Breeding chihuahuas

[miss miami]

Can someone please advise at what age a chi bitch usually comes into season, I have had my first chi for 6 months and I am totally hooked,

Miami has the most loving nature, now both of my sisters want one, It would be great if anyone could give me some info......

Also would breeding my chi change her personality, i would of course keep one of the pups too if i decide to go ahead.

Or would you advise against breeding her and opt to buy more chis???

Thanks so much!

Also miami is a large chi is it ok to mate her with a small one??

 

[Rhino]

I would advise against it. Breeding because your dog has nice qualities is not reason enough to bring puppies into the world.

Breeding should be done because you want to better the breed. Because you want to contribute to the gene pool. The only way you can contribute positively, is to prove that your dog is worth breeding.

Has your dog ever competed and won in a show for conformation? Agility? Obedience?

Does your dog have champions in its history, or other "worthy" dogs?

How old is your dog - 6 months is TOO YOUNG to breed. Wait until the dog is 2 years old.

What kind of genetic health testing are you going to do?

What kind of screening are you going to do before finding the right male?

What kind of breeder are you going to be, and who will you be supplying pups too? Will you sell them with spay/neuter contracts? Will you offer health guarantees? Will you be prepared to keep a WHOLE litter? Are you prepared to exorcise your rights as the breeder if someone breeches a contract? Are you prepared to follow up with the pups to ensure they ARE being taken care of?

I think you have a lot to think about.

It's nice that your dog has a nice personality, but there is more to breeding then that.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

I would advise against it. Breeding because your dog has nice qualities is not reason enough to bring puppies into the world.

Breeding should be done because you want to better the breed. Because you want to contribute to the gene pool. The only way you can contribute positively, is to prove that your dog is worth breeding.

Has your dog ever competed and won in a show for conformation? Agility? Obedience?

Does your dog have champions in its history, or other "worthy" dogs?

How old is your dog - 6 months is TOO YOUNG to breed. Wait until the dog is 2 years old.

What kind of genetic health testing are you going to do?

What kind of screening are you going to do before finding the right male?

What kind of breeder are you going to be, and who will you be supplying pups too? Will you sell them with spay/neuter contracts? Will you offer health guarantees? Will you be prepared to keep a WHOLE litter? Are you prepared to exorcise your rights as the breeder if someone breeches a contract? Are you prepared to follow up with the pups to ensure they ARE being taken care of?

I think you have a lot to think about.

It's nice that your dog has a nice personality, but there is more to breeding then that.

I agree with Rhino. You shouldn't breed your dog just because she has a nice personality and you want more of her...her pups won't be exactly like her anyways. If you'd like another Chihuahua, why not search for one in your area at www.petfinder.com? And have your pup spayed BTW got any pics we love seeing pictures of dogs.

 

[bubbatd]

Double Echo !!

 

[miss miami]

Thank you for the info, i guess i was very naive!

So much to think about, i think it would be best to get another female chi, will they fight if i have two females???

I would hate to get another and for miami to reject her!!!, is this usual with chis i don't really want a male and a female for obvious reasons???

a pic of miami with my mother.

 

[showpug]

I agree with what everyone before me has said. I would also like to add that chis can have very difficult deliveries and require very expensive c-sections to deliver their pups. A lot of times their litters consist of one or two pups. It's just not worth it if you really weigh what you are getting into. The best thing you could do for her is spay her before her first heat cycle. This will prevent ovarian and unterine cancer, pyometra and almost completley reduce her chance of getting mammary cancer some day.

 

[miss miami]

i see

And at what age would you normaly have this done?
Miami is NEVER in contact with any other dogs so i don't have to worry about her becoming pregnant she is a pure breed pedigree 5 generations, papered and fully vaccinated she was extreemly expensive even by chi standards in britain and i would hate for anything bad to happen to her so vet bills are not a problem.

It is still pretty hard to find smooth coat chis in england at present i waited for over a year for miami.

I just find it really strange that my vet has not advised that this would be a good option? I know that miami is the only chi on her books but she had not mentioned preventing cancer and such like.

 

[showpug]

And at what age would you normaly have this done?
Miami is NEVER in contact with any other dogs so i don't have to worry about her becoming pregnant she is a pure breed pedigree 5 generations, papered and fully vaccinated she was extreemly expensive even by chi standards in britain and i would hate for anything bad to happen to her so vet bills are not a problem.

It is still pretty hard to find smooth coat chis in england at present i waited for over a year for miami.

I just find it really strange that my vet has not advised that this would be a good option? I know that miami is the only chi on her books but she had not mentioned preventing cancer and such like.

Wow, I am shocked your vet has not recommended spaying to you yet Spaying is best done at about 6 months. The procedure is generally safe and very routine. Leaving her intact, especially if she is not bred will open a whole new can of worms when it comes to her health. If I were you, I would look into the benefits of spaying your dog and bring it up to your vet next time. It is best to do it before the first heat cycle and chis go into heat anytime from 6 months to a year. I worked in a vet clinic for a long time and we saw many, many health problems in dogs that were left intact. I also witnessed some heartbreaking events with pregnant chis. I can tell how much you love your dog, and I would hate for you to go through the same hardships. Even top breeders who have a ton of experience go through many hardships when it comes to breeding.

 

[Zoom]

First, welcome to the forums!

Second, spaying and neutering isn't as big a "thing" overseas as it is here in the US. My boss (who does show and breed) has a spayed Beaceron pup and was asked by a French judge "what tragedy occured?" because that's the usual reason behind spay/neuter over there.

But what showpug said is true. Spaying now will reduce many health problems. I'm not an expert on chi's, but Miami, while darling looking and I'm sure she's a wonderful pet, doesn't look to have "champion" or breeding-worthy conformation. Just because a dog is expensive and comes from good bloodlines doesn't meant that it will also be a champion. Also, given that chi's do have such hard labors, would you really want to risk losing your darling for the chance she may have one pup?

 

[miss miami]

Omg!

Thank you all so much for your frank and honest views, i honestly never knew that breeding dogs was so dangerous!

I have had miami microchipped when she had her second needles and everything but being spayed has not yet been brought up, she goes back for a 3rd needle next week, so i will enquire.
I just honestly think that as chis are still very hard to come by in england (at present) people are very unaware of how to properly manage the breed.

 

[Rhino]

Tpeople are very unaware of how to properly manage the breed.

If you're able to acknowledge that, then that's an even bigger reason to not breed. Unless you're experienced enough to contribute positively and set a good example in preserving the breed, you'd just end up being "one of them". Know what I mean?

Is anyone else pleasantly surprised by someone actually WANTING learn about responsible breeding?

Welcome Miami!!

 

[Gallien Jacks]

Just because a dog has a long pedigree has nothing to do with breeding quality, if you have to ask these questions then its a good indication that she should be spayed, if you dont show your dog then you have no idea if she is quality

 

[Gallien Jacks]

If you're able to acknowledge that, then that's an even bigger reason to not breed. Unless you're experienced enough to contribute positively and set a good example in preserving the breed, you'd just end up being "one of them". Know what I mean?

Is anyone else pleasantly surprised by someone actually WANTING learn about responsible breeding?

Welcome Miami!!

yes i am its a nice change, as long as she listens and understands fully whats involved

 

[rosebud*]

So much to think about, i think it would be best to get another female chi, will they fight if i have two females???

I would hate to get another and for miami to reject her!!!, is this usual with chis i don't really want a male and a female for obvious reasons???

a pic of miami with my mother.

most of the times they won't "fight" they will play fight, but more than likely miami will let the other dog know that she is the alpha, if she feels that way. You can get a male if you spay and nueter both of them.

 

[Saje]

Get a male and keep your female and alter them both. That's what I'd do. You don't need to be breeding. I'm glad you are asking lots of questions though.

 

[Gallien Jacks]

yep two girls can get along but they would prob fight if they wernt spayed, but a neutered male and a spayed bitch is the best choice

 

[RD]

First of all, thank you SO much for being open minded and polite. After dozens upon dozens of rude and selfish people, it is very nice to see somebody who is actually wanting to do the right thing.

As far as breeding goes.. In my very, very humble opinion, Miami is not of breeding quality. She is a cutie pie and looks like she's a great little companion, but her structure just isn't up to par with that of many Chihuahuas being bred. I would personally look into getting her altered, or at least prevent her from breeding. (Spaying is definitely the easier way to go, if you ask me)
If you are interested in breeding, I would start talking to reputable Chihuahua breeders and researching all you can about the breed and what goes into breeding them responsibly. Once you've done your research and gotten involved with the breed, I would start looking for a foundation dog or bitch and a reputable mentor who can help you and teach you how to show dogs, and better explain what goes into breeding. (It's very expensive, for one thing. A vet tech that I know breeds Chis, and she says that if you want to breed a Chihuahua bitch, you should have a few thousand dollars in the bank for health testing and in case things go wrong.)

Welcome to the forum by the way!

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

If you're able to acknowledge that, then that's an even bigger reason to not breed. Unless you're experienced enough to contribute positively and set a good example in preserving the breed, you'd just end up being "one of them". Know what I mean?

Is anyone else pleasantly surprised by someone actually WANTING learn about responsible breeding?

Welcome Miami!!

Yup !!!

I am very happy to hear this since I just saw the product of uneducated breeding. When my neighbors lost their pregnant Chi in labor.

Miami is adorable btw

 

[xxxpoo]

I want to reiterate the difficulty in breeding chihuahuas.... those under 4-5 pounds shouldn't be bred at all. The cost in breeding them would be greater than what you would get in return if you choose to sell the pups. You're more likely going to need a c-sec for her... and after being sedated, she may not take the pup when she awakes....... JUST TOO MANY RISK INVOLVED!

If your dog is a pet, they should't be bred..... rule of thumb

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

Thank you for being respsonsible with your dog ! You don't know how many people we get asking about breeding and totally ignore our advice.