So you want to breed, and your dog passes conformation,
temperament, health, genetic testing. First you have to find a compatible / non
related Stud, with all the same background testing as your female, i.e.
conformation, temperament, health, genetic testing and good non related
pedigree.
The general goal, when you breed,
would be to better the breed. That is the MAIN reason to breed.
Breeding IS not as EASY as it looks. Lack of experience can
risk the life of your Dam. Having puppies, so your Children can witness the
miracle of birth, sometimes takes a twist....... Be Prepared, and ask yourself
about how you will handle things, when things go wrong? Is it worth it? Most
Whelpings do not follow the text instructions, most whelpings require
experience. Also, There is no money in breeding, it is a Hobby and usually costs
money to do it right.
Many unexpected costs, can break your
bank, you need to have funds set aside, in case you have trouble while
pregnant and whelping. 25% of births, have a $1000 Vet bill for a middle of
the night c-section, Then fading puppies, can cost thousands of dollars to
save, your puppies can get many virus' from mild coccidia, Giardia, to a
more serious Parvo. Your Dam could have no milk, or too much and get
mastitis. Your dam could hemorrhage. This list goes on.
Photo of SeanTiago Puppy birth
Captured and submitted by MistyTrails Havanese
Whelping Puppies
