RE: [boxer lovers] to breed or not to breed

 

ONLY breed a dog if there is a VERY good reason for it AND they have passed
ALL medical testing. Nothing guarantees that pups from health tested parents
will be in perfect health. my bitch is from excellent show lines with great
genetics, no anomalies, no genetic illnesses and no genetic defects, visible
or non visible, but she still developed epilepsy. For that reason, a puppy
that was meant for breeding (Tovi) was spayed. The only thing that testing
does is significantly reduce the chances of illness in successive
generations. But, the more you remove the possibility of illness, the better
your chances of healthy dogs.

NEVER breed a dog with a genetic defect. You take serious risks of passing
on those defects and everything that goes with them. either to that litter
or successive ones.

You don't want to even consider breeding a boxer until after they are two
years old. The reason is for genetic testing and screening. Most can be done
when they are younger, the hips cannot be tested until 2 years of age.

In that time, you need to prove the dog. WHY does this dog DESERVE to be
bred? And that is a legitimate question. A dog should be bred only if it has
proven itself. Either in the show ring for breed conformation, purpose
trials (herding, guarding, Schutzund, ratting, whatever is the purpose of
your particular breed. in our case, guard work or Schutzund) or service
animals. Seeing eye dogs or other service type dogs. these are the ONLY
three reasons to consider breeding a dog. NOT because you love the dog or it
might change their personality (it doesn't).

So, once you have a dog that passes the tests of deserving to be bred and
passed all of its health tests, then you need to find a mate that
compliments your dog. No dog is perfect so, if you have one with a perfect
neck but, perhaps could use a little help in its hocks, you would look for
one with excellent hocks, even if its neck is not as nice as your dog. The
matching is tough but an experienced breeder can help you choose.

Once you have chosen your mate, there is still a lot to do. the mating
itself, whether natural or insemination, then the care of the bitch and the
birth and raising the pups. It is fun but it is a LOT of work and, if you do
it right, and safely, it can be very expensive. Keep the vet involved from
the beginning. Make sure mom eats well and watch VERY closely in case you
have to take her in for an emergency C-Section.

Breeding is a LOT of responsibility. To your bitch, your family and to the
breed and should be taken seriously. Few breeders actually make money. not
if they go about it in a responsible way. They do it for love of the breed.

So, ask yourself, first, why do you want to breed? is your dog a show dog,
service dog or working dog? Does the dog excel in the field? If the answer
to those questions are no, don't breed. is the dog old enough to be tested?
Has he or she passed the tests? Only breed if the answer is yes. Are you
financially prepared for all the possibilities? A C-Section can run upwards
of a $1,000.

These are things only you can answer but be sure you ask them before you
decide to breed. you are risking your dog when you breed her. It really will
NOT change her personality. It does while she is caring for her young but
only temporarily and only towards her young. Some bitches actually become
MORE aggressive while breeding and raising pups because they are protecting
their dogs.

Just be aware of them if you are even considering breeding. as young as your
pup is, you have LOTS of time to consider. If you plan to show her, you have
lots of time to do that before she is old enough for hip screening. If you
are interested in showing, find a local show or two to attend. Meet the
breeders and handlers. Ask their frank opinion of your dog. Listen to them
because you CAN show any dog (so long as there are no visible genetic
defects that will be and automatic DQ) but, showing is expensive. If the dog
is not up to snuff, you will be wasting your money.

Even if you never breed your dog, you have a lifelong companion who will
love you and adore you. you don't have to breed her. Just love her. That is
all either of you need.

Karon Adams

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From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of jmm
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:27 PM
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [boxer lovers] to breed or not to breed

hi all,

i have a new boxer puppy girl (9 weeks old now) - and my son suggested i
breed her at least once (he has a boxer) - that it will make her more
loyal/protective

i am undecided - i plan to get her fixed in July/August - so, unless i am
convinced it will be better to breed her one time, i plan to continue to get
her fixed - personally, i am still leaning towards spaying - i know that
boxer puppies are very valuable, but i work full time and don't have the
time to deal with breeding

i would appreciate any comments/opinions before i make my final decision

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