Are you thinking about breeding your Labrador retrievers? It is certainly an idea that many Lab owners will have at some time or another but there are a number of things to consider before deciding to take the plunge into canine breeding. Of course there are two distinct reasons why anyone would want to begin breeding Labrador Retrievers. The first to produce a litter for themselves and family, the second is as a commercial operation.
Whatever your reasons for breeding you Labrador Retriever it is important to understand that not all pregnancies result in a litter that is happy and healthy. For the first time breeder who owns their own Lab bitch, the birth of a litter at home can be a wonderful experience or a dreadful disaster. If the experience is to be successful, it is vitally important you have the best pairing of dogs. Each Lab must be in tip top shape physically and completely healthy. You should seek to eradicate the chance of inherited health problems such as hip dysplasia by checking each dogs lineage.
The temperament of the breeding pair is just as important as their health. Labradors inevitably end up in a family home so it is essential that they are temperamentally suited to sharing a home with children as well as adults.
Another essential point to consider when breeding Labrador Retrievers is to check the pedigrees of each of the breeding pair to ensure the dogs are not too closely related. The implications of using closely related dogs are poor health in the puppies, questionable temperament and a weakening of the bloodline.
Each of the breeding pair should be over two years-of-age and be given time to know each other before being allowed to mate. This will allow time for any issues over health and temperament to emerge. The breeding of Lab Retrievers is an important decision to make. It should be considered carefully and finding the right breeding pair is only the beginning of the hard work. Once the bitch is confirmed as pregnant, then the real work begins.
Looking after the Lab bitch during pregnancy and the whelping process can take a lot of hard work. Once she has given birth, care of the puppies and finding good homes for them can be a time-consuming and expensive business.
Of course the last point, finding good owners, should not be underestimated. Rest assured there is no way you will let the puppies go to just anyone. Be prepared to reject potential owners if you are not satisfied that they will offer a caring and loving home to a puppy.
Whatever your reasons for breeding you Labrador Retriever it is important to understand that not all pregnancies result in a litter that is happy and healthy. For the first time breeder who owns their own Lab bitch, the birth of a litter at home can be a wonderful experience or a dreadful disaster. If the experience is to be successful, it is vitally important you have the best pairing of dogs. Each Lab must be in tip top shape physically and completely healthy. You should seek to eradicate the chance of inherited health problems such as hip dysplasia by checking each dogs lineage.
The temperament of the breeding pair is just as important as their health. Labradors inevitably end up in a family home so it is essential that they are temperamentally suited to sharing a home with children as well as adults.
Another essential point to consider when breeding Labrador Retrievers is to check the pedigrees of each of the breeding pair to ensure the dogs are not too closely related. The implications of using closely related dogs are poor health in the puppies, questionable temperament and a weakening of the bloodline.
Each of the breeding pair should be over two years-of-age and be given time to know each other before being allowed to mate. This will allow time for any issues over health and temperament to emerge. The breeding of Lab Retrievers is an important decision to make. It should be considered carefully and finding the right breeding pair is only the beginning of the hard work. Once the bitch is confirmed as pregnant, then the real work begins.
Looking after the Lab bitch during pregnancy and the whelping process can take a lot of hard work. Once she has given birth, care of the puppies and finding good homes for them can be a time-consuming and expensive business.
Of course the last point, finding good owners, should not be underestimated. Rest assured there is no way you will let the puppies go to just anyone. Be prepared to reject potential owners if you are not satisfied that they will offer a caring and loving home to a puppy.
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