Breeding a pomapoo

[pomapoo*mom]

hello! i have a question. i have a 1 1/2 year old beautiful pomapoo (pomeranian/poodle) female. in our family we love her dearly. we were thinking maybe in about 5 years we could breed her with a pomeranian and then we would have her and her puppies. we would not sell them or give them away. She, as well as her babies will stay with our family. Would that be ok? to breed a pomapoo with a pom? and also will waiting 5 years be ok, or will that be too long and she won't be able to get pregnant? Thanks for all your helpful information.

[Dax]

As dogs age their health issues increase. I would not recommend waiting til a dog is 6 for her first litter. She would be at greater risk for developing pyrometra (pus in uterus). The risk increases with every heat she is not breed. She could easily live to be 15 years of age which is a long time. Is the risk to her of cancer, pyrometra or whelping complications worth having some puppies around? That is something you need to consider for yourself.

It would be just as easy to adopt, rescue or even buy another dog in a now or in few years.

[pomapoo*mom]

thanks for your answer, i didn't know that risks increase with each heat that she did not have a litter. I am really glad to know this of course it is not worth it. What age would you recommend a dog has its first litter? and did you know abut the breeds? is a pomapoo with a pom too much? is it bad to breed mixes? will the babies have health problems or the mom? any information will greatly help. thnaks!

[Dax]

I think around 2 is a good age. By then they are mature enough to handle the physical and emotional strains. I would recommend taking her to your vet and having a full assessment done. They will also be able to better advise you if there are more health concerns.

I believe that breeding a female to a smaller dog has fewer health risks than breeding to a larger dog. I am not overly fond of breeding mixes as you never know what you're going to get (and that includes health wise).

You should look to your vet as a partner in this endeavor - a frank and open discussion is first on the list. They can also inform you of the procedure to spay her if you decide to go that route.

How about showing some pictures of her. I have an image in my mind of a little ball of wool with eyes. LOL

[pomapoo*mom]

sorrry i tried the only one i could post was under my profile, i couldn't attach a link to reply. she is very very sweet and adorable. so im guessing your a professional breeder...i want a thruthful answer please: do you think we should breed her or not? are the babies and mom at high risk? we do not want to put either babies or mom at risk, that would be awful, we would just like to have them in our family for years to come. we love her dearly. thanks

[Dax]

No - I don't breed at all. It is not my interest. I leave that to other people. There doesn't seem to be a shortage of them.

Personally I would say NO don't breed. There are so many dogs being put to sleep in shelters. If you have room in your house and heart - you could save a life by adopting one of those.

[Dax]

Here is the post I wrote on all my reasons for advising you to spay/neuter instead of breeding. It is a very personal decision for you and only you can make that choice

http://www.prodoggroomingsupplies.co...=spay%2Fneuter

[piperpatooti]

Well i hate croos breeds so i would say no wright off the bat, but i agree with dax. with the pro and cons of spaying and breeding.

[pomapoo*mom]

well i agree about spaying and neutering i also have rabbits and spayed and neutered them becasue otherwise it would be unfair to them. i see your point about spaying but would also love to have her and her puppies. I will really really think about it. it breaks my heart that she will not pass on all her great attributes to a second generation but then spaying would be the right thing to do. i will think about it.

[RoughCollies]

This is my opinion about breeding your pomapoo:
First, the dog you have is already a mix (you said it yourself, pom x poodle), so why would you want to further break it down and breed her to a pom and make yet another mix?
Second, yes, there are many health problems that can arise from breeding a dog over six years old. Also, there ar more risks to the puppy. Not only that, but the mom may have worn out her mothering instincts by then. I know that is less likely to happen, but I've seen older dogs slowly stop wanting to care for puppies. They deserve a good retirement too!
Third, your opinion on the matter may change in five years. You may decide that you don't want to breed her or keep all of the puppies. Then, because you did not spay your beloved family pet, she can have serious health problems.
Fourth, even though small dogs tend to have less pups, if your dog did have four or five puppies, that is A LOT OF PUPPIES! I know that while taking care of nine collie pups, i am exhausted after the first week (I am not a breeder but my stepmom is and I puppy sit when she has shows) and when there are only a few left waiting for homes, I am worn out in a matter of hours. Keeping several puppies can be exhausting. Housebreaking, training, chewing, biting...you name it, it's hard enough with one puppy at a time. So if after 12 weeks of trying to handle three pups, you realize that you can't do it. What then? You will sell them, which means that one less dog in a shelter will find a home.

I am sure that you love your dog and have only the best intentions with her, so please take my advice and spay the dog as soon as possible. You will be helping everyone! If you are interested in another dog, call a pomeranian rescue or responsible breeder. They can help you find a great dog!