people are aware that their dog might have health issues later though... is it the case?

There are enough mutts dying in shelters without adding more too... Is the male show quality? Is it the same breed?

 

[samcim]

Yup my family & freinds know this. I will know EVERYBODY that have these pups and thay all know that this type of breed MAY have problems later on in life.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

Being checked over by a vet simply isn't enough, it really isn't health testing. And if you don't know the bloodlines, that isn't good either.

I suggest you speak with Love4Pits, she's a reputable breeder of Siberian Huskies and Chins, plus she owns three pitbulls.

 

[samcim]

I will take a picture of him one sec

 

[Babyblue5290]

Does everyone getting one of these pups know all responsibilities that go along with having a puppy?
Do you know what will happen to the pup if one of the future owners decided they don't want it?

 

[samcim]

Yes thay know the responsibilities, most of them seen mine growing up

What do you mean if thay dont want them? Thay all know that a dog is for life ect.

 

[Babyblue5290]

I mean hypothetically.....if something happens and they no longer can take care of it no matter the reason are you willing to take the pup back??

 

[samcim]

Sure yes, we have a big house thats not a problem. Of course all 8 (if she has 8) will be a bit nuts if thay all decided to return them all! Jk

 

[samcim]

Here is a picc of the male:

 

[Babyblue5290]

I think you should talk with Love4Pits, especially since your dogs haven't been given all the health tests that go along with breeding and they aren't pedigree.