1) what test should be done on the female before breeding her?
I have all my females vet checked before they are breed. Bile Acid test -full panel. OFA certified and also thing of having then SERF certified. If studding out you will need a burcellosis test as well (almost ALL breeders require this test)
2) what test should be done on the male?
see above~~ same procedure
3) roughly speaking what are the cost of taking care of mom while pregnant? (please break it down for me)
I follow each pregnancy on all my females, which include at least one ultra-sound, but usually two are done with in the 63 days of gestation.
4) any special tips for caring for the mother while pregnant?
I put them back on puppy food during the pregnancy and while they are nursing. One week before their due date I give them cottage cheese or sour cream with a egg yoke every other day until their milk drops good. Refrain them from jumping off the couch, ect...
5) if c-section is needed to be done, what is the cost (roughly estimating)
A scheduled c-section is cheaper than emergency.
6) what are the exspenses of the pups after birth til sale? (again please break it down)
You start with dew claws and tails first this is done when they are 3 days old. At two weeks you start worming. At six weeks first shots. Some breeders do their own shots, I prefer to have the vet do it, then they can be examined again. If you keep the pups until 12 weeks, that I strongly recommend, you will have one more set of shots. If you elect to do rabies vaccine then you have that cost... I personally hold off on the rabies for a while, not due to the expense. A little yorkie pup is given the same dose as a Great Dane pup. For this reason I try to wait until their little bodies can except this vaccination better. Under certain circumstances this is not possible so I do make sure they are not given at the same time as the 5 in 1 is. I wait a week and we finish up then. Full Blood panels are done on all the pups and a final health exam.
7) any other exspenses I should be aware of?
**You will need a place for the pups at around 3 weeks they will start walking and need to be contained in a safe area. I used plastic lattice with the real small holes about one inch. One sheet can be cut in half and then in half again. Then using zip strips to connect the pieces. Easy clean up can be done with a garden hose. As the puppies grow you can add sections. Some use playpens.
**Laundry Soap- puppies are a lot of work, you will be cleaning non-stop. I like to keep fresh bedding down at all times. So this means changing when need. At least a load a day, per litter.
**Stud fees if you don't have your own stud
**Shipping or traveling to meet new owners-- if you decide to ship pups and or meeting people halfway to deliver a pup.
**Long Distance Expenses- for screening potential owners and checking references.
** whelping supplies and first aid kit
8) what are the risk for the mother having a litter?
There is always a risk for mother and litter.
I didn't list any prices as many vets fees are different depending on what area you live in. I am sure I missed posting things so sorry about that, but this will give you a idea. |