What if I do not want to spay my female, even though I don't plan to breed her?
Bengal FAQFemale cats will spray urine just like a male if they are not spayed before about 6 months of age. After about 6 months of age, a female cat will start going into monthly heat cycles, lasting about a week at a time. During this time, they get very vocal, often howling loudly all night long. Your cat will make you feel as unpleasant and uncomfortable as she does during this time. But there are also valid health reasons that female cats should be spayed.
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Jennifer Roberson's Cheysuli KennelsPet-quality puppies are sold only on a spay/neuter contract. Too many dogs, even purebred dogs, end up in shelters; and unfortunately there are unscrupulous people who want fertile dogs and bitches for puppy mills.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsSerious breeders find breeding partners at the shows, through their contacts in the club, and through ads in the breed magazine. Most serious breeders are quite choosy about how they breed to and it is suggested to do the same as above, go to shows to contact serious breeders to see if there is any interest. Though most serious breeders are very choosy about stud dogs and usually pick one that has achieved its championship title and has proven itself with quality get.
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FAQReduces your pet's desire to roam in search of a mate -- this also helps reduce the problems of free roaming animals; for example, car accidents and pet theft
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DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation | FAQBreeding a litter of puppies can be a joyous occasion or it can be a recipe for disaster. If you intend to breed your bitch, you need to be aware of the potential for things that can go wrong. It would be foolhardy to breed your bitch without a full understanding that sometimes disasters occur and the beloved pet can die.
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Frequently Asked Cichlid QuestionsWhat kind of personality do you want in your fish? Some cichlids are quiet and sedate, others are aggressive and territorial. Cichlid behavior is fascinating to watch and we shouldn't make value judgements that aggressive fish are bad. . . they are just following nature.
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Tibetan TerriersIf you hope to show or breed, you want a dog of excellent quality. Study the most recent (1987) STANDARD, a description of the ideal Tibetan approved by both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Tibetan Terrier Club of America. Try to see several Tibetans and compare them to the Standard and to each other before you purchase one. Do be fair to the breed and the breeder and tell him what you expect of your dog.
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Dog faqs, dog faqSame as in humans, the first cycles is just the signal that your dog biological matures. It does not mean the female is ready to raise puppies. Do not breed your female before she is 1 1/2 year old. Some dog breeds like the Golden Retriever should not have puppies before 3 years of age!
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Breeding your RottweilerOf course, health certifications such as hips and elbows cannot be certified until the bitch ifs 2-years, so that is the minimum age. When your female is about 2.5 years old, I find that this is the age she can handle her first litter. Don't rush breeding your female - take your time and breed only to improve the breed.
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FAQsI do occasionally allow my males to breed females that are owned by other breeders. All such breedings are arranged by Private Treaty. (My stud dogs are NOT available to the general public. Private arrangements may be made for the breeding of a particular bitch if the owner and I both agree to specific terms.
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FAQ Sick Puppy Tick Fleas Worms Spaying Breeding Training Ly...If you plan to breed your dog, she should have at least one heat periods first. This will allow her to physically mature allowing her to be a better mother without such a physical drain on her. Breeding after five years of age, unless she has been bred prior to that age, is not recommended. A first-time litter for a female more than five years old increases the risk of problems during the pregnancy and delivery.
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faqIf you targeted a male stem cell line you should have ~80% males and 20% female founders born. The male founders are the ones that you are most interested. A male chimera can be bred to a large number of wild-type females in a short period of time and produce heterozygote mice that much more rapidly. The female chimeras do not always breed, transmit through the germline, and there are published reports that they have genetic problem, i.e. are XXY.
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Finch Aviary - Care - Finch FAQTwo males or two females of most species will generally get along okay (although there can be exceptions). Alternatively, you can remove nestboxes and nesting material from their cage, but determined individuals can still lay in seed dishes. You can remove the eggs as they are laid, but this may stimulate more laying, which may deplete calcium from the hen. Replacing real eggs with fake eggs may encourage mom to sit and thus inhibit excessive egg-laying.
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Breeding your RottweilerEven professional breeders have a difficult time making a living at breeding Rottweilers. Besides, they aren't in it for the money - they are breeding because they love the breed and want to improve it throught careful and deliberate breeding of champion quality dogs that exhibit great working qualities, temperaments, and conformation (physical adherence to an established breed standard). Maybe you are just going to breed once to pick up some spare change. Still, total profit is: $2,400.
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If I buy a female from you can I breed it to one of your males?
Gemini n' Beaver Creek Poms - Frequently Asked Questions FAQ...ALL pet puppies of either gender have limited registration and no puppies from them can ever be registered with the AKC. If you purchased a pet puppy from me you also signed a contract that you would have that pet altered. If you are committed to becoming a show breeder and are prepared for the risks involved, I will help you succeed to the best of my ability.
Related Questionsfaq pageA.-Only if you purchased a breeding quality female. ALL pet puppies of either gender have limited registration and no puppies from them can ever be registered with the AKC. If you purchased a breeding quality female-then the answer is yes-but please read the cautionary statements above regarding breeding your dog. then decide if you want to be a breeder.Related Questions
I don't want to breed sheep. Do Icelandic's make good pets?
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Frequently Asked QuestionsI have no definite plans. Nor do I have the kind of home where that would be easy. Moreover, it will be two years before I would even think about that and if I did, it would be because she became an exceptional, healthy dog, not just because she's a longhair. Besides, I'm getting pretty old for that sort of thing. If something happens to her, I'll get another from Germany.
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Youngstead Saint Bernards - Frequently Asked QuestionsAs a responsible pet owner you should consider sterilizing your Saint Bernard bitch if you are not planning to breed. It is not necessary to sterilize your male, unless it is for purely health reasons and not related to breeding. Sterilizing your Saint Bernard bitch for other reasons such as reducing dominance or training or "to make her friendlier" is usually a waste of time. If you do sterilize your dog it will not become fat unless you feed it too much.
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Alpaca Facts: Answering Your Alpaca Questions!It is best to talk to as many experienced breeders as possible. You will gain lots of useful information from people who have already done the legwork. If you are serious it is advisable to develop a business plan, please contact us at info@alpacas-4-sale.com To be able to register your offspring you will need to become a member of the Alpaca Registry, Inc and apply for herd registration. The registry office can send you the appropriate forms.
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DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation | FAQJust because a dog is AKC registered doesn't mean it should be bred. A registered dog simply means that it's parents are also registered with the same registry. This confers no merit in itself, it simply means that the dog's lineage is known. Most registries do not make any assertions of quality in the dogs they register. They do not restrict the breeding of their dogs and there is no guarantee that a "registered" dog is a quality specimen.
Related QuestionsI HAVE A MALE/FEMALE PURE-BRED SAMOYED. HOW CAN I FIND SOMEONE TO BREED HIM/HER TO?
Frequently Asked QuestionsYour best bet is to find your local Samoyed club and attend its matches and shows so that people can get to know you and your dog/bitch. Having a successful show dog is the best and quickest route to generating interest in off spring of your dog. Your dog will be expected to meet some important criteria to be of interest to another breeder.
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FAQ Surname ProjectYou must find a brother, father, or male cousin (who will to sign the release) and have his DNA tested.
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