Breed Dogs, Earn Money - It's Not That Easy!

Title: Breed Dogs, Earn Money – It's Not That Easy!
Author: Moses Wright

Breed Dogs, Earn Money – It's Not That Easy!
The idea of surrounding yourself with cute puppies and dogs
all day and earning a living off it might seem enticing.
Dog breeding is a serious business and carries serious
responsibility. There are risks and surprises around the
corner for even the most experienced breeder. There are
many dog breeding concerns and considerations you should
think about before you decide to become a dog breeder.

To begin with, you must have high-quality parents when you
begin to breed. There are already an abundance of unwanted
mutt dogs in the world. Though some find places to live,
many of them end up being put down because there isn't
enough room in the shelter. Only by choosing high-quality
parents, you can ensure that your puppies offer the best
qualities of the breed and have better chances of finding
excellent owners for each litter.

The best way to find good parents is to review their
medical histories. The parents should both be free from
hereditary diseases and have been tested for infectious
diseases. Finally, the dogs should both display a good
temperament. You don't want to have puppies that are
unfriendly and unaffectionate towards their potential
owners.

Breeding is always risky for both the mother and the
father. E. Coli, strep and other bacteria can be common
problems when breeding in the country or on a farm. You
will need to take extra effort to ensure healthy mother and
puppies from these bacteria strains.

Not all of the puppies are sure to survive the birth or
time thereafter. Some puppies die during whelping, which
can be emotionally difficult. The effects of dying puppies
and sick moms are a risk that comes with breeding animals,
but should not be an overall deterrent.

Breeding and whelping the puppies can take time and cost
money. A whelping box is needed for the puppies, as well as
heat lamps, thermometers, hemostats and other medical items
to help the puppies and the mother during this vulnerable
time. You will need to practice using these instruments
before your new puppies arrive.

After the puppies arrive, the mother will look after them
for roughly 3 weeks. The mother will bathe and feed them,
generally keeping them out of trouble. The new puppies,
however, will need a safe and private place to stay during
this time so that the mom feels that her babies are
protected. She will also need access to go outside whenever
she wishes to avoid accidents. If she is housetrained and
on a schedule, it may be disrupted during this time and
sometimes, she will just need time away from the puppies.

You will need a lot of fresh newspaper or similar material
to keep the puppies and the area clean. The material will
need to be changed frequently in order to keep the area
safe from bacteria and other messes.

Puppies need to stay warm at all times. Hypothermia is the
leading cause of puppy mortality, so heat lamps with an
automatic thermostat are important equipments during the
upbringing of the puppies. You will need to keep the
puppies around 75 - 80F although the mother may get
uncomfortable and move farther away from the heat.

Most breeds will be continually attended by their mother,
but they often whine and bark at night. They will sleep an
hour, get up to go the bathroom and then want to play. They
will settle down, but you might be cleaning while they are
sleeping and not get any rest for yourself. Typically, this
pattern starts at the second or third week and lasts up
until the eighth or ninth week. If you ignore them all
night, you will have a large mess on your hands in the
morning and a higher risk of infection in the puppies.

You will need to bring the puppies in to be in to get their
shots and be checked by the vet. Then you will need to find
the puppies good homes. Be ready to experience some
emotional loss when you say goodbye to each puppy as they
venture off to their new homes. It's a bittersweet time for
puppy and owner.

If you can deal with all of these issues, being a dog
breeder is a rewarding experience. You can take pleasure in
the joy of adding a new member into a new family, as well
as create lifelong friendships.

About the Author:

Moses Wright is a pet lover and loves to help new pet
owners deal with their pet problems at home. You can find
more pet problems and solutions for free here:
http://www.petquery.com/

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