AKC does not certify dogs. It is a registry only. Like a title on a car. It is NO guarantee of quality at all. You could have a 20 pound yorkie that was bright red with curly hair and it could be AKC registered.
Has your dog been health tested? Patella's? Liver? Bile Acid results? Those tests would be the bare minimum before even thinking about breeding.
Does he conform to the standard? How big is he? Has he been evaluated by a judge or someone knowledgeable in the breed?
Are you prepared to manage a breeding? You don't just put two dogs in the backyard and let them go at it. Breedings should be managed or there could be injury to one or both dogs. Do you have a stud contract? You will need one to protect yourself and also the bitch's owner from misunderstandings.
Are you ready to deal with a stud dog? Once they have been mated, they are mating machines. He will mark. He will NOT be the same lovely pet that you are used to. His hormones will take over. Be aware of the changes it will make in your dog. Has he been tested for brucellosis? A mating with a bitch with this disease (not detectable to the human eye) and he will be sterile.
There's a lot to know before offering your dog to the public. It's not for beginners. Leave the breeding to professionals who know what they are doing and are in it to better the breed. |