Breeding my young Rottweiller

[lil bex]

Hi im new i have two beautifullrottwilers one female aged 1 and one male aged 3!! we were thinking aabout brreding but as she is still quite yong we fear it ma cause damage to her but we really dont know what to do!!I would be greafull if someone could give me any more information on what affects this mite have!! thanks !!

[coco-bean]

what are your intentions with these dogs?
Do you plan on showing them? doing obedience or even agility? or are they just pets?
If they are pets i would strongly advise against it, if you are not going to better your breed then i would never even think about it!
Are they registered? if they are, are they the standard size, weight, height, coloring?
have you done your homework on this breed, besides owning it?
do the puppies have homes?
AND last but not least...if you choose to do so, please wait until at least 2 years of age?
If you are unsure of her age right now being too young...then you have alot of work to do!
those are just some things you need to ask yourself WAY before you even start thinking about breeding! Im sure the other members have more questions for you though too!
Tonya

[eb4i]

If you don't intend to work the dogs, or forward the breed, I gotta say no.

There are too many Rotties out there now. The breed has been too popular for too long. We need to stop breeding.

[borzoimom]

Well first of all- she needs to be at least two years old. SEcond look into your breed specifics on genetic testings. Some of the tests can not be done until 2 years old. Even a prelim is a good sign, but the hips, elbows and eyes continue to change until 2 years old in some breeds ( yours being one of them..and prone to happen in that breed- as well as many other breeds..)
Secondly- what do you know of the dogs history? Cancer has a high incident in rotties, so you need to find out if cancer has been in the siblings, the parents, grandparents etc.
Also- how is their temperment?? Although poor temperments can be situational, it also can be genetic contributions as well. And are the parents titled etc- in any field?? etc..
Also - just because she is young, she can get pregnant too soon. Make sure you watch her heats like a hawk! Having pups is a drain on the mother- so she needs to be in top health to have a litter.
Remember- pups are expensive! Never mind the costs for genetic testings to insure healthy pups, money for eventing etc.. The pups themselves are. The mother needs more food, the pups are bottomless pits, and of course- puppy shots, mothers care- including money for a possible C section if it happens.. Its hard back breaking work!!!

[coco-bean]

with the small amount of information youve given to start this thread, i would highly suggest you leave the breeding to someone else who knows what they are doing.
Spay and neuter your two and let them live happy, healthy lives just being a part of your family!

[Katlovesdogs]

You really shouldnt breed just for the hell of it!! 1 year is way too young, you should only breed if they are both registered with the appropriate kennel club (depending on which country your in), and you have put them through the appropriate health tests. Why do you want to breed? to make money? ithink its 8000 dogs in the uk which are put down every year coz they arent wanted, you should only bring more into the world for the right reasons!!

I'd also like to add this - you say you dont know what to do? Why arent you disscussing this with your vet? If you had done any research at all you'd know that 1 year is too young - it dosnt sound like you know what your doing, so please leave dog breeding to those who do.

[eb4i]

There are just too many Rotties out there. Period.

It's not a breed that every first time owner should be able to get thier hands on for 400 dollars.

All the questions about age and lineage and so on are beside the point. I know of some excellent Rottie lines that were allowed to die out because the breeders were so concerned about the breed being diluted.

If those lines were not allowed to flourish... I can't imagine condoning 'random' breeding.

Having said that... there's no need to alter the dogs... Just don't let them breed.

[vagreys]

Please don't feed the trolls.