Dog Breeding - I'll make money From Dog Breeding

Dog Breeding - I'll make money From Dog Breeding !

Hmmmm.
I hear this a lot and in some cases, maybe it's true.
For instance, if you have a small breed dog who only has 2-4 puppies, you sell them for $1,000 each and you make your dog have litters at least twice a year, then yes, you may make money.
There is howwever, a name for this.
Backyard Breeder !

If you want to breed from your dog when she is 2 or over, have all the appropriate tests done, get all the right equipment and are fully prepared for raising puppies for at least 8 weeks you may still make money..... but everything in dog breeding is NOT equal !

For instance, some dogs have a high rate of surgical births. The Pug and other Bull dog breeds have large heads and the puppies are often distressed.
You may need quick veterainery intervention. Even at normal times of the day this is not cheap.
Do you have dog insurance ?!!!

Larger dogs do tend to have larger litters so you may imagine you'll make more money here.....
Well, many large dogs have serious issues also when it comes to birth.
There is also the very real problems of hip & elbow dysplasia, which if not tested for can lead to many puppies having this condition.
You or your customers may need their puppy operating on. Pet insurance anyone ???

OK, you see where I'm going with this, right ?

There is no way to know how much your dog giving birth will cost and so like anything else I urge people to only do it when they have fully researched the undertaking.

Read a good book on the subject first and talk to people who have bred their dog. It's amazing how much you can learn from these two things.

Next time ; Should I breed my mixed breed ?

Lincoln.

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I know that seems like a drastic measure, but one operation on my Bullmastiff for her knee joint cost me $2,500 !
Worth a look if nothing else !