german shepherd breeding

[max_im]

i want to breed my german shepherd next summer and i was woundering how many times so dogs go into heat a year and if u could provied any other info like web sites or any thing that would be good too

[Moo]

Dogs generally go into heat twice a year.

Curious as to what your reasons are for wanting to breed?

[Pooch_]

You really shouldnt breed cuz there are millions of dogs dying right now.

[max_im]

Originally Posted by Moo

Dogs generally go into heat twice a year.

Curious as to what your reasons are for wanting to breed?

hmmmmm my reasons mostly the money

im only kidding the money is just a nice bonus i want to breed her for the experince and she is such a wondurful dog that if her puppys are any thing like her they will make someones life very happy

[max_im]

is any one here i really need some info

[Pooch_]

Dont breed, if you want to experience it, foster a pregnant dog from a shelter.

[Moo]

There's a sticky at the top of this forum. It tells basics... But there really should be some reason that you would want to breed... bettering the GSD breed. Hips, elbows, eyes should be checked and rated well, achievements? Obedience, etc.

Fostering, as Pooch says, would be a good idea as well.

[Dax]

I hate to say this but if you don't even know how many heat cycles a dog has a year are you knowledgeable enough to even consider breeding? Your dog might be a wonderful dog but there is nothing to say that her pups will be.

Please read some reasons why you might want to reconsider:
http://www.prodoggroomingsupplies.co...=spay%2Fneuter

If you still wish to breed - you should invest time and money in reading up on the entire process. As Moo advised, stuck to the top of the breeding forum is a thread with several good reference links.

[max_im]

okay everyone has to learn at somepoint im not a born genius thats why im asking questinons and let me make my own deciousions on weather i want to breed my dog
at least i didnt just go and find a german shepherd in the park im asking questions and getting informirmed before i do some of u guys have seroius problems

[Blaze]

okay everyone has to learn at somepoint im not a born genius thats why im asking questinons and let me make my own deciousions on weather i want to breed my dog
at least i didnt just go and find a german shepherd in the park im asking questions and getting informirmed before i do some of u guys have seroius problems

I think that it's great you want to learn about breeding before you go ahead and do and obviously everyone will have questions they need answered about the topic and you are right everyone does need to learn, but at the same time breeding is a very serious commitment and you should be 100% sure about it before you decide to venture into it with your dog. This is a great site and I have been given very helpful advice about my dog while she was both pregnant as well as since she's had her babies. I don't think the people on here have serious problems. They all care about dogs and don't want to see anymore homeless pups in the world. There are many people who rush into breeding and then find once the pups are born that it has been a big mistake and far more work than first anticipated. Like the others have suggested I'd do more research on the topic first. There are many informative books and websites that can help you. Also I think it is vital that before any breeding takes place your dog (and the stud) have both been checked by the vets and given the all clear for any defects/health problems and been rated high. Also I believe that any breeding dog should have a great temperament and it should be a credit to its breed standard. Also you say you want to breed your dog next summer but don't know how many heat cycles they have. Has she had any? In my opinion no dog should be bred before the 2-3 heat. I don't think anyone is saying that you can't breed your dog simply that you should put more thought and research into it. Having pups is a very time consuming process that is very rewarding if done correctly but it isn't an easy decision and you should consider all the pros and cons before getting into it.

Good luck with whatever you decide.