I am asking because I have a grooming client who is a beginning backyard breeder. She has 2 Brussels Griffon and IMO has no business breeding.
Anyway, she is having her dogs groomed tommorrow and she told me the female is pregnant...again. I groom this dog every six weeks and it seems like she just had a litter a puppies not long ago.
How many litters do professional breeders allow their dog to have? There must be some type of health risks to breeding this often and this young,huh?
She has told me she was buying two Pomeranians to breed so I am trying to convince her that this is a bad idea.They want to eventually quit their jobs and just breed. I need some statistics or health concerns or anything from stopping her ignorant behavior.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I don't know first-hand, but one litter a year after age two and stopping at age six is what I have read. After age six the puppy survival rate drops. I have read this one-litter-per-year and stopping before age seven in more than one authoritative source, including vet manuals.
I have never heard anyone recommend breeding twice a year, but I know some BYBers do.
Not only is the health of the mother at stake, but also the socializing and care of the litter on the ground.
I'm sure the breeders will see this, and they will know much more than I do.
Oh, and does this person understand the concept of every pup being spoken for before the breeding? Or doesn't she care about the overcrowded shelters and how many dogs are PTS every single day for nothing more than being "extra"?
I know the dog is not over two years old. I have one client who is a professional breeder, he breeds Cavaliers. His dogs have no more than 3 litters in their lifetime.
Randy-I don't think they would fit in with my pack. We have too many rules.
Her dogs.... have fleas every time they come...hair falling out....crappy diet....lets them run off leash outside unsupervised....yada-yada-yada
Brucellosis is definitly a conscern, too. Kinda doubt she plans on testing for it, or perhaps even knows she should. Or any of the other health issues that need to be addressed.
"Her dogs.... have fleas every time they come...hair falling out....crappy diet....lets them run off leash outside unsupervised....yada-yada-yada"
...Ok, prolly answers that.
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your children.
Yeah yeah Lisa,
I didn't really think that suggestion would help much.
In a more serious vein, perhaps you could look into your states animal laws. In my state that department is in the Agriculture branch. Even if there's nothing dealing specificly with puppy mills, they'll very likely to have laws about hygiene, kennel, space and licensing etc.
Your local SPCA can help you with any laws that these 'people' may be breaking.
You just keep looking for some way to get the dogs out of their hands.
I don't think education will help this couple in the least.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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Toy breeders each have their own idea of breeding dogs appropriately. The standard however for at least my toy breed is 18 months old minimum, with the first litter by age 3, and the last litter by age six.
As far as spacing between litters it varies a lot by the breeder. I've known very reputable breeders who breed two heat cycles in a row so long as the bitch is in condition then wait a year, and I've known breeders who will breed once a year skipping heat cycles. Toy breeds often have tiny litters so you may not see the result you want from a particular combo in a singleton or two pup litter.
Reality is you can't fix stupid. Personally I've got a short list of former clients I've had to fire because I disagreed with their dog rearing to that level. The key I find to getting change is telling them why you'll no longer work with them.
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