Stud dog / breeding query

Kinski

If I was looking for a pup I'd go to breed rescue, most of them have breeders involved in rescuing the breed and can put you in the direction of good breeders, the KC register pups from puppy farms so personally I wouldn't touch them.

foreign_correspondent

Paradigm wrote: »

What are the right circumstances? Personally I would have a puppy before a rescue everytime.

I don't want to spend my time on a rescue that may have a serious problem, spend months re-training the previous owners mistakes however much I feel sorry for the little sods.

If a rescue is right for you, great! I've got nothing but admiration. I don't want one.

No need for admiration here - older rescues are generally an absolute doddle compared to pups!!

I've got my little middle aged collie cross here, she is as steady as they come, and arrived well past the chewing, destructive, piddling in the house stage... she really has never been a moments bother... The only 'issue' she had was that she was scared of sticks and broomhandles (I think she had been hit before) but that was sorted easily with a bit of clicker training - it literally only took a few days!

Prior to her, I had a scruffy little terrier cross - I rescued her after she was abandoned in a cage in a garden - I expected her to be hard work, as she had always lived outside... not a bit of it, she was clean in the house, a delight, and became much loved by everyone.

The stress and work of a pup is not for me, I'd rather have a rescue anyday!

Paradigm

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

The stress and work of a pup is not for me, I'd rather have a rescue anyday!

Funny that 'cos I like starting with a "blank slate", so to speak, & ending up with the finished article.

To me it's not stressful, might go with the work bit though but I enjoy it.

Horses for courses I suppose.

Lobell

Tropez wrote: »

Possibly. Maybe it depends on the breed? I just searched for Whippet breeders in my area and the closest breeder it came up with was 27 miles away.

There's at least five, that I know of, in a smaller radius than that.

But nonetheless, it is all extra info for the OP which could be of benefit to them so it should be worth using as a resource.

There's more quality control on Champdogs. I know 2 breeders listed on Champdogs. If they want to advertise a litter, they have to evidence that the recommended health tests for the breed have completed.

Kennel club don't ask for evidence of health tests for registration or for advertising litters.

Nod_Off

6 years old is too old for a first litter - unless she is of an exemplary standard with something amazing to offer the gene pool, it's not worth the risk. Also, it's usual practice for you to go to the stud dog and you may need to visit more than once to get a tie.

Tropez

Lobell wrote: »

There's more quality control on Champdogs. I know 2 breeders listed on Champdogs. If they want to advertise a litter, they have to evidence that the recommended health tests for the breed have completed.

Kennel club don't ask for evidence of health tests for registration or for advertising litters.

Fair enough. As I say, maybe it depends on the breed. Whippets don't require any health checks as hip dysplasia, for example, isn't a condition that they suffer from. The most common problem with whippets is their heart - they have an irregular heart beat when resting and there's some thought that possibly this may have something to do with the fact that heart problems are their biggest problem but even then they are generally a healthy breed.

The breeders that I know of that are not listed on Champdogs are all good breeders who raise very healthy, very strong dogs.

Still, talking to enough breeders, no matter where you gathered their info from will soon educate you about the rights and wrongs of breeding and I would hope give you an idea of which breeders are not particularly "good" ones.

CFC

krlyr wrote: »

Not all of us made these comments - if you read back my post you'll see I have no problem with people buying from reputable breeders. Are you not as guilty of judging us instantly?

Yours was one of a tiny minority of pleasant posts. But reading this thread, if you were the OP, would you ever come back after reading the replies? I stick by my statement - on the whole, the forum is as friendly as a basinful of great white sharks once the word 'breeding' is mentioned, a variety of personal axes come out to grind.

Gingham_R

http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/board/topic/130636.html

I thought this thread on champdogs might be useful for anyone who is considering breeding their dog, or whose dog is pregnant for the first time.

It's not good to dwell on worst case scenarios, but it is good to be aware of the potential problems.

Hopefully, if you go through with breeding from your girl, she'll have a smooth time of it.

And, if you do, pictures always appreciated!