Dog Owner Chat V. 5

[Star_Bun]

So I am breeding my Australian shepherd next year and thought I would ask if anyone knows any good tips?
If you don't agree with breeding dogs, please don't comment. I am breeding her to AKC requirements.
Thank you for any tips!

I don't know much about breeding dogs but I've seen a lot about "puppy culture" which is a training guide and whatnot for puppies that a lot of breeders use. It really helps socialize them and get them on the right track from the very start.
here's the website! https://shoppuppyculture.com
I think you have to buy the guides which is a downside but it's something that's worth considering.

[Blue_Aussie]

Sorry I meant that the AKC organization has breed standards, and she has all of the right traits and such. Sorry I worded that wrong! Mazie is currently 7 months, breeding age is during second heat, so next year ish. Thanks for the suggestion about that guide!

[eleutheromania]

You honestly can't tell a dog will be breedable by 7 months of age. They are still growing structurally. Plus, OFA hips etc cannot be processed until 2 years of age. Also as Trans asked, what titles/sport titles do you plan for her to earn and compete in. And has she been genetically tested? What are her faults and strong points in her structure that you can tell so far, what stud can compliment her and aid in correcting any structural faults. these are all things you should be asking before even deciding to breed a dog. Also, breeding on the second heat is not always the rule of thumb, especially if the dog is under two years and has no testing done. Other things you should be considering, an emergency vet, vet visits, the cost of an emergency c-section. signs of labor and what to do when a puppy isn't breathing, nursing, or even if mom is struggling with the labor. puppy shots, worming, rear dewclaw removal and docking of tails if that is decided.

[Skysong]

Y’all, my aunt has three of the top 5 fastest GSD in the US.

Sasha Von Schattenhaus
Cymber von Schattenhaus
Alana von Schattenhaus

I think Alana was her other registered one. She has.... four girls now?
Two males, one neutered, one stud.

She’s spent her weekend at the FastCat event in the south eastern US.

Her first litter of puppies are mostly sold, too. ^^

And the male she bought for stud purposes passed his hip and elbow evaluation with flying colors. <3

[mierose]

Y’all, my aunt has three of the top 5 fastest GSD in the US.

Sasha Von Schattenhaus
Cymber von Schattenhaus
Alana von Schattenhaus

I think Alana was her other registered one. She has.... four girls now?
Two males, one neutered, one stud.

She’s spent her weekend at the FastCat event in the south eastern US.

Her first litter of puppies are mostly sold, too. ^^

And the male she bought for stud purposes passed his hip and elbow evaluation with flying colors. <3

Quick question - is "Von" a common name part for GSDs? When I was first looking at dogs this summer, I wanted a GSD and found a rescue that specialized in adopting out GSDs and their mixes. All of them had "Von" in the name. I'm fairly curious as to whether or not that's a "thing" for the breed?

[eleutheromania]

I think it just means from. Like their name and from that bloodline. I would guess skysong's aunt's bloodline is Schattenhaus. Though i'm not entirely sure.

That pretty cool that they ranked so high in Fastcat. Congrats to your aunt on that and her stud passing with flying colors.

[Blue_Aussie]

You honestly can't tell a dog will be breedable by 7 months of age. They are still growing structurally. Plus, OFA hips etc cannot be processed until 2 years of age. Also as Trans asked, what titles/sport titles do you plan for her to earn and compete in. And has she been genetically tested? What are her faults and strong points in her structure that you can tell so far, what stud can compliment her and aid in correcting any structural faults. these are all things you should be asking before even deciding to breed a dog. Also, breeding on the second heat is not always the rule of thumb, especially if the dog is under two years and has no testing done. Other things you should be considering, an emergency vet, vet visits, the cost of an emergency c-section. signs of labor and what to do when a puppy isn't breathing, nursing, or even if mom is struggling with the labor. puppy shots, worming, rear dewclaw removal and docking of tails if that is decided.

I have done research on this long before getting Mazie, I chose her to breed her. And I asked for any good tips not your lecture. I find it insulting that youo think im dumb actually.

[eleutheromania]

No one said you were dumb, you gave little information regarding the subject. everything said are things to look into when breeding a dog. Nor was i lecturing you. you asked for tips regarding breeding your dog, this is information and tips regarding the process of wanting and breeding your dog. there was no name-calling etc, this is just simple information.

[.Middy.]

Sweet, aussies were my breed for a long time! Do you have any photos? Stacked photos? Is she a working dog? Sports? Or confo?

I work pretty close with a few breeders, so I love seeing the entire process from young dog to possibly being bred.

[shadow~wolf]

super excited for lucky's birthday, i'm planning it a week ahead. what do you all do for your dog's birthdays?