ZachDKingNH Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hey! I have a beautiful, four year old Siberian. I'm very interested in finding a partner for him...I just don't know where to start...I'm very new to the breeding world. If anyone has any advice or can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE & SHADOW Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is your Husky AKC registered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) hi there! First of all, please understand that we all want the very best for the dogs and any questions/statements you might hear is not pointed to judge you. We are simply concerned about the dogs if you feel like it, could you please answer the following questions? Advice will come right after 1) is your boy AKC registered? 2) have you done all the health testings? 3) are you showing him? 4) are you aware that by breeding him, you agreed to prepare for tons of behavioral issues? Examples: strong desire to mate at least twice a year which results in bolting the gate/jumping the fence/anything else to escape and there's always this (big) chance of him being stolen or struck by a car 5) why do you want to breed him? EDIT: oops how can I miss the fact that your dog is a boy sorry changed all "her" to "him" x) Question #4 changed Edited May 16, 2012 by mydiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 hi there! First of all, please understand that we all want the very best for the dogs and any questions/statements you might hear is not pointed to judge you. We are simply concerned about the dogs if you feel like it, could you please answer the following questions? Advice will come right after 1) is your girl AKC registered? 2) have you done all the health testings? 3) are you showing her? 4) are you aware that by breeding her you are putting her life at risk? 5) why do you want to breed her? he has a boy. LOL he said im looking for a partner for HIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 he has a boy. LOL he said im looking for a partner for HIM. sorry for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Okay...I'm going to assume you haven't done your research, and at this point in time are just thinking...golly gee it would be neat if I could make puppies. How to do it the wrong way is pretty easy...how to do it the right way requires some actual work. 1. Research This is pretty self explanatory. It requires reading, phone calls to breeders, talking with vets, understanding the breed standard etc. 2. Apprenticeship and showing Working and learning alongside an actual breeder, who shows or works their dogs in a competative setting so that there is more than just them saying 'yes this is an award winning dog' 3. Financial evaluation are you in a position to financially care for 7 dogs, for 17 years? (as in, in the event that the peole who have your dogs can't take care of them will you be taking them back?) including the emergency surgeries? Do you have the money for registering a litter of pups, and competeing with them? 4. What do you think your dog is going to contribute to the betterment of the breed? 5. Do you have breeding rights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachDKingNH Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Yeah it doesn't sound like this is my cup of tea...I'm a full time student...that should answer most of your questions. Thanks so much for all the advice and good questions...it has only been about 15 minutes and I now have a much more developed perspective on the breeding world...I think maybe it will have to go on the back burner until I'm done with school. Edited May 16, 2012 by ZachDKingNH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 If it's just a matter of him needing someone to spend time with there are looooads of other options for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Also...welcome and pics???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Yeah it doesn't sound like this is my cup of tea...I'm a full time student...that should answer most of your questions. Thanks so much for all the advice and good questions...it has only been about 15 minutes and I now have a much more developed perspective on the breeding world...I think maybe it will have to go on the back burner until I'm done with school. however we are not saying breeding is bad without breeding we won't have anymore huskies it's just that breeding isn't a game, they were made for experts only. We beginners will only mess up this gorgeous breed (don't want that do we ) so better leave it to those who knows what to do. Just curious, how did the thought come up to your mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 but i thought generally if he is breeding his dog (studwise) he won't be in charge of the puppies. i'm not trying to recommend he go breeding his dog but he doesn't have the female. Many reputable breeders will pay a studfee to use his dog if he has the proper documentation, good health, looks, etc. But def a good idea to wait if youre a full time student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 but i thought generally if he is breeding his dog (studwise) he won't be in charge of the puppies. i'm not trying to recommend he go breeding his dog but he doesn't have the female. Many reputable breeders will pay a studfee to use his dog if he has the proper documentation, good health, looks, etc. But def a good idea to wait if youre a full time student. honestly, rather than "waiting", I'd recommend him to refrain from breeding and neuter his dog if he likes. You're right he won't be in charge of the puppies but his dog's behavioral problem will grow like a weed. Don't want that other than behavioral, I heard medical problems arise in stud dogs too? Dang it what happened to my brain when it's night-time? x___x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 honestly, rather than "waiting", I'd recommend him to refrain from breeding and neuter his dog if he likes. You're right he won't be in charge of the puppies but his dog's behavioral problem will grow like a weed. Don't want that other than behavioral, I heard medical problems arise in stud dogs too? Dang it what happened to my brain when it's night-time? x___x What do you mean his dog's behavioral problem? What problem? I didn't see where he said his dog had one. Medical problems arise in stud dogs? huh? Sorry i'm completely lost. Maybe you don't know what i mean or you have a different definition for a stud dog. Example: My friend had a really pretty, well-behaved, healthy pitbull. (he's a male) He never had him neutered, (why im not sure) and when a friend who knows what they're doing asked him to breed his dog with hers he agreed. Basically, you usually get paid a sum of money to let them use your male dog. Sometimes they give you a puppy instead, basically whatever you wind up agreeing to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 What do you mean his dog's behavioral problem? What problem? I didn't see where he said his dog had one. Medical problems arise in stud dogs? huh? Sorry i'm completely lost. Maybe you don't know what i mean or you have a different definition for a stud dog. Example: My friend had a really pretty, well-behaved, healthy pitbull. (he's a male) He never had him neutered, (why im not sure) and when a friend who knows what they're doing asked him to breed his dog with hers he agreed. Basically, you usually get paid a sum of money to let them use your male dog. Sometimes they give you a puppy instead, basically whatever you wind up agreeing to. a dog that has been used for breeding often have higher sexual drives that made them make unbelievable escape attempts at the very least twice a year. This behavior can already be found in intact males, but in studs it is even worse. Plus (from what I read) a stud dog owner should pay compensations for every failed breedings.. So instead of gaining money you actually lose some pet-quality pets of both genders should not really be bred from either.. especially the ones that aren't health-tested. I do believe we're kinda talking about two different things here tho x) yea that's right, the stud dog owner got paid by the female's owner. If stud owner doesn't want money he gets a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 both mother and father need to be health tested to make sure that no defects are being passed genetically to the pups.... just like human babies, pups get dna from both parents!!! both dogs need to be hip scored and vet checked and SHOULD be kc registered... just because someone has an un neutered male does not mean that they should stud their dog out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 both mother and father need to be health tested to make sure that no defects are being passed genetically to the pups.... just like human babies, pups get dna from both parents!!! both dogs need to be hip scored and vet checked and SHOULD be kc registered... just because someone has an un neutered male does not mean that they should stud their dog out.. no i completely agree with that. health checks are important, but so is temperament. Obviously i don't agree with all un neutered males being used as studs, considering we have a HUGE population of homeless animals as it is. like i said before i'm not recommending that he breed his dog, i personally think it should be left up to knowledgeable breeders. I was simply stating that just because he breeds his MALE dog doesn't mean he technically has responsibility of the puppies. I only know this because my parents AKC registered, pure-bred Lab is not neutered and several people stop my mother daily and ask her if she is interested in using him as a stud. She says he's her baby though and won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 i have an un speyed female and she will never have a litter of pups... i have decided not to have her speyed and i make sure that she is never in a situation where she could get caught by an intact male......(they would have to push my boy darwin off and get past echo's jaws) im all for keeping a dog intact if thats what the owner wants.... daughtry has the best temperment but as my gsd and my boy husky are rescues and the sheer amount of rescues being offered for adoption i find it hard for anyone to want to breed... deffo best left to the pro's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 even if his dog is 'just the stud dog' he still is responsible for the puppies aswell as the bitches owner , he still brought pups into the world aswell for example if for some reason the puppies owners could no longer look after them and it wasnt possible for the bitches owner to take the pups back in , the stud dogs owner would have to take them back in instead have a read of this i know its about labs but its all good advice n something you should read --> http://www.godivalabs.com/stud.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachDKingNH Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Wow...lots of info! good stuff..thank you all... Olivia, the most driving motive for me wanting to breed him is that he isn't spayed...this may sound silly, but his behavior is becoming a huge energy sink, it is constantly stopping us from doing the things we love to do together. I constantly worry that he will get off his leash and get hit by a car, get shot, kill other domestic animals, etc. I'm sure there are lots of threads about this...but what's your opinion? do you think getting him spayed will reduce that sort of behavior? I've tried a lot of things...maybe I'm just to passive...Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ravenwolf Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Wow...lots of info! good stuff..thank you all... Olivia, the most driving motive for me wanting to breed him is that he isn't spayed...this may sound silly, but his behavior is becoming a huge energy sink, it is constantly stopping us from doing the things we love to do together. I constantly worry that he will get off his leash and get hit by a car, get shot, kill other domestic animals, etc. I'm sure there are lots of threads about this...but what's your opinion? do you think getting him spayed will reduce that sort of behavior? I've tried a lot of things...maybe I'm just to passive...Thanks so much! Yeah, if you think breeding him will make him less excitable and anxious, think again! It will only make things worse! Many people on this forum are pro-neutering (and I have to say I'm one of them), and most will agree that neutering him should help curb some of those kind of behaviours - namely, he isn't desperate to get away because he caught the scent of a bitch in heat 2 blocks away! However, I'm sure you are also aware that huskies are an exceptionally energetic breed, and as such often require a lot of attention and exercise to keep them content. A tired husky is a well-behaved husky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 My personal opinion is to go with the neuter. It won't fix all of his behavior, but it will lessen the hormonally based behaviors. You should also look into getting together with other Husky owners in your area....check out the US meets section of the foum, and camps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I def agree with having him neutered. Like I said before my parents never did with their lab and it's made him just a wild as a husky off a lead. Lol luka will be neutered as soon as he's old enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Wow...lots of info! good stuff..thank you all... Olivia, the most driving motive for me wanting to breed him is that he isn't spayed...this may sound silly, but his behavior is becoming a huge energy sink, it is constantly stopping us from doing the things we love to do together. I constantly worry that he will get off his leash and get hit by a car, get shot, kill other domestic animals, etc. I'm sure there are lots of threads about this...but what's your opinion? do you think getting him spayed will reduce that sort of behavior? I've tried a lot of things...maybe I'm just to passive...Thanks so much! no it's not silly at all it happens from time to time ^_^ how old is your boy? You might be dealing with teenage stage and yea neutering helps. It will reduce marking behavior, lessen territorial aggression, lessen chances of developing various cancers and--the best part is--increase calmness. If your dog is old enough to be neutered, then I recommend you to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 but i thought generally if he is breeding his dog (studwise) he won't be in charge of the puppies. i'm not trying to recommend he go breeding his dog but he doesn't have the female. Many reputable breeders will pay a studfee to use his dog if he has the proper documentation, good health, looks, etc. But def a good idea to wait if youre a full time student. Unless his dog has a really desirable show or working pedigree and has been proven in the ring or on the trail, it's highly unlikely that a reputable breeder will want to use his dog at stud, even if health checks have been done. There are so many good quality dogs out there, owned by people they know, either personally or by reputation, that it's easier to use one of their dogs. Additionally, if you know the ancestors in the dog's pedigree - and many of us who show and/or sled will be familiar with many dogs in a show/working pedigree - you will be better able to predict what you will get from a breeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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