Q: how old should i start breeding my saint bernard female?
I want to breed my female saint bernard and I would like to know what is the best age to breed her.
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Answer by sunkissed299
I believe it is 18 months old. And everyone that's is saying not to breed these wonderful dogs or other pure breeds are simply ignorant.misinformed.these dogs need to be responsibly bred. they need that chance to prove themselves to be healthy vibrant animals and truly wonderful additions to the right homes. Breeding helps to ensure less sickness, better temperament, and longer lives. without the good breeders to breed out healthy animals we would be left with only sick dogs and high medical bills.i have two dogs.one is a poorly bred black lab.so he has been fixed because I feel it is wrong to breed his problems into another generation.but we also have a very healthy saint and I will breed her and her puppies will be donated to responsible families and homes where they are needed and loved.
also.there are many children in foster care.so many that when they turn 18 they are often cast right into the street and soon end up in jail. does that mean that newborn girls and boys should be "fixed" at birth? is there really that much difference between humans and animals.we all deserve the same respect.
Answer by lovemymutts_05
if you are set on breeding
you need to wait until our dog is at least one-year-old that way she is fully developed
I would also research the genetic disorders for that breed to be aware of any problems as the puppy grow
Answer by Bonsylar
DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!!
For every puppy, you breed and find a home for you are killing a puppy in a shelter because that is one less home looking to adopt one.
Call a St. Bernard Rescue group in your area, your vet will have the number, and ask them how many homeless purebred puppies and dogs they have right now.
Please, PLEASE, please spay your dog. In addition to adding to the homeless pet problem, you don't know if your dog has the best genes of her breed to pass on to a new generation. Do you show her, has she won any points toward being the best of her breed?
If you can't pay, call animal control they have programs to help you.
Answer by Ashley
Adopted dogs are amazing well the ones that I had as a kid and a young adult. Now that I have children though I can not take the chance of having a dog with problems. I understand there are too many dogs and cats out there but some people want a dog that is a pure breed. Just because a pound or a resue says the dog is pure breed doesn't mean that it is. I need a dog that is healthy and has a good temperament that I can only find in an AKC pure breed. And for the person that keeps saying if you have to ask then don't breed. Are you serious how do you learn anything by not asking questions?
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Melanie says
I love the way you put this. It makes sense and is very true.
GitEmGang says
She must be over 21! Sheeeeeeeesh,how ignorant *are* you?
DON'T!
doldaggabuzzbuzz says
Well, first off, start here:
http://classic.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/ind…
That will take you step-by-step through the process of being a responsible breeder, including the how and when. Click on each step for details. If it looks like too much work, or if your dog doesn't meet standards of health, temperament, and appearance, please don't do it at all.
melissa s says
Not to be rude, but if you have to ask that question you have no business breeding anyway. which is my answer to your question.DO NOT BREED. Are you showing her. using her as a working dog? no. then do not breed her. there is no reason to. there are way to many puppies out there that need good homes.
Countrygirl1166@gmail.com says
People don’t know everything! You have to start out somewhere! Your not born knowing when exactly it is healthy to breed a dog! And it is none of your damn business why she wants to breed! If it weren’t for people who breed dogs, you wouldn’t have any pets! If your going to give a worthless answer then don’t reply at all u dumb bitch!
Damaila says
You shouldn't breed her at all, there are enough dogs put to sleep in shelters every day. Unless she's a national champion and improving the St. Bernard breed as a whole, do her (and the rest of dogkind) a favor and get her spayed.
katie (wlecher' says
when she has gone into heat the 2nd time and on or after or basically during her heat she should get prengnate.
Jewel says
First, you should only breed her if you are a licensed breeder, and are looking to better the Saint Bernard breed. You should speak to another breeder of Saint Bernard's, and ask them about the challenges and complications of breeding dogs, not to mention large dogs such as your own.
I would recommend going to the Saint Bernard Club of America site, and looking at their articles, and contacting an advisor for your area (they are listed by state). If you are not in the United States, they could probably recommend you to a group in your area, but their articles are worth the look.
As far as age to breed, this question was asked on a forum, and was given many good answers, and lots of good commentary. It can be found listed in sources as Question on Forum.
b.w. says
Actually , you shouldn't.
In Females, spaying decreases the incidence of breast cancer (the rate goes down to almost zero if the spaying is done before the first heat cycle!). It eliminates the chance of developing a serious and potentially fatal infection of the uterus experienced by many mature unspayed animals (pyometra). Spay surgery also eliminates the heat cycle and associated mood swings and undesirable behaviors, messy spotting (in dogs) and the attraction of all available males to your yard.
The simple fact is that spaying and neutering greatly increases the lifespan of your pet and increases quality of life as well.
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:
3-4 million (HSUS estimate)
WORRIED MOM says
I have done some breeding myself. I will not breed until the second heat cycle. If that comes before 2 years old then i wait until 2 yrs old so that her bones are set.
thedivineoomba says
The best thing to do would be to talk to reputable St. Bernard breeders. They know the breed, and know how things work.
Also, before breeding your dog, what qualifications does your dog have? Is she healthy, no genetic problems, is she a good representitive of her breed? These are questions that all good dog breeders will be asking before they even consider breeding a dog, and these people are usually lucky if they break even money wise.
Please don't breed your dog if you are just trying to make quick money. This is why so many purebred dogs have genetic problems, and are temperamental.
goldie says
AFTER AGE TWO..she wont be mature enough to handle it emotionaly
kwaynedglvr says
you dont breed until they are at least 2 years old thats the safe age to bread.a vet told me that when i wanted to bread my little girl cuddles lhaspo aspo.
kathy
WaterGoddess says
There are so many dogs (and cats) that need to be adopted into good homes that breeding more is self-centered. Try to help the poor animals that are here now.