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12-31-2007, 09:40 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California
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| Any information? so I am thinking about breeding pebbles. If my calculations are right she will be going into her second heat in February. Between now and then I want to load up on as much information as I can. Both her and her "boyfriend" have had full bloodwork done within the last 6 months. What other things should I do to prepare? Any good books/websites/information you can suggest?
__________________ RIP Pebbles. Mommy loves you and misses you!!! Mommy to 3 Yorkshire Terrors Shasta, Sherman and Little Man |
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12-31-2007, 09:43 AM | #2 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| I'm not a breeder, but there are many here with loads of experience and good advice. Read through some past threads, ask questions (I see you are doing that) and don't rush. Good luck.
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12-31-2007, 09:51 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| The most important advice I can give is to not try to learn and attempt this on your own. You can read and study up until you are blue in the face, but it will not prepare you like actual hands on experience and guidance by someone who's already 'been there.' Have them both examined by an experienced, respected breeder at the very least to make sure that they are quality specimens of the breed that even should be bred--that is just as important as a clean bill of health. That kind of evaluation and ability to spot quality will not come to the untrained eye. Find a mentor to guide you though this learning process--the breeder you got your babies from, get a recommendation from a local kennel club or from your vet. Also, make sure that you know the lines of your dogs backward and forward--there are many dogs that will contribute to the pups you produce, not just the dam and sire that you have. There are load of good site and books that can give you some good information: debbiejensen.com I HIGHLY recommend "Control of Canine Genetic Disease" by George Padgett. It is a WONDERFUL guide to understanding canine genetics. Some others to check out are: "Breeding a Litter" by Beth Harris "Another Piece of the Puzzle" by Pat Hastings "Dog Breeding: Theory and Practice" by Frank Jackson Last edited by BamaFan121s; 12-31-2007 at 09:53 AM. |
12-31-2007, 10:02 AM | #4 |
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| At least you are trying to get educated on the subject instead of waiting until 2 weeks before delivery like some one else on the forum. Ultimately it is your decision, no one can tell you what to do with your dogs, so I for one am glad to see you are willing to learn. Read, read and read some more. |
12-31-2007, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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12-31-2007, 10:23 AM | #6 | |
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Good Luck!!!
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12-31-2007, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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12-31-2007, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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| Most definately complimentary. |
01-02-2008, 03:13 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California
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| thanx everyone. i am still in contact with the males breeder. so i think ill ask her for advice and help during the whole process but any other information you can give me would be great!
__________________ RIP Pebbles. Mommy loves you and misses you!!! Mommy to 3 Yorkshire Terrors Shasta, Sherman and Little Man |
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