Raising dogs can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. Of course, it is not as simple as deciding to breed and start. There are some important things you must honestly ask and answer before you can breed with a clear conscience.
With so many unwanted puppies, you need to make sure that you can find good homes for all the puppies. There are too many unwanted pets within the world. If you want to breed because you feel you have a lot of time, resources, and love to give, consider adopting one of the many millions of homeless pets and giving your love in this way.
You will need to have your dog thoroughly checked by your vet before thinking about allowing your dog to become pregnant. Chronic and persistent medical conditions must be identified and resolved before pregnancy. If anything is found to indicate that pregnancy is dangerous for your dog (for example, Daschunds has severe back problems that can be aggravated by pregnancy), the problem should be fixed.
While you're at the vet, you'll also need to ask a lot of questions. Doing your homework helps here too; If you are going to do this, there are many things you need to know. And you may find yourself in many unforeseen circumstances. You need to know a lot about all aspects of breeding your bitches before moving on.
Taking care of puppies also requires significant resources. You will have to put in a great deal of extra time on your part. Caring for a pregnant, giving birth and nursing dog is time consuming, not to mention caring for puppies.
Financially, you will need to prepare for the additional costs of the vet, both for your dog and for the necessary vaccinations for the puppies. If you cannot afford the medical costs, under no circumstances should you breed with your dog.
A litter can have up to 12 puppies, which will put enormous financial pressure on you. Unless both dogs are very well bred, you may not get any return on your investment.
Emotionally, the process can also have ups and downs for you and your family. Are you prepared for the possibility of sick, deformed, or even dead puppies? How will your children react? How will you deal with these kinds of problems?
Examine your motives carefully. Do not reproduce because you think you will benefit. This is false and selfish. Don't reproduce just because you think it will be a happy experience for your children. If something goes wrong, it won't be so cheerful. Lastly, if you're clinging to false fantasies about cute puppies and no other jobs, think again.
Remember: every puppy you create is your responsibility and that can be a monumental thing. This means that if the owners of the puppies can no longer take care of them, you will have to get them back.
It is hard and complicated work and there is an endless list of things that can go wrong.
That said, allowing your dog to mate can be a very rewarding experience. If you are sure that you have considered all aspects, she has read that right and has enough love, time and money for everyone, enjoy the experience. It is amazing to see the miracle of life unfold before you. If you have children, it will be an educational and memorable experience.
At its best; Breeding must be a careful mix between science and art. Are you really prepared for all the responsibility that breeding entails?
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