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	Question on breeding? Is it wrong if you have 2 dogs male and female living together and you breed them? they are family pets and arent breed all the time non stop, once a year or less. The dogs are well looked after and one of the owners seemed to be sad giving away the puppie. I got my dog of them. do you have to be a professional dog breeder? cause im confused, some people seem to think its wrong but is they are family pets and have a litter together then isnt it ok? if you are professional do you have some type of papers saying so? the owner seemed to know about the health of the dogs and knew the grandfather Asked By: angel dust - 7/25/2008

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I think that breeding dogs is a big responsibility, as a breeder you are bringing life into the world and this should not be undertaken lightly. First of all you would have to ensure your dogs were of a high standard. Every breed has health checks which should be carried out for example hip x-rays and a hip score given. (And every other test recommended for that breed). I read a question on here from a lady whose dog requires hip replacements at a cost of £8000. The breeder who brought that dog into the world has caused suffering not only to that dog but also to the owners. Having a parent hip scored and breeding from dogs with low hip scores reduces the risk of having HD. When you breed you also have to consider the stud, is he the best dog to mate with your female? It takes experience and knowledge to know if the mating is compatible. Temperament is paramount and all dogs should be of sound temperament. The way puppies are raised shapes their future behaviour so when raising pups you should know exactly what to do to avoid behavioural problems in the future. The new owner will need advice and support so you have to have enough knowledge to do this, you should be able to help owners select a suitable puppy for them, breeders should know which puppy is dominant, which is submissive, independent, etc. Breeders should also take care when selling pups, they should ensure that a dog goes to a good home where his needs will be met for the rest of his life and if things go wrong the breeder should take back any dog bred by them at any time. The trouble is when people breed without taking responsibility they can cause a lot of harm, for the dogs they breed, the owners and even the world of dogs in general; a badly bred dog who bites a child ends up in the news and creates damage for that breed. I know some people think they are doing a good job and breeding some lovely dogs however I think it should be left to those who are committed to dogs, to bettering the breed, who take responsibility for dogs they have bred. The people who breed from pets are not nasty they are just ignorant; they probably got their pet from someone who did the same. They may like pups, etc, some people are motivated by money and I think that is nasty. Reputable dog breeders are enthusiasts they go to shows, trials, seminars, join breed clubs, learn everything they can, they spend most weekends at shows discussing dogs with other breeders. Most breed clubs have a code of conduct which the members agree to follow. Good breeders also love dogs in general they will not tell you never to have a rescue dog, many are involved with breed rescue, I remember some years ago at a championship show a man came to the show near the end with an obviously neglected Dobermann, he was asking people to buy it, and this was spotted by the dobermann show exhibitors (you are not allowed to buy or sell dogs at dog shows) however they had a whip round and brought this dog to save it from an uncertain future, they re-homed it through breed rescue. Never buy a pup without seeing it with its mother, (if possible see the father too), Never buy a puppy from the internet, Never buy a puppy from a puppy farm. Please consider giving a home to a rescue dog. Answered By: Mazzz ☼ - 7/25/2008

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Its not wrong, as much as its immoral. IF the people did all the proper health tests, temperament tests, and the dogs were exceptional animals, they were of proper age, and ability. Then there was nothing wrong. If they just got 2 dogs and bred them for the heck of it just cause they could. Then they are not listening to the plights of the millions of unwanted dogs and cats a year being killed in shelters, on streets, and in vet clinics everyday. Source(s): 9 years as Shelter manager, wildlife rehaber, raising orphaned animals, investigator for animal abuse\neglect and years of owning,training, breeding many types of Animals Answered By: texelgirl2 - 7/26/2008

It's not really ok. You don't say what breed these dogs are or how much these people charge for the pups or how old the dogs are. It isn't fair to breed from a dog every year. Abandoned dogs are a huge problem both here and in the US so wherever you're from it's probably a problem. On top of that more and more people are finding it too expensive to keep a dog and many pets are being abandoned or handed in to shelters. Keeping a male and a female together is difficult so one or both should be spayed or neutered to prevent constant breeding which is very bad for the female. There is no such thing as a 'profesional' breeder unless you count puppy farms/mills and they are not the nicest of people. Answered By: shelagh.medic@talk21.com - 7/26/2008

It's not OK to breed family pets when there are thousands of dogs are in shelters without a home. Breeding places your pets at risk - there can be many complications of pregnancy that can result in a C-section or can even kill the mother or pups. Finally pets are usually not tested for their potential to pass genetic defects onto their young, so puppy owners can end up with puppies with some serious and expensive health problems and possibly heartbreak. Breeding should always be left to those who can do it responsibly. Pet owners shouldn't. Answered By: Bozema DSC - 7/25/2008

It's not wrong, per say, but they don't know what they're doing. They are contributing to pet overpopulation - which isn't good. I believe you should get pups from a professional breeder or from rescue org, if you are able. I also believe responsible pet owners have their pets spayed or neutered asap and never allow females to go into heat especially. It isn't good for the dog. Source(s): Owner of 2 spayed females - never gave them a chance to go into heat. Answered By: Lynnae - 7/25/2008

In my opinion, it's not ok. It's not horrible, but it doesn't make it ok in my book. I feel that with all the pet quality dogs sitting in shelters right now, people shouldn't be breeding for more pet quality puppies out of their family pets. If their dogs are shown/worked, have had all proper genetic tests completed, have titles, are a great example of the breed, the breeders have a mentor, have done years of research before breeding, etc. that's different. This helps to improve the breed by making sure that the dogs they breed are fantastic examples of the breed. In every greatly bred litter, there will always be pet quality puppies, but that's fine because the breeders were striving to improve the breed. Not every puppy will turn out to be a good show/working dog. These are the pet quality puppies that people should be looking for if they're wanting a purebred. You don't have to be a so-called "professional dog breeder" to breed for the right reasons. I just don't see the right reasons for breeding family pets. What are they improving in the breed? How do they know that the dogs are a good example of the breed? How do they know they're not producing more dogs with genetic problems if they don't get all proper genetic tests completed? How do they know the dogs have excellent bloodlines? What those people are doing isn't as bad as a puppy miller. However, they're not taking the efforts to improve the breed. I simply can't find a good reason for continuing to breed more pet quality dogs when there are lots in shelters and rescues. Answered By: liveyourlife - 7/25/2008

No, it isn't OK to breed pets. Dogs should be bred ONLY to better their breed. They need to be shown first to prove they are worthy & health tested to ensure genetic defects are not passed to their offspring. Not all congenital defects are apparent right away, and could endanger a dog's health later in life. There are too many mutts & poorly bred pure bred dogs dying in shelters already to justify breeding more. Answered By: Alesi's Chi's - 7/25/2008

You do not have to a particular dog breeder or a perfeshional as long as you know what to do. Answered By: ILY animals - 7/25/2008

No proffessional breeders do not have papers saying they are but they do things like Show their dogs so they have an outside opinion on the quality of the dog they are going to be breeding. They have all the correct type of genetic and health testing done on the dogs they are going to breed. Eg) OFA or Penn Hip for hip displaysia. CERF for eyes. things of that nature. They are breeding dogs to better the breed not for the money or so their children can experience the miracle of birth or so that their pets can be fulfilled in life by prodcuing pups or because their pets are so great they just want another one like them to keep. Breeding pet quality dogs while thousands of pets die each year in shelters and humane societies is not a good thing. Responsible pet owners spay and neuter their pets. Source(s): I am a dog trainer Answered By: tlctreecare - 7/25/2008

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HI, The issue with these types of breeders is that typicallly they don't test for genetic problems in their bloodlines. They don't know what the genetic problems are in their lines. They are not breeding towards the breed standard or any standard at all. Therefore, they are typically slapping together two "pets" without thought to the genetic consequences and producing inferior dogs that can end up with a myriad of health issues. A breeder can have dogs that are also pets, but a breeder will typically test their dogs through outside sources for conformations, obedience and have their dogs genetically tested as well. They have a clear breeding goal, always breeding toward the breed standard, not producing mini's or extra large versions of the breed. I owned, showed and mentored with my breed for over 15 years before having enough time and money to work on improving the breed and let me tell you, to do it right costs ALOT of money. I'm happy and tickeled pink to break even and continue with my much loved passion. So, even if the dogs are well loved and taken care of, doesn't mean the people breeding know what they are doing or what they will ultimately produce. Edit to answer secondary question: There are no licensing required to breed to distinguish between professional and byb in the U.S., other than if you are a puppy mill and then you may be required to have a USDA lic. If you ever see somone in the states with a usda lic to breed dogs: run!! You can register your kennel if it meets certain criteria with the AKC but this does not mean quality dogs are being bred. Someone can say they are a professional,but anyone can claim anything. To me a "professional" is someone who makes a living breeding and raising quality purebred dogs. So in that sense I am not a professional as I am not making a living doing what I love. I am an enthusiast and a dedicated breeder, but I don't make my living doing this. I have a few bitches and I keep my numbers limited so my dogs can be my pets as well. I use a "foster" program if I want to keep a pup that would put me over my self induced limit..that way the dog gets a great home, I get to keep the bloodline and improve on my line,without having to kennel my dogs. Hope that makes sense. Answered By: Lynai - 7/25/2008

It's not wrong but it's not very advisable because: 1. Farr too many dogs are already in rescue centres 2. Dogs should only be bred if they excel in either breed type or working ability. 3. Pet owners are not aware of the many hereditary conditions which different breeds suffer from and do not test for these conditions before breeding. 4. Pet owners do not have the experience to be able to pick out suitable owners for their pups. 5. Pet owners do not have the facilities to take back any of their puppies which need rehoming at any stage in their lives. 6. Pet owners do not always realise the risks associated with breeding - death of the b1tch and/or the pups. 7. Pet owners who use their own dog and b1tch are not doing the best mating possible - they are using their own dog for convenience, regardless of whether or not he is the best dog for their b1tch. 8. Pet owners do not have the background knowledge to be able to assess pedigrees and know whether or not they are doubling up on undesirable features. 9. Pet owners do repeat mating after repeat mating which is pointless from a breeding programme point of view. 10. Pet owners do not have the experience or the knowledge to give top quality advice to new owners when they encounter problems with their pups. When it comes down it - why are they breeding? If they aren't doing it to improve the breed, widen the gene pool or to produce top working dogs, they should leave it to people with in depth knowledge and with plenty of contacts to find suitable homes for the puppies. These aren't "professionals" but people dedicated to the welfare of their particular breed, with a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of that breed. Answered By: anwen55 - 7/25/2008

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