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by GSD Daly on 28 October 2014 - 01:10
I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the importance and the purpose of getting my dogs hips X-ray before breeding her?? Is it worth the time and money to get it done? Also are there any other preparatory test I need to get done on her before breeding her?
by hntrjmpr434 on 28 October 2014 - 02:10
Um you should absolutely without a doubt at LEAST have her hips and elbows xrayed and submitted to OFA, and tested for DM(I assume she is a GSD). If you did not xray her, and you bred her and she has severely dysplasic hips, what contribution would that bring to the breed? A good breeder doesn't breed just to breed, they want to improve the breed. Why do you want to breed your female? Which male have you picked for her? If you are questioning whether or not to health test a dog before you breed her, you should probably refrain from breeding dogs period, or at least seek help from someone with experience.
by jerzypawlik on 28 October 2014 - 02:10
I think you should ask Expe,she is an expert on breeding,she will explain to you how,and why to breed,to which line, she knows all the answers.I almost forgot about another expert you can get some answers from,
Mod edit, and you know why!!!! mrdarcy (mod)
by GSD Lineage on 28 October 2014 - 03:10
GSD Daly and all, You can review this article, maybe bring up any key points you wish to talk about.
The Importance of Titles, Health Screening and Breed Surveys on Breeding Stock
Historically, dog shows and other related events were developed with a very specific purpose in mind – to select and recognize those dogs with the best breeding characteristics, in order to guarantee the future health, stability and vitality of individual breeds. The practice of dog breeding is dedicated to this purpose, and dog breeders have a responsibility to do what is best for the breeds with which they choose to work. Read more...
by Ibrahim on 28 October 2014 - 06:10
It is obvious this post is a bait to have some drama and give room for some to enjoy their silliness. That is not funny nor smart though.
by Blitzen on 28 October 2014 - 13:10
Seems that some here just don't how to express their opinions without being condenscending and belittling of other members. Use the abusive button to tell admin you're tired of it.
by Sunsilver on 28 October 2014 - 13:10
Look at the poster's history: http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/forum.read?mnr=810645-need-a-male-german-shepherd-dog Their previous thread was similar.
I am still trying to decide if they are really brand-new to dogs and breeding, or if this could be a troll. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt, eh? Everyone has to start somewhere, and we all know there are a LOT of people out there who have no clue about what it takes to be a responsible breeder. Just look at out humane societies and shelters for proof of that!
by rtdmmcintyre on 28 October 2014 - 14:10
The purpose of Health testing is to make sure that we don't pass to future generations health problems. We want to improve the total GSD with each breeding. Obviously not every breeding is going to be an obvious improvement. Nor is everyone going to agree that it is. But you have to have a goal, an idea of where to start and what you are going to do to reach that goal. The best thing to do is to associate with someone who has had some success in this area.
by Sunsilver on 28 October 2014 - 14:10
People often look at what purebred puppies are selling for, and decide breeding dogs is a good way to make money. If you are new to the breed, and are thinking this, think again!
The dogs that sell for top dollar are the ones that have been titled, breed surveyed and health tested. This takes money and TIME, lots of it! Then the breeder may reap a financial reward, but often, the reward is a small return for all the time and money it has taken to get the mother and father of the puppies to this level.
Please think twice, then think again before breeding. The shelters and pounds are full of dogs that no one wants, many of them purebred. A few years ago, when the sub-prime mortgage crisis forced people to give up their homes, many beautiful pure-bred GSDs with excellent pedigrees and even working titles and breed surveys were winding up in the shelters on Death Row.
by GSD Daly on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I am trying to learn from experienced breeders on this site how to properly breed my dog to prevent future health problems in the breed and to prevent puppies from going to the pound. So please can you all stop being rude and assist me.
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