How to Breed your Dog Responsibly

 

We all know the benefits of spaying/neutering, so we wanted to offer tips on how to breed responsibly if you choose to do so!

~Ask yourself why you want to breed. Is it a hobby or for monetary reasons? Financial gain rarely occurs.

~All wellness/preventative care for both parents should be current. 

~Appropriate genetic testing for both parents should be performed.

~Educate yourself first: Females should not be bred until their second cycle. In some larger breeds, females should be 2 years or older. Males should be at least 1 year of age. Know when to breed and how to monitor labor.

~Establish a relationship with a veterinarian that 
provides Caesarean surgery.

~Make sure you have an ample monetary fund set 
aside for expected and unexpected expenses necessary to be successful.

~Spay/Neuter parents when they are no longer used for breeding.  

*Note: Florida State Law requires a valid health 
certificate from your vet for any puppy sold.

 More info from ASPCA here: Responsible Breeding