silly question

[husky lover]

Now this is going to be a really silly question but is it bad if I get a male and a female husky from the same litter and then breed them? I don't know how it works and I won't be ready for that anytime soon since my husky is only a puppy still, i'm just curious because my wife and I were talking about it tonight.

[tessa_s212]

Yes, it is bad. You should not inbreed closely related dogs such as brother to sister, or mother to son. I cannot support that statement with science, but I do know for a fact that genetics play a major role in as to why you shouldn't.

If you are infact interested in breeding, I'd talk to the breeder of your now pup. Ask about conformation(that is if she shows) and all the health tests they completed. Ask how much it costs, and how much time and energy they put forth to raise litters of puppies.

Now, I am not trying to be rude, just express my opinion. I feel that no dog should be bred unless it is of very good quality. All dogs have their faults but with carefull breeding you can eliminate(through many generations) those faults. Temperment, and health are a major concern when breeding. I LOVE to see CGC and TDI tested dogs when looking for a breeder. It proves that their dogs have stable, loving temperments. It also proves that the dogs HAVE been worked with and that they DO get plenty of training and attention. Ask your breeder about any health issues and checks that will be needed. I also look for a breeder that does infact participate in what the breed was originally bred to do. For huskies, that would be sledding(not sure exactly what it is called). I also like to see that they are a bit interested in conformation and trying to breed for "type" along with the natural instincts.

Hope this helped a bit

[hisfirst]

Doesn't in-breeding intensify the breed's health problems. (like hip dysplasia, etc.?)

[Rudy's_Buddy]

Breeding siblings is called inbreeding, and that's bad. Inbreeding can cause problems in the puppies if it were to happen since their genetics are so similar. So in other words, don't do it.

I'm sure there are other people who will be able to provide further knowledge, but the main answer will stay the same; it isn't good to inbreed.

~T

[tessa_s212]

hisfirst--I am no expert, but I believe so.

[eXile]

Also increases the seizures in the pups. When I was living at the house. My neighbour told me that he had a pit a few years back and because the dam and sire were so closely related ( think he said brother and sister ) The dog would just randomly drop to the floor and have seizures. Though I have heard line breeding can help to breed out certain defects in the line. Its risky.

A while ago I was reading that you can actually cross some pairs in the family without coming out with defects. Those exact pairs I dont remember.

My say on it. If your not an experienced breeder. Line breeding isnt something to "fiddle" around with.

[Fran27]

Would you have babies with your brother/sister?

[tessa_s212]

eXile--I, unfortunately, know that by experience. Cocoa came from a very bad BYB that kep her puppies in rabbit cages outside and the dogs in small kennels. They were all covered in urine and feces. If you look at Cocoa's pedigree you can how badly inbred all their dogs probably were. We had actually gotten both Cocoa and her half brother at the same time for breeding(back when my mom was a BYB). The BYB had told us it would be perfectly fine to breed them! (Don't worry, we never did. Cocoa is now spayed)Well, .....cocoa's been having seizures since the time about 1 1/2 - 2 years old. She is now 5.

[Dobified]

It is called " Line " breeding but is usually not done bewteen siblings. Line breeding usually skips one or two generations.

Father to grandaughter, Mother to grandson and so on.

Personally I don't like it but breeders do it to " improve " on certain features and qualities.

In my books you are asking for trouble.

Rudy is linebred and he is fine so far. He is also garunteed to be fine. A lot of purebred dogs are line bred. Look at the lineage's.

[whimzikal]

Hi
Line breeding is different than inbreeding. You can search it and learn more.
Line breeding is not for a beginner breeder tho.
If I were you, I'd purchase the mate from a completely different line.
Just my opinion on that one. Research, research and research some more
that's the best advice!