Get very informed about the pedigrees behind the dogs you are selecting for breeding pairs. There is a whole lot more to breeding than just putting any two dogs together...you must be aware of specific genetic anomalies or issues a particular dog/line may have, because if you breed two dogs that are carriers of a genetic issue, you are going to produce a problem! You will want a pedigree that goes back at least 12 generations...that will keep you out of most trouble.....
Most ethical, reputable breeders are very careful and selective about selling GOOD breeding dogs...they have worked very hard to develop a line of HEALTHY dogs and they will not just let breeders go to people they do not know are devoted to preserving the line and the health of the dogs they breed and the litters they produce.
Before you go out looking for dogs to buy, the preliminary work involved in much more involved. You need to get familiar around dog shows, you need to know breed standard and conformation, you need a mentor (you have a vet in the family, are they familiar with reproduction/whelping?)to help you with whelping, etc.... There is a ton of work that goes into this breeding thing....and dont expect to make any money doing this, because if you do it correctly, you will do very well to break even! |