posted 03-09-2004 03:13 PM         

Hello,
So I went to visit my father yesterday and his wife. (God she is dumb) Anyway, they have a chiuaua (sp?) and they always talk "dog" with me when I am there,even though they know nothing about dogs. So they proceed to tell me that in a couple of years they would like to start breeding dogs (retirement years) for a "hobby". They said they are going to get pure bred dogs (can't remember which dog, smaller dog though) and all the dogs will have papers ect.
So fine I said, lets see how much you really know about breeding. Well, I say you will have to wait a couple of years for the bitches to mature before you can breed them.
My father then proceeds to say "Can't you just breed on their first heat!!!!
OMG I almost hit the man, my dogs first heat was at 9 months (well that's when we got her and she went into heat right after). HELLO people! I was soo mad. Then he tells me well if I sell the dogs for like $1200 each, how can I not make a profit off of it, even after all the vet bills ect.
Anyways, just wanted to give you some background, now my real question:
Where can I get real breeding info, I know somene on here breeds Shepherds - Charmedagain I think. Please help me! I know they said they were gonna wait a couple of years, but you don't understand the trailer trash wife he is with, she won't end up reserching it. LIke for ex: how many times should you breed your bitch? Only once per year? They want to have 2 bitches and one male and just have breeding machines!!! These are the people I hate, and I find them in my own family, I can't believe it. All they had to say to me after I told them some of the responsibilities of breeding (having to take puppies back if the homes dont work) is that its not like we're breeding Pit Bulls like you have,(just own, I don't breed) these are dogs people are going to want forever! What morons, I would rather have a large dog (any breed) than a dog that is prone to mouthiness and nipping. (Just my opinion) ARGH! I was so dumbfounded, I just left. Anyways, please post lots of info, or if you have files you want to send me, please send them to: leslie146@hotmail.com. Thanks guys!
I appreciate anything you can give me.
Leslie

posted 03-09-2004 05:41 PM         

I hope you get the answers you're searching for.

posted 03-09-2004 08:14 PM         

Education is the key

Again Good luck, I hope you are able to reason with them.

posted 03-10-2004 09:45 AM         

Sounds to me like they would rather run a puppy mill, than to better the breed. I suggest tuning them in to the horrors of puppymills, show them the outcomes of idiots liek them coming up with stupid ideas, and taking them to a rescue or shelter and show them just how they will be adding to the problem.

DOn't end a relationship with your father, even if its rocky now, but you really need to focus in on what they may be doing to the breeds and overall outcome of their lives.

posted 03-10-2004 03:08 PM         

I just emailed leslie with all the advice i could give hope its enough so the parents dont go ahead and do it.

posted 03-11-2004 01:48 AM         

Well hope it helps in some way.