Pitbull dogs are known for their aggressive personalities.
Breeding a dog should be done with caution and planning to ensure you produce healthy puppies with a good disposition that will not have a difficult time finding long-term homes. When you are looking to cross-breed a pitbull, you need to pay special attention to both dogs you are breeding to make sure you produce quality offspring. You should be careful not to breed dogs with undesirable qualities or poor dispositions.
Instructions
1. Have your pitbull thoroughly checked out by your veterinarian to determine whether the dog is healthy enough to be bred and does not demonstrate any signs of genetic problems that could be passed onto offspring. Hip dysplasia is a genetic condition similar to arthritis in humans that can negatively affect your dog and its offspring, causing the animals significant pain and often requiring surgery to correct. A high susceptibility to red mange, also known as demodectic mange, is another characteristics of pitbulls and is considered to be the result of inbreeding. You do not want to breed a dog with signs of these health problems or any others.
2. Thoroughly assess your pitbull to determine if it has qualities that will be beneficial for breeding. Pitbulls are known to be more aggressive as a whole than many other breeds, you do not want to breed an especially aggressive or poor-tempered dog. This is especially true of the female dog, as you may have a hard time handling or accessing the puppies of an aggressive, dominant female pitbull.
3. Select a mate for your pitbull. Cross-breeding means you will be selecting a dog of a different breed than your dog, so you will need to look for a dog whose personality and genetics will bring more good qualities to the offspring and can help balance or counteract any flaws in your dog's personality or genetics. Breeds that are commonly crossed with pitbulls include terriers and labrador retrievers. Make sure your dog's potential mate passes a veterinarian's health examination prior to breeding.
4. Arrange a breeding contract with the owner of the other dog. A breeding contract puts fees and agreements between both parties into writing and minimizes the chances of ending up in court over misunderstandings and conflicts between the parties at a later date. Breeding contracts should outline how much you are paying, how the animals should be cared for during breeding if one dog has to go to the other person's residence or facility for breeding, how much of the litter the other party gets (some breeders give a discount if given the pick of the litter) and how the animals will be bred (natural or artificial insemination). If you plan on registering the puppies, you need to check the rules of the registry for any specific regulations about breedings prior to breeding.
5. Breed the dogs when the female comes into heat. You can either have your vet artificially inseminate the female or you can put the two dogs in a kennel together and allow them to complete the task naturally.
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