Breeding Cocker Spaniels??

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Nope...don't breed dogs!!!...Show more

If you got him from a reputable breeder, they would have already discussed with you the possibility of using him later on. If he came from someone who only had occasional litters, or from a pet shop, you won't get any takers.

The process of breeding dogs - by respectable people who have put some thought into making the breed healthier and stronger- is a very complex one, and takes a lot of research and hard work. They really don't just put two dogs together and make more.

The reason it is so hard to find a female to breed your dog to is that the dog people only need a few males - a few days, and they can go onto the next girl. Everyone goes for the dogs that win at the shows, and they can get them.

If your dog is nobody - even if he goes to the shows and wins his class one in a while - you really don't have anything anyone is going to want.

If you find someone willing to breed to your dog in that case, I can tell you now, it is no one you want to be family with.

Whichever side of the family you are on, you must be at least indirectly responsible for taking care of the puppies you produce. That means not only for the first 8 weeks, but by making sure that whomever breeds their dog to yours is willing to take the puppies back FOR LIFE if their circumstances change. And there might be extra puppies tat hang around unsold to take care of. That is what being a responsible breeder means.

Will we be doing that?

Oh, and by the way - the females go to the stud. That means YOU are responsible for the bitches for the times they are visiting, and making sure they are all tested for brucellosis. If they are injured or lost while with you, you are responsible for the vet bills, or a replacement.

Will we be doing that?

I can guarantee you - and there aren't many guarantees in life, but this is one- that there are no owners of females out there willing to do all that if they are willing to breed their one female to an ordinary dog with no credentials. And I'm hoping your standards are higher than that.

Breeding is hard - a lot of work, a huge long term commitment, and a lot of heartbreak no matter how good you are at it.

Please just have this guy neutered, and go have fun with him. This really isn't a happening thing....Show more

Besides a run of test for genetic health issues from your vet,he should also probably have some form of temperament test,did make sure he does not pass on "Cocker Rage".
You really need to contact your breed club and ask another stud owner....Show more

Great. I might know someone looking for a Cocker stud.

How old is he?

When did he earn his CH.?

Where did he earn it?

How are all his OFA scores?

Is he CERF clear?

How are his vet checks?

Who did his conformation and temperament testing?

What kennel is he out of?

Who is your mentor?

How many past generations are CH? Or working titled?

How many of his siblings are CH or working titled?

How many of his offspring are titled?

When is he showing again so that they can meet him?

If these questions are out of your league, then your dog needs to be fixed. AKC is meaningless. My dog with luxating patellas and semi-brittle bones is AKC, but she's certainly not breeding quality.

There are over 2100 Cocker Spaniels on http://www.petfinder.com ALONE. What makes you think that yours is special enough to breed?

Start showing your dog. If he wins, then people with complimentary dogs will find YOU.

If you aren't going to show, then neuter him.

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuter.htm
http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuterfacts.htm
http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm#breeding...Show more

well first u get ur dog into shows to prove that he is quality breeding stock. then u should have people lining up to breed with ur dog but if u dont plan on showing him then there is no point in breeding him. the goal of breeding is to better the breed. if ur breeding a pet quality dog then u arent by any means bettering the breed...Show more