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breeding your dog. . COST: Dog breeding is NOT a money making proposition, if done correctly. . Because of these facts, dog breeding is best left to the .
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THE FACTS: It is extremely important to learn the facts and possible
consequences in advance if you are contemplating breeding your dog. In
today's overcrowded world, we - the wardens of our domestic pets - must
make responsible decisions for them and for ourselves. Please review
the following points carefully. QUALITY: AKC or CKC registration is NOT
an indication of quality. Most dogs, even purebred, should not be bred.
Many dogs, though wonderful pets, have defects of structure,
personality or health that should not be perpetuated. Breeding animals
should be proven free of these defects BEFORE starting on a
reproductive career. Breeding should only be done with the goal of
IMPROVEMENT - an honest attempt to create puppies better than the
sound, wonderful parents they come from. Ignorance is NO excuse! Once
you have created a life, you can't take it back - even if it's blind,
crippled or a canine psychopath! COST: Dog breeding is NOT a money
making proposition, if done correctly. Health care and shots, diagnosis
of problems and advance genetic testing to determine quality and
breedability, extra food, proper facilities, stud fees, advertising,
etc. are all costly and must be paid BEFORE you sell any pups. An
unexpected Caesarean or emergency intensive care for a sick pup, or
even a litter of sick pups as often happens with parvo, will make a
break-even litter become a BIG liability. SALES: First-time breeders
have no reputation and no referrals to help them find buyers. Previous
promises of "I want a dog just like yours" evaporate. Consider the time
and expense of caring for pups that may not sell until 4 months, 8
months, or longer ... what WOULD you do? Send them to the pound? Dump
them in the country? Sell them cheap to a dog broker who may resell
them to research labs or other unsavory buyers? Veteran breeders with a
good reputation often don't even think about breeding unless they have
people waiting for the puppies, with cash deposits in advance for an
average-sized litter.