should I breed or not?

[lovedobe]

I am a bit hesitating about breeding my current bitch, she is 2 years old health tested very obedient dog from health tested parents. However she has CKC papers and do not have any kind of titles.

She does know a bunch of commands and very well house trained also very healthy.

I do believe public deserve a healthy dog and I am not a breeder not even gonna be one also this is not something I am considering to do for side money!!!!

Since she has so many good Doberman traits I ask why not to breed her on the other hand I know it is a lot of work, effort and is it good for the thealth of the dog to be breed? in general very confused!!!


Also people do look down when u dont have akc papers, what would u recommend me to do in this case...

 

[Panama]

CKC papers? As in Canadian Kennel Club or Continental Kennel Club?

 

[lovedobe]

CKC papers? As in Canadian Kennel Club or Continental Kennel Club?

Continental Kennel Club

 

[Doberman Gang]

You need to have all her health testing done. Hips, elbows, eyes. Needs to be holtered for 24 hours and she led by a cardiologist. Saliva or blood testing. Does she have proper conformation? What is her temperament? Will she work? So many things to consider and the cost of all of the testing. The answer is usually don’t breed her. That is why most good breeders do so much research before breeding dogs. It can be very expensive before the breeding happens then some times no puppies or only a couple that won’t even cover the cost of all the tests done.

 

[Panama]

Breeding should be done with a purpose (other than producing puppies) and to better the breed. The health, structure, temperament & pedigree should all be considered.
When done right, breeding is expensive & very time consuming.

 

[lovedobe]

You need to have all her health testing done. Hips, elbows, eyes. Needs to be holtered for 24 hours and she led by a cardiologist. Saliva or blood testing. Does she have proper conformation? What is her temperament? Will she work? So many things to consider and the cost of all of the testing. The answer is usually don’t breed her. That is why most good breeders do so much research before breeding dogs. It can be very expensive before the breeding happens then some times no puppies or only a couple that won’t even cover the cost of all the tests done.

very true, i have already done all the testing's on her (got the list from a reputable breeders in my area, include hips, elbow, eyes exam, EKG ... and many many more) the cost was astronomical which is true. Her temperament is really good (judged by a couple of breeders not me). She has taken a lot of individual classes for obedience and cent work which is her favorite activity and mine too!

I also have learned about her ancestors and reason of death in her pedigree. Average live spam of the dog in her pedigree is 9-11 year would make her exceptionally good!

However as you mentioned I have a lot to read and learn and observe about the breed, before getting to the level to breed her!

 

[JanS]

I can't add to anything said above but if you only have CKC papers I would rethink it unless you are able to get AKC papers. CKC (Continental Kennel Club) is a very unworthy club and it can be a mark against you if you decide to breed, regardless how nice she is.

 

[Ravenbird]

2 years old is still young. Health Testing is one thing, but what were the results? OFA hips good, excellent, fair? Proving her temperament through titles carries a LOT of weight. In two years you could get multiple titles on her in working sports like nose work, a CGC, Novice obedience at the very least. I personally wouldn't purchase a puppy from a breeder whose bitch had no titles and couldn't be registered with AKC. Look into your paper work and see if she can be registered with AKC, then work hard at titles. If you have a pedigree with AKC relations look to see if any have the letter Z in their registration number. This is what breeding is all about, to continue lines that are proven by outside opinion (judges, not friends) to tell you how she stands up in competition.

I want to add, I'm sure you have a lovely worthy girl, please don't take this advice as insulting! But you did ask and we are here to help you learn and encourage you to go by what responsible breeders would do. Best to you, and we'd love to see photos of your girl! I'm a big fan of doing nose work and all kinds of other sports. Read more on what we are doing with our dogs in the many threads on showing & performance sports - join us there with your questions about getting into some of these activities!

 

[lovedobe]

2 years old is still young. Health Testing is one thing, but what were the results? OFA hips good, excellent, fair? Proving her temperament through titles carries a LOT of weight. In two years you could get multiple titles on her in working sports like nose work, a CGC, Novice obedience at the very least. I personally wouldn't purchase a puppy from a breeder whose bitch had no titles and couldn't be registered with AKC. Look into your paper work and see if she can be registered with AKC, then work hard at titles. If you have a pedigree with AKC relations look to see if any have the letter Z in their registration number. This is what breeding is all about, to continue lines that are proven by outside opinion (judges, not friends) to tell you how she stands up in competition.

I want to add, I'm sure you have a lovely worthy girl, please don't take this advice as insulting! But you did ask and we are here to help you learn and encourage you to go by what responsible breeders would do. Best to you, and we'd love to see photos of your girl! I'm a big fan of doing nose work and all kinds of other sports. Read more on what we are doing with our dogs in the many threads on showing & performance sports - join us there with your questions about getting into some of these activities!

Absolutely, you are right! Test results were very good OFA hips good!

Yes I am here for advice and i all the doberman chat experts use a healthy way of explaining/ educating/ advising to new comers like me so thank u all for ur opinion and I will follow ur advices!