Breeding dogs often becomes a costly hobby or even a full-fledged business. Having decided to take up this business, it is important to understand that it will be necessary to put a lot of effort and financial resources, having previously studied an extensive amount of information.
Where to begin?
Having decided to breed dogs at home, the first thing to do is to choose a breed with which to work further. As a rule, preference is given to Pekingese, Labrador, Cocker Spaniels and German Shepherd Dogs, but you can choose any breed that meets the main criteria. Further, it is important to decide exactly where the whole process will be carried out. It is necessary to think up a place for an open-air cage, the presence and placement of individual compartments, the mode of feeding, walking, feeding, training and cleaning the room. Of course, at this stage financial calculations are also carried out.
At the next stage, the dogs are bought, which will be the basis for the kennel. It is better to purchase them in proven nurseries, although sometimes in private ads attractive offers are found. When choosing instances, it is important to ensure that the animal will eat moderately, multiply rapidly and give in to training.
It is important to clarify information about the ancestors of the dog and the presence of mental and physical diseases.
The breeder will also need access to conduct its main activities. Permission is given only when there is a guarantee that the dog may give birth. Having acquired a healthy animal in every sense, it will be necessary to contact RKF, where to exchange a puppy metric for pedigree.
It should be done before the puppy is 15 months old. Following the puppy will have to take to the exhibition, held by the official clubs of the country, capturing a copy of the owner, veterinary passport and puppy pedigree. After inspection, the expert will write out the conclusion. By taking him to a canine association, one can gain access to the breeding of purebred animals.
Is it profitable to do?
One of the main questions for a novice breeder is the question of profit. In principle, one should not expect big money, especially in the early years of the enterprise. The cost price of one puppy, made up of money spent on feeding and veterinarian services, is not much lower than the average market price. To increase the benefits, it is recommended to choose small breeds that eat less.
Besides, It is important to ensure that the selected breed is inherently immune to many common diseases., to significantly save on the services of a doctor. The acquired female should have a good pedigree - this will automatically increase the cost of puppies several times.
How to choose a breed of dogs?
The breed of dogs is chosen depending on many factors. The animal should be easily trained, have a friendly and obedient character, easily adapt to changing conditions and not be too picky in care.. Well, if the animal does not require large portions, and also have innate immunity to most diseases. These criteria correspond to the majority of pedigree dogs, the positive qualities of which have already been laid down almost at the genetic level.
Dog breeding is successful if the breed is kept clean, so the mating process will also have to be approached with particular seriousness.
Frequently selected for breeding labradors, characterized by friendly character, devotion and activity. In addition, this breed is easy to train, that for future buyers will be another plus.
Another great option is considered German Shepherd - very smart and understanding. In addition, the breed is ideal for service tasks, so it is often acquired when a home defender is required. The breeding process takes place without any difficulties.
Small cocker spaniels also possess appeasable character. They are often chosen by families with children, as they interact perfectly with the latter and pose no danger to them. Both English and American Cockers are bred. Finally, Pekingese are also popular, as they have, besides their unusual appearance, good character.
Breeding methods and techniques
Breeding is possible only with purebred, which uses several methods.
- Outbreeding involves the use of purebred animals that have no common ancestors. Selection of pairs in this case is quite close to the natural course of events. The complexity, and even the disadvantage of this method can be the inability to predict the results. Heredity can manifest itself in an unusual way, significantly violating the clarity of the signs of the breed. When outbreeding, dogs are chosen from two different lines with similar qualities. Over time, puppies will become less and less like their ancestors, and their proportions will differ from the standard. Therefore, outbreeding, despite the advantages, is not allowed to be used on a permanent basis.
- Inbreeding is to involve close relatives, for example, a sister and brother, or a father with a daughter. This method is used to consolidate certain characteristics of the breed. The use of inbreeding is recommended only to professionals when carefully studying selected manufacturers. Inbreeding can be useful, but sometimes it leads to the inheritance of negative qualities.
- Linebreeding or linear crossing involves crossing dogs that have a common ancestor, but are distantly related. This ancestor has a large range of positive qualities, as well as a stable ability to pass them on to his heirs.
- Outcrossing consists in the selection of couples who do not have common ancestors in the fourth and fifth generation. However, both participants of this pair should be obtained through linear crossing, as well as selected, taking into account the shortcomings that are inherited. With the help of outcrossing, a dog is introduced into the foundation, possessing the qualities necessary for the breed.
As for the methods of direct mating, there are two options.
- Free suitable for dogs showing favor to each other, as well as when a dog has long been unleashed. The owners in this situation should still control the whole process.
- Manual mode is selected when animals may need help. If for one of the dogs this mating is the first, the procedure also includes a veterinarian or a dog handler.
We make out the documents
As mentioned above, the breeding of dogs is allowed only with some important documents. The breeder himself must confirm his education, as well as the lease of the factory prefix and the registration of the nursery in the register of the Russian Cynological Federation. For dogs that will be the forefathers of this institution, RKF, as well as pedigree, will be required, with ancestors and animal titles listed in it.
If the owners decide to participate in the Kerung, held for the selection of the best representatives of the breed, then you will need a number of papers, including an assessment for participation in three different exhibitions, identification of the dog, confirmation of the absence of hemophilia and others.
Rules of maintenance and care
The maintenance and care of dogs is largely determined by the breed chosen for breeding, but when it comes to producers, there are still some uniform conditions. For example, the male should receive regular mineral supplements, since a lack of calcium leads to the development of paresis. Nutrition stala is based on protein and vitamin in the required amounts. Besides, it is important for him to organize physical activities and to walk more often.
On weekends, it is even recommended to take out animals to the nature, where they can run in plenty without any restrictions in the form of a collar or enclosure walls.
Sufficient attention should be paid to dog hygiene, including the care of the genital organs. If there are any obscure symptoms, it is recommended that you immediately douche or even consult a veterinarian. Feeding and caring for females is carried out in the same way, but in addition it is necessary to carry out anthelmintic procedures before viscous.
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