by Toby Le Rock
Anything thinking of breeding their Labrador Retriever should give the matter a lot of thought as there are many things to consider before undertaking such a project. Why do people want to breed their Labs? There are two main reasons why they want to do this. Many people look forward to producing a litter for themselves and families, while others see it as a commercial opportunity to make money selling Labrador pups.
No matter what the reasons are for wanting to breed Lab Retrievers, you must understand that not all the litters likely to be produced will be healthy and happy. If you are a first time breeder who owns a female dog, the pregnancy will be a time of joy, or dreadful disaster. To ensure a successful experience for you and your Lab, it is vital you bring together the best pairing of dogs possible. The pair need to have a good temperament, be in top physical shape as well as disease free. It is also vital you check each dog's lineage to eradicate the prospect of inherited problems and disease such as hip dysplasia.
The temperament of the breeding pair is just as important as their health. Labradors inevitably end up in a family home so it is essential that they are temperamentally suited to sharing a home with children as well as adults.
The pedigrees of the breeding pair should be carefully checked to ensure they are not too closely related. That is essential to avoid the danger of inbreeding. If inbreeding does occur, it can damage the health of the offspring, lead to poor temperament as well weaken the bloodline.
Each of the breeding pair should be over two years-of-age and be given time to know each other before being allowed to mate. This will allow time for any issues over health and temperament to emerge. The breeding of Lab Retrievers is an important decision to make. It should be considered carefully and finding the right breeding pair is only the beginning of the hard work. Once the bitch is confirmed as pregnant, then the real work begins.
The care of a Labrador retriever during pregnancy and also the whelping process can prove to be hard work. Once the pups are born that hard work will most certainly continue. The puppies have to be cared for and finding new homes for them can be time-consuming and expensive.
Of course the last point, finding good owners, should not be underestimated. Rest assured there is no way you will let the puppies go to just anyone. Be prepared to reject potential owners if you are not satisfied that they will offer a caring and loving home to a puppy. - 20511
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