Breeding

Wayne · 10-28-2003, 06:31 PM

We just got a female basset hound in July. She is a beautiful pup with nice markings and conformation. She has a great personality too. I have owned 2 bassets many years ago. I have raised several different breeds of pups and bred a few different breeds of dogs. My question is how many people in this forum are pet owners that have bred bassets? Not people who have large kennels and show their dogs but people who do it for fun and to be able to produce some good quality pets?

Mikey T · 10-28-2003, 11:59 PM

Cyberhound links
Request for Breeding Information

Breeding. What's that All About?

Should I Breed My Basset

Wondering if breeding is the way to go?

HOW TO BREED

Topic: Advice Needed!

other links

Eliminating Genetic Diseases in Dogs:
A Buyer's Perspective

Genetic Testing: A Guide for Breeders

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Soundtrack · 10-29-2003, 06:47 AM

Thoughts on responsible breeding

Aruuuu · 10-29-2003, 10:58 AM

I hope I don't open a barrel of worms here, and I'm going to be as polite as possible. Here goes:

Breeding any dog in a responsible manner involves a great deal more than having 'a beautiful pup with nice markings' that will be bred to another pup 'with nice markings'. When you refer to her 'conformation', I can't help but wonder how you've confirmed this. Do you show your pup? How old is she?

I know a number of very responsible basset breeders. They breed carefully, looking to bring out the best of the breed. In every litter, it is hoped there will be lovely show quality pups, and there are always pups that will go to pet homes. Potential owners are carefully screened beyond how much they can pay for a pup. If breeding were left to the truly responsible breeders, there would be far fewer dogs in rescue.

Please read the links provided and think carefully about the consequences the puppies you plan could be heading for.....

Wayne · 10-29-2003, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aruuuu:
I hope I don't open a barrel of worms here, and I'm going to be as polite as possible. *Here goes:

Breeding any dog in a responsible manner involves a great deal more than having 'a beautiful pup with nice markings' that will be bred to another pup 'with nice markings'. *When you refer to her 'conformation', I can't help but wonder how you've confirmed this. *Do you show your pup? *How old is she?

I know a number of very responsible basset breeders. *They breed carefully, looking to bring out the best of the breed. *In every litter, it is hoped there will be lovely show quality pups, and there are always pups that will go to pet homes. *Potential owners are carefully screened beyond how much they can pay for a pup. *If breeding were left to the truly responsible breeders, there would be far fewer dogs in rescue.

Please read the links provided and think carefully about the consequences the puppies you plan could be heading for.....

Wayne · 10-30-2003, 10:06 PM

I've been doing alot of fishing the last 2 days with all the worms I got. I had already considered most of what Aruuuu had said and the information in the links. I plan on going to an AKC show in November and a basset hound waddle in December. What I see at those 2 events and several other factors will greatly determine if I will breed my dog when she is old enough or not.

Aruuuu · 10-31-2003, 09:39 AM

Glad to hear this, Wayne. Breeding is definitely an area where we need to educate ourselves before taking that all-important step. It sounds like you're on your way to doing things right

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Wayne · 11-14-2003, 07:54 AM

We went to the AKC dog show in Hilton Head, South Carolina and there wasn't a single basset hound there. Is this typical of AKC shows? Not many people show basset hounds in AKC shows?

Aruuuu · 11-14-2003, 11:43 AM

Basset presence has been down at shows around here lately, too. There are some younger pups coming up, though, so hopefully we'll see a bit of an increase soon. Otherwise, putting a major on a dog will be impossible.

Are there any good breeders in your area you could contact? Maybe they could steer you toward some shows. If you don't know of any breeders, check the Basset Hound Club of America's web site. They have a listing of breeders. Good luck!

Betsy Iole · 11-14-2003, 02:49 PM

A week or so ahead of time, you can check the number of basset entries in an upcoming show by visiting the superintendent's website and looking at the judging program. In addition to the number of bassets entered, it should tell you the time and ring number for basset judging. That should help you decide whether it'll be a worthwhile trip.

10-28-2003, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 137	Breeding We just got a female basset hound in July. She is a beautiful pup with nice markings and conformation. She has a great personality too. I have owned 2 bassets many years ago. I have raised several different breeds of pups and bred a few different breeds of dogs. My question is how many people in this forum are pet owners that have bred bassets? Not people who have large kennels and show their dogs but people who do it for fun and to be able to produce some good quality pets?

10-28-2003, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,707	Re: Breeding Cyberhound links Request for Breeding Information Breeding. What's that All About? Should I Breed My Basset Wondering if breeding is the way to go? HOW TO BREED Topic: Advice Needed! other links Eliminating Genetic Diseases in Dogs: A Buyer's Perspective Genetic Testing: A Guide for Breeders o

10-29-2003, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,576	Re: Breeding Thoughts on responsible breeding __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

10-29-2003, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Re: Breeding I hope I don't open a barrel of worms here, and I'm going to be as polite as possible. Here goes: Breeding any dog in a responsible manner involves a great deal more than having 'a beautiful pup with nice markings' that will be bred to another pup 'with nice markings'. When you refer to her 'conformation', I can't help but wonder how you've confirmed this. Do you show your pup? How old is she? I know a number of very responsible basset breeders. They breed carefully, looking to bring out the best of the breed. In every litter, it is hoped there will be lovely show quality pups, and there are always pups that will go to pet homes. Potential owners are carefully screened beyond how much they can pay for a pup. If breeding were left to the truly responsible breeders, there would be far fewer dogs in rescue. Please read the links provided and think carefully about the consequences the puppies you plan could be heading for..... __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

10-30-2003, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 137	Re: Breeding I've been doing alot of fishing the last 2 days with all the worms I got. I had already considered most of what Aruuuu had said and the information in the links. I plan on going to an AKC show in November and a basset hound waddle in December. What I see at those 2 events and several other factors will greatly determine if I will breed my dog when she is old enough or not.

10-31-2003, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Re: Breeding Glad to hear this, Wayne. Breeding is definitely an area where we need to educate ourselves before taking that all-important step. It sounds like you're on your way to doing things right ! __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

11-14-2003, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 137	Re: Breeding We went to the AKC dog show in Hilton Head, South Carolina and there wasn't a single basset hound there. Is this typical of AKC shows? Not many people show basset hounds in AKC shows?

11-14-2003, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Re: Breeding Basset presence has been down at shows around here lately, too. There are some younger pups coming up, though, so hopefully we'll see a bit of an increase soon. Otherwise, putting a major on a dog will be impossible. Are there any good breeders in your area you could contact? Maybe they could steer you toward some shows. If you don't know of any breeders, check the Basset Hound Club of America's web site. They have a listing of breeders. Good luck! __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

11-14-2003, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: Breeding A week or so ahead of time, you can check the number of basset entries in an upcoming show by visiting the superintendent's website and looking at the judging program. In addition to the number of bassets entered, it should tell you the time and ring number for basset judging. That should help you decide whether it'll be a worthwhile trip. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

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