Breeding my Dobermann

hdeusi · 4 August 2008 at 12:03PM

Hi all,

I was hoping someone might have some advice about where to find a '!!!!!' for my dobermann to breed with. He is a pedigree and has a great temperament and I am not having any luck finding someone!

Thanks

H

perfectlypoor · 4 August 2008 at 12:07PM

You really need to try some dog websites how about the kennel club site?

honey06 · 4 August 2008 at 12:31PM

you haven't said why you want to breed from your dog?

Most genuine breeders are members of their breed clubs- these would be a good place to get some advice from. There is more to choosing a suitable stud dog- including passing health schemes. For example, in dobermanns, this includes testing for hip displasia, von willebrands disease, cardiomyopathy and others and these would need to be tested for before you can offer him at stud.

Also, you may need to check with his breeder, as there may be restrictions on his pedigree which dont allow his progeny to be registered with the kennel club

http://www.thedobermannclub.co.uk/information.html

Another point to note, is not all males are good stud dogs, and it may take time, assistance/experience with these types of dogs....

cheepskate_2 · 4 August 2008 at 12:38PM

hdeusi wrote: »

Hi all,

I was hoping someone might have some advice about where to find a '!!!!!' for my dobermann to breed with. He is a pedigree and has a great temperament and I am not having any luck finding someone!

Thanks

H

Got to agree with everything honey06 says.
Also you have to know what faults/ weaknesses your dog has in regards to the standard , dont want to cross a female with the same weaknesses.
You also need to know what your dog linage throws up as this is also taken into the equation.

Just for breeding for the sake of it , i would stay away from.
Hope it helps

hdeusi · 4 August 2008 at 12:40PM

Thanks for the advice guys,

I will get onto his breeder and check about the information and see what the KC has to say as well.

MrsTinks · 4 August 2008 at 2:33PM

If you want to breed him you really need to show him and win some shows before you breed him. Having good pedigree isn't enough, it's merely part 1 of several things you need to start...
Anyone with a half decent b!tch will go with a proper stud dog with proven track record in shows rather than risk their quite valuable b!tches on a dog that may be full of breed faults resulting in very low value pups...

As others have said you need to understand your dogs liniage too - several generations back! You must avoid inbreeding at all costs and this requires understanding your dogs pedigree...

Dobermen can also get quite aggressive when studded... be aware of this!

If you do decide to stud him and show him make sure you go to proper ring craft classes - although depending on his age you might have left it too late now...

ali-t · 4 August 2008 at 7:43PM

MrsTine wrote: »

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Dobermen can also get quite aggressive when studded... be aware of this!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:LOL, I would be aggressive if I was studded.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

All joking aside, most people I know of who breed or have bred dogs would look for a health tested dog who had done well in the show ring and complemented their b1tch. It would probably be worth your time going to some shows if you don't already and seeing how your dog measures up and talking to some breeders there who will be able to give you some dobie specific advice and pointers.

RooBee · 4 August 2008 at 9:06PM

Firstly, the etiquette is that the b1tch owner should approach the stud dog owner. So, what would make someone choose your dog over the thousands of quality Dobes available?

Has he proven himself a good example of the breed in the show ring or thought working tests?

Is he hip scored with an acceptable score below the current BMS? Has he been DNA tested for vWD? Eye tested (and clear) for PHPV? Are you prepared to face being sued if you fail to conduct these tests and any puppy he sires goes on to develop one of these preventable diseases?

Are you prepared to take responsibility for any puppies he sires for their entire lifetime? Could you take a pup or adult into your home if, for any reason, the owners couldn't keep it? Because, as stud dog owner, you are jointly responsible along with the b1tch owner for every puppy he produces forever.

Are you happy to host the !!!!! and handle and direct the mating? This is generally the stud dog owner's responsibility. If you think you can just chuck them out in the garden and let them get on with it, are you prepared for the vet bill that may ensue when one or other gets injured?

If you can't answer yes to all of the above, then you should enjoy your boy for the lovely pet that he is and forget completely about breeding from him.

Aside from all the practicalities, in the current financial climate fewer people are buying expensve pedigree puppies and Iknow several very responsible breeders who have postponed their breeding plans (even thought hey are breeding primarily to further their lines and keep a puppy for themselves) as they do not want to risk there not being enough homes available for resulting puppies. And as stud dog owner you are equally responsible for finding suitable homes.

MrsTinks · 4 August 2008 at 9:53PM

ali-t wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:LOL, I would be aggressive if I was studded.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

You knew what I meant

I blame the fact that English isn't my mother tongue

suki1964 · 4 August 2008 at 10:10PM

RooBee wrote: »

Firstly, the etiquette is that the b1tch owner should approach the stud dog owner. So, what would make someone choose your dog over the thousands of quality Dobes available?

Has he proven himself a good example of the breed in the show ring or thought working tests?

Is he hip scored with an acceptable score below the current BMS? Has he been DNA tested for vWD? Eye tested (and clear) for PHPV? Are you prepared to face being sued if you fail to conduct these tests and any puppy he sires goes on to develop one of these preventable diseases?

Are you prepared to take responsibility for any puppies he sires for their entire lifetime? Could you take a pup or adult into your home if, for any reason, the owners couldn't keep it? Because, as stud dog owner, you are jointly responsible along with the b1tch owner for every puppy he produces forever.

Are you happy to host the !!!!! and handle and direct the mating? This is generally the stud dog owner's responsibility. If you think you can just chuck them out in the garden and let them get on with it, are you prepared for the vet bill that may ensue when one or other gets injured?

If you can't answer yes to all of the above, then you should enjoy your boy for the lovely pet that he is and forget completely about breeding from him.

Aside from all the practicalities, in the current financial climate fewer people are buying expensve pedigree puppies and Iknow several very responsible breeders who have postponed their breeding plans (even thought hey are breeding primarily to further their lines and keep a puppy for themselves) as they do not want to risk there not being enough homes available for resulting puppies. And as stud dog owner you are equally responsible for finding suitable homes.

Excellent Post, thankyou.

Lets hope the Op and anyone else with a mind to breeding reads this and takes note.

Kimberley · 4 August 2008 at 11:11PM

I'm hoping it's not just to make money. Too many people breed their staffies and they end up in rescues. Research for a while but it can become costly.

Breeding my Dobermann

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