If you are in the market for a hunting dog, there are many from which to choose. Setters, pointers, retrievers, hounds, and spaniels come in a wide
variety of types, shapes, sizes, and abilities. For upland game hunting, setters, pointers, and spaniels fit the bill. For waterfowl, retrievers won’t hesitate to plunge into the water to retrieve a fallen bird. For tracking larger game, one of the keen-scented hound breeds might be what you require. Some hunting dogs will do it all! Keeping your particular needs in mind, research your options thoroughly, and talk with local gun club, hunting club, and/or breed club members to assist you in the decision-making process.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Breeding pets for profit
Unless you are planning to become (or are already) a professional breeder, don’t purchase a dog or cat with visions of large profits from the sale of future litters. Most novices find out quickly that breeding operations, if done correctly and humanely (as they should always be), represent a considerable investment in time and money. Be sure to find out what these investments are prior to plunging into the pet breeding business.
If you are a novice, confine your efforts to one of the more popular breeds rather than to some exotic, delicate breed. As a rule, you’ll be rewarded with larger litters and fewer problems with dystocia (difficult or complicated birthing). In addition, the more popular the breed, the greater the demand will be for the offspring, resulting in greater financial rewards.
If you are a novice, confine your efforts to one of the more popular breeds rather than to some exotic, delicate breed. As a rule, you’ll be rewarded with larger litters and fewer problems with dystocia (difficult or complicated birthing). In addition, the more popular the breed, the greater the demand will be for the offspring, resulting in greater financial rewards.
Selecting your Initial Breeding Stock
Breeder beware!
When selecting your initial breeding stock, closely scrutinize the pedigree of the dog or cat in question. All that it takes is one genetic defect to appear in one or more of the offspring, and your reputation as a breeder could be shattered!
For many, the pleasure of dog or cat ownership is compounded by the thrill of competition in the field or show ring. Thousands of events are sanctioned each year by national, state, and local clubs that bring owners and their performers in from all over the country. Breeders are motivated by these events as well, for earning a reputation for producing show champions is rewarding not only to the ego but also to the pocketbook.
When selecting your initial breeding stock, closely scrutinize the pedigree of the dog or cat in question. All that it takes is one genetic defect to appear in one or more of the offspring, and your reputation as a breeder could be shattered!
For many, the pleasure of dog or cat ownership is compounded by the thrill of competition in the field or show ring. Thousands of events are sanctioned each year by national, state, and local clubs that bring owners and their performers in from all over the country. Breeders are motivated by these events as well, for earning a reputation for producing show champions is rewarding not only to the ego but also to the pocketbook.
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