For many potential breeders, one thing they fail to consider is how they will find buyers for their litters. This is an important consideration because regardless of the reason for producing a litter it is very important to find suitable homes for each of the puppies. Breeders who are not actively involved in activities associated [...]
Choosing a stud dog is an important part of the breeding process. Most potential breeders will spend a great deal of time preparing their bitch for breeding. Whether they purchase the bitch as a puppy or an adult dog they will carefully evaluate the dog physically, socially and according to temperament to ensure the bitch [...]
There are many reasons to decide to start breeding puppies. Some dog owners are truly committed to a particular breed and want to do everything they can to ensure the breed maintains a high standard. These breeders are very discriminating about the types of dogs and bitches they will breed so the lines are of [...]
New breeders may not be able to wait for their litters to arrive. However, at the same time they may also be very nervous about what to expect while raising their litters. This is perfectly understandable especially if the breeders have never had a single puppy let alone an entire litter of puppies. The needs [...]
The importance of testing for health concerns before you breed cannot be underestimated. Stud dogs and bitches should be tested and certified free of serious conditions before they become part of your breeding program. This is very important because failure to do so can result in unfavorable genetics being passed on to future generations of [...]
Potential breeders who are looking to break into the world of breeding for fun, profit, to maintain the integrity of a particular breed or a combination of these reasons will likely be faced with a number of difficult decisions before they start breeding. The first decision will be to determine what type of breed they [...]
There are a number of reasons why potential breeders may be considering breeding their bitch. While many of these reasons are certainly valid, this is sometimes not enough to justify the breeding of a particular bitch. This is often the case when the bitch has a particular health concern which should preclude her from being [...]
All responsible breeders should have a contract in place before they begin selling any of their puppies. This contract should be designed to protect the buyer as well as the breeder. Careful consideration should go into creating a contract for the sale of your puppies. It is also very important to consider offering health guarantees [...]
When asked the question Is it possible to make money as a breeder? most experienced breeders would answer yes. However, when asked, Is it likely to make money as a breeder? the resounding answer is no. This is especially true of the breeder is responsible and puts the best interest of the dogs and bitches [...]
Breeders enter the world of breeding for a number of different reasons. Some may be looking to produce high quality puppies of a particular breed, some may be looking to generate a profit from each breeding while others may just be looking to have some fun raising a litter of puppies. Regardless of the reason [...]