{"id":2588,"date":"2019-01-28T07:51:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T07:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=2588"},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:35:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:35:11","slug":"things-to-consider-before-breeding-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/caring-for-your-pet\/breeding\/things-to-consider-before-breeding-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider before breeding your dog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raising a litter will be fun, right? Well, it might but often having puppies isn\u2019t all fun and games. Breeding dogs takes time, hard work, commitment and a big responsibility. Before you team your bitch up with her beau, take the time to consider if breeding your dog is really <\/em>what you want to do.<\/p>\n

A few things to consider before breeding your dog are:<\/p>\n

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The responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just because you\u2019ve told friends, family and old man Jo at the pub that you want to breed your dog and they\u2019ve all said \u201coh I\u2019ll have a puppy\u201d, when the time comes you can bet your bottom dollar they will have changed their minds. Even so, selling puppies is easy\u2014finding puppies a loving, caring home and a dependable owner isn\u2019t quite so simple and yet the responsibility to do this lies with you. Being the breeder, you are accountable for each of your pups.<\/p>\n

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The reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t breed your dog just because you think she\u2019ll produce darn cute puppies, nor should you breed your male to \u2018calm him down\u2019. It\u2019s a myth that sex settles down a feisty dog; the best way to control an aggressive or over-zealous dog is through training and exercise.<\/p>\n

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The cost<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bringing up a litter isn\u2019t cheap and don\u2019t be fooled into thinking you\u2019ll make big bucks by selling them. Any money you do make will barely cover the cost of food, vaccinations, medical tests and vet bills, supplies like heat pads, beds and playpens\u2014plus there\u2019s the initial cost of the stud dog to factor in.<\/p>\n

The time and commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n

The birthing (whelping) process takes time. Advanced prep is required to get everything ready for the birth. When your dog finally shows signs that delivery is imminent you\u2019ll need to be by her side to monitor her temperature, clip her hair (around the tummy and rear area) and calm her.<\/p>\n

The actual labour can take between 12-24 hours and once the puppies are born the commitment doesn\u2019t end there. Pups need constant attention and monitoring. They will need daily checks, feeding, weighing, socialising and, as they grow older, grooming and training.<\/p>\n

There will be lots of time spent cleaning up mess and many sleepless nights settling whining puppies.  <\/span>Sick puppies will need even more attention and what if Mum has a problem feeding? Hand nurturing pups can means hours of work.<\/p>\n

Breeding dogs can take years of knowledge and experience so unless it\u2019s something you\u2019re truly serious about you may decide to leave it to the professional breeders.<\/p>\n

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Raising a litter will be fun, right? Well, it might but often having puppies isn\u2019t all fun and games. Breeding dogs takes time, hard work, commitment and a big responsibility. Before you team your bitch up with her beau, take the time to consider if breeding your dog is really what you want to do. … <\/p>\n

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