What will happen if i breed ?

ambiaxD · 06-23-2011, 02:01 AM

Okay, im not saying that i am but i have a 1yr old female gsd.If i breed her at that age are there any consequences ? Also Yes she is AKC. Please no rude comments.If its bad for her health then i just simply wont (:

sagelfn · 06-23-2011, 02:04 AM

It is like a 15yr old human having a baby only in a dog's case the mom might also eat the babies.

If you want to breed eventually there are a lot of great people to learn from here and info to get you started.

Lucy Dog · 06-23-2011, 02:06 AM

I'm not going to bash you, at least you came on here to ask without just doing it, but yes, it is extremely dangerous to breed a 1 year old puppy... she's just a puppy! Would a 12 year old (human) girl be ready to be pregnant and to nurse her baby? Of course not, she's just a child herself. It's really the same idea here.

As for being AKC, that really means nothing. It means your dog is purebred, but that's it. It says nothing about her temperament and health - both of which are genetic and will be passed on to her puppies.

Plus, it's a very real possibility your dog can die due to the pregnancy. Are you prepared for that?

And is there a reason you want to breed her?

ambiaxD · 06-23-2011, 02:07 AM

oh, well whats the perfect age ? because i have another AKC gsd and she is four and the vet said shes to old to have puppys ?-.-

sagelfn · 06-23-2011, 02:09 AM

There is no perfect age. It depends on maturity (both mentally and physically) at the very least 2 yrs so that OFA tests can be done on hips and elbows.

Perhaps your vet was just being polite and doesn't think your dog should be bred

ambiaxD · 06-23-2011, 02:16 AM

Oh i see... thanks ! sorry ihave one moree question ! what is the oldest age for a gsd to have puppies lol -.-sry

Lucy Dog · 06-23-2011, 02:16 AM

The perfect age is when the dog's hips and elbows have been OFA'd (minimum 2 years old). When the dog has been titled. When the perfect stud dog is found to complement the female and accomplish whatever goal you've set for the breeding.

Here's a good flow chart to follow:

When all of these are done... maybe, your dog is ready to be bred.

Why so eager to breed? Females can live a very fulfilling life without ever having a litter. Is there a reason behind this?

Lin · 06-23-2011, 02:18 AM

1 year is much too young to breed. And there are health concerns with breeding no matter what the age. There is the risk of the bitch dying, needing an expensive c section, not feeding the pups or caring for them, eating them, and so forth. The risks are minimized somewhat by experienced breeders who know the things to do. If you're interested in breeding in the future it would be in your best interest to find a breeder to mentor you. Someone to help you learn the genetics and read the pedigrees and determine what is a good match. Someone to guide you in training and titling your dogs. To call if something goes wrong and you have a question in the middle of the night. Someone to tell you what tests are needed to be run before breeding, and what the results of the tests mean. To learn all of these things on your own is a very lengthy undertaking.

I would not ask a veterinarians advice on breeding. They know health, but there is so much more involved.

ambiaxD · 06-23-2011, 02:25 AM

@lucky Dog im not eager to breed. I love gsd with all my heart. I grew up with them but never bred. Thats why im trying to get info. So nothing goes wrong IF i do. Also before i breed here of course im going to get her hips checked.

sagelfn · 06-23-2011, 02:30 AM

What lines are your GSDs? Can you post their pedigrees? Does the breeder(s) you purchased them from have a website?

Even the most experienced breeders can have things go wrong.

If you love the breed with all of your heart then be responsible.

06-23-2011, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
ambiaxD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 30	What will happen if i breed ? Okay, im not saying that i am but i have a 1yr old female gsd.If i breed her at that age are there any consequences ? Also Yes she is AKC. Please no rude comments.If its bad for her health then i just simply wont (:

06-23-2011, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	It is like a 15yr old human having a baby only in a dog's case the mom might also eat the babies. If you want to breed eventually there are a lot of great people to learn from here and info to get you started. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

06-23-2011, 02:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	I'm not going to bash you, at least you came on here to ask without just doing it, but yes, it is extremely dangerous to breed a 1 year old puppy... she's just a puppy! Would a 12 year old (human) girl be ready to be pregnant and to nurse her baby? Of course not, she's just a child herself. It's really the same idea here. As for being AKC, that really means nothing. It means your dog is purebred, but that's it. It says nothing about her temperament and health - both of which are genetic and will be passed on to her puppies. Plus, it's a very real possibility your dog can die due to the pregnancy. Are you prepared for that? And is there a reason you want to breed her? __________________ Paul

06-23-2011, 02:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	There is no perfect age. It depends on maturity (both mentally and physically) at the very least 2 yrs so that OFA tests can be done on hips and elbows. Perhaps your vet was just being polite and doesn't think your dog should be bred __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

06-23-2011, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	The perfect age is when the dog's hips and elbows have been OFA'd (minimum 2 years old). When the dog has been titled. When the perfect stud dog is found to complement the female and accomplish whatever goal you've set for the breeding. Here's a good flow chart to follow: When all of these are done... maybe, your dog is ready to be bred. Why so eager to breed? Females can live a very fulfilling life without ever having a litter. Is there a reason behind this? __________________ Paul

06-23-2011, 02:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
ambiaxD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 30	oh, well whats the perfect age ? because i have another AKC gsd and she is four and the vet said shes to old to have puppys ?-.-

06-23-2011, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
ambiaxD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 30	Oh i see... thanks ! sorry ihave one moree question ! what is the oldest age for a gsd to have puppies lol -.-sry

06-23-2011, 02:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,243	1 year is much too young to breed. And there are health concerns with breeding no matter what the age. There is the risk of the bitch dying, needing an expensive c section, not feeding the pups or caring for them, eating them, and so forth. The risks are minimized somewhat by experienced breeders who know the things to do. If you're interested in breeding in the future it would be in your best interest to find a breeder to mentor you. Someone to help you learn the genetics and read the pedigrees and determine what is a good match. Someone to guide you in training and titling your dogs. To call if something goes wrong and you have a question in the middle of the night. Someone to tell you what tests are needed to be run before breeding, and what the results of the tests mean. To learn all of these things on your own is a very lengthy undertaking. I would not ask a veterinarians advice on breeding. They know health, but there is so much more involved. __________________ Sorry dude. I can't live up to your expectations all of the time. Sometimes I'm going drink six miniature bottles of rum and then draw horses. That's just the way the world works. - Allie Brosh

06-23-2011, 02:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
ambiaxD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 30	@lucky Dog im not eager to breed. I love gsd with all my heart. I grew up with them but never bred. Thats why im trying to get info. So nothing goes wrong IF i do. Also before i breed here of course im going to get her hips checked.

06-23-2011, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	What lines are your GSDs? Can you post their pedigrees? Does the breeder(s) you purchased them from have a website? Even the most experienced breeders can have things go wrong. If you love the breed with all of your heart then be responsible. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

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