Back to back breedings

[lakotasong]

Originally Posted by Dekka

My understanding is if the first pregnancy goes well its easier on their body to do back to back. But if there was any difficulty with the first one I would be waiting a heat.

If there was any difficulty with the first one, why would you breed the bitch again at all?

[Dekka]

Depends what the difficulty was. Dekka was spayed during her C section a week and a bit ago. Not just due to needing a C section but due the panic and stress see seemed to experience. If the bitch say, had c section but otherwise was fine.. I would breed again, say had a bit of retained placenta...I would breed again. There are many 'minor' issues that a bitch could have that would make me not want to breed her with out a rest, but that would not stop me from breeding her again.

[lakotasong]

Originally Posted by Dekka

If the bitch say, had c section but otherwise was fine.. I would breed again, say had a bit of retained placenta...I would breed again. There are many 'minor' issues that a bitch could have that would make me not want to breed her with out a rest, but that would not stop me from breeding her again.

I just can't agree with that. Oh well. Thank you for the answer.

[Dekka]

Why not? If there is not more increased risk to the mom and pups? I can understand if there is a risk of repeat.

Many breeds do routine C sections.. do you say they should never bred?

Come on now you guys. Time for a new thread!

[lakotasong]

Originally Posted by Dekka

Why not? If there is not more increased risk to the mom and pups? I can understand if there is a risk of repeat.

Many breeds do routine C sections.. do you say they should never bred?

I just don't consider it ethical or in the best interest of the bitch, the puppies or the breed as a whole. And I do have a problem with breeds that can't reproduce/birth naturally, yes. Man has created some horrible things in our canine companions.

[Dekka]

So lets say there is x percentage of a minor complication for all births. Lets say there is still only x percentage risk.. how is it unethical? Should we just no breed dogs in the first place (as there is always a risk).

As I said I can totally understand not breeding if there is an increased risk. But if it is no more risky than the first breeding I am at a loss to see how there is an ethical issue.

SUMMITVIEW:

I am RESPECTFULLY asking you, for the second time, to please not crap on my thread. Please start a new thread for your discussion.

Thank you.