Showing posts with label Breeding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breeding. Show all posts

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Breeding Guinea Pigs

Breeding guinea pig is very rewarding. First of all, mating them is easy. Rearing them is easy and at the end of the day you will be happy as you watch these little creatures grow and develop. Just make sure that you will be able to provide good homes for the babies. The male guinea pig is called a boar and the female is called a sow and the sow can start breeding at the age of just five weeks. However, although this is possible it is still too young for the sow. It is recommended that the sow weighs around 400gm, and this equivalent to the sow being 3 months old.

Breeding guinea pig, the male should be at around 3 or 4 months of age before you allow them to mate. The cycle of the sow's oestrus cycle (heat) lasts around 16 days. During this time, the sow will be interested in communicating with the boar for around eight hours. Breeding guinea pig can occur anywhere during these eight hours. The sows and the boar-beaus get on really well, so the only and easiest way to get the romance in the air is to keep the two together until you are positive that the sow is pregnant.

It will probably be easy for you to tell when the sow has reached her season. In the time of season the female guinea pig's spine will curve and this will help her rear end elevate. You will find in the breeding guinea pig stages that the pregnant sow mounts other sows that are accompanying her. If you have more than one sow, a very happy boar can service up to 10 female guinea pigs.

Keep in mind that during breeding guinea pig stages the female guinea pig has to take her time in order to produce her little ones. This will take between nine and ten weeks before the wait is over and the reward to you will be babies. A sow is able to produce anywhere from a single to six young. However, three or four is what the average amount is. If there is going to be a larger litter, the length of pregnancy will be shorter.

After the breeding guinea pig stage has ended, you will notice during the female guinea pig's pregnancy she will develop a bulbous shape, and her weight will be doubled. It will be recommended that the water quantities are increased because the "soon to be mother" will be consuming more water than usual.

For you to tell when the female guinea pig will deliver her babies will be hard. The reason for this is that the length of pregnancy is long and also because female guinea pigs don't go around building nests. However, after the time of the breeding guinea pig and now close to the delivering stages you will notice the pelvis widening. This will occur in the last week before the sow gives birth. The separation of the pelvis increases in the last few hours before birth to more than 2.5 centimeters.

The delivery is usually uncomplicated and this usually takes anywhere around an hour. There is usually a 5 minute gap between each piglet entering the real world. Sad to know is that stillbirths and abortions are very common throughout the lives of guinea pigs.

The diet of the pregnant guinea pig after the breeding guinea pig period is very important. It is very important that the female guinea pig consumes more than the normal dose of Vitamin C. Guinea pigs can contract scurvy just like humans, and because of that they have to receive their dose of vitamin C. Guinea pigs can't produce vitamin C, and during the breeding guinea pig stages, the female will require at least three times more vitamin C that she would normally receive.

Vitamin C can be added to the drinking water at a solution of 200mg of vitamin C to every liter of water. However, in water vitamin C dissolves quickly and supplementing the pregnant sow with foods enriched with vitamin C will solve that problem.

Breeding guinea pig can be a pleasure, but what is asked of you can be a real challenge. Rest assured that what you will experience will be the most beautiful thing on earth.




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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Presa Canario - Breeding and Recovery

The interest in Perro de Presa Canario was revived in the beginning of the 70´s, when the group of Spanish Dog-scientists, which was working on the revivement of ancient national breeds, collected several remaining thoroughbred species of Canary Dog on isolated farms, which became the beginning of all modern species.

In this beginning a great role was played by cross-breeding blood of different types of Presa of the first decade of the 20 th century, which were left on the Islands and other representatives of the Moloss group. This began a slow but continuous recovery of the breed.It was especially difficult to strengthen genetic traits, i.e. to give stability and typicality to the breed. With the aim of uniting forces to revive the Canary dog, the group of the breed-fanciers on Tenerife, which is by the way responsible for the major part of the currently existing population of Perro de Presa in Spain, in 1982 founded the Club Espanol del Presa Canario. Due to their purposeful work, in ten years the number of the breed increased so much that nowadays the dogs show up on the exhibition circuit regularly and gain popularity in other countries, first of all in the USA, where its appearance and spread is due to Karl Semenchik.

This long work culminated with the approval of the Official Standart of the Presa Canario on January 24, 1986. And since 1993 registrations of the breed have extended within the Canary Archipelago to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Without any doubt this popularity was promoted by traditional annual national specialised shows, which are aimed at the analysis of morphological and temperamental aspects of the present generation for further improvement of its breed signs. Official recognition of Perro de Presa influenced its further breeding: if until that moment the numerous breeders reproduced continuing with their just personal, valuing of the temperament of the animal, the good structure, good head, good front, good bone etc., now the standard became the guiding principle. Nevertheless, Presa Canario remaind polytypic, which was explained by non-co-ordination of its use.

For example, there is an amount of tension between specialists from Canary Islands and Tenerife, where was concentrated the most important nuclei of the population. Canary Islands insisted on using the best species, which could be successfully used in dog-fighting: in the selection powerful, brave, aggressive, persistent and large size animals dominate. It mettered to them less the phenotype and they looked for the strong character of the animal mainly. In order to strengthen these qualities, for some time it was considered possible to cross Canary dog with distant and foreign breeds, for example: English and Neapolitan Mastino, in smaller part Great Dane and others.
The most important defects were coats where there was an excess of white, oval eyes, with conjunctivas open to the air, excesses in the sizes and flat ribs. As for Tenerife, local scientists are more concerned about recovering the biotype of the breed, which had began in the prior decade and gaining the antique outlook of Canary dog. Their work ruled by a model that was formalized through historical photos, oral history of all time breeders and the population of the most representative examples of the time.

Attention was paid to head structure, coat (where the special brindle color named "Verdino" was preferable), good movements. The typical or racial expression should dictate above everything. They wanted to be Presa Canario a medium animal, been accustomed to right propotions, rectangular, with balanced character. However, crossing with foreign breeds, like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs, Staffordshire bull terriers, Dogue de Bordeaux and others also took place. Nowadays the Perro de Presa Canario, as a result of all the crosses we have talked about, lacks of a precise phenotype. This is not a big problem because it could be solved by the passing of time with working in the right way.

All Presa breeders should be very responsible breeding their dogs. Selecting the crossings must be accomplished carefully in order to obtain a dog with the precise phenotype and balanced but very pronounced character with the natural working qualities of excellents guardians, man-stoppers and attack-dogs. Of course, should not breed Presa with lack of temperament or health problems like HIP and should test their dogs before using them in their breeding-programs.It is very important to remember that Presa Canario is a dog, which is more suitable for experienced trainers than for exhibition shows and prestige lovers.




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Monday, August 29, 2011

Dog Breeding - Things You Need to Know About Dog Pregnancy

Just like in pregnant humans and other mammals, pregnant Dogs need special considerations. And a pregnant Dog is as fragile as any other expecting animal on the planet.

During the early stages of a Dog's pregnancy, the signs are indistinct and unclear. But the most noticeable changes are the increase of nipple size, weight gain, loss of appetite, some vomiting and changes in normal behavior. Some pregnant Dogs may also become more affectionate and clingy.

A visit to the vet will let you know for certain if your pet dog is pregnant or not. As early as 26 days after a female dog is bred, a pregnancy test can already be performed. The method that vets use to test dog pregnancy is by means of a simple blood test that would look for a hormone known as relaxin. The said hormone will stay in the pregnant dog's bloodstream for the entire pregnancy until up to 14 days after whelping.

With the aid of an ultrasound, a vet can determine the number of puppies inside the mother dog's womb as well as their sizes. It is very helpful because it will prepare both the owner and the doctor of any possible complications during delivery.

The entire pregnancy usually lasts 63-65 days. And pregnant dogs often prefer to eat smaller amounts of food in more frequent intervals. The main reason is that the puppies inside the womb would take up the abdominal space resulting to lesser stomach space. It is important to provide pregnant dogs with a balanced diet to keep the mother dog healthy as well as the puppies.

If calcium supplements are given to pregnant women, it should be the opposite in pregnant dogs. Calcium supplements should be avoided to reduce the risk of eclampsia during the period when the mother dog will feed her little pups. Calcium supplements given during pregnancy will most likely prevent the body's ability to regulate calcium naturally. When this happens, her body would no longer be able to meet the puppies' demand for milk. Sometimes it would result to seizures and trembling, severe cases can even lead to death.

Exercise is also very important during pregnancy but it should not be exhausting for the pregnant dog. During the final days of the pregnancy you will know when to provide the dog with a whelping box by the time the bitch show signs of nesting behavior and become very restless. And the sure sign that the puppies are about to say hello to the world is when the mother dog's temperature drops.




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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Successful Dog Breeding

Dog breeding is a fascinating experience, and achieving a successful Dog breeding is no easy task. This activity depends on the detail, every little detail adds up like: good supplies, medical attention, nutrition, passion for the subject, etc.

If you are a beginner don't worry, your chances of successful Dog breeding will increase over time. But there are some things that can take you faster down the road.

One of these things is keeping track and records of your dogs and breeding activities. This acts like "business diary" that you can always consult if a problem arises during breeding. One of the things that you'll want to write down is the heat period of the female dog, along with the signs and any medical observation. The help of a veterinarian could prove critical when starting out.

Choosing a Mate

Successful dog breeding will also depend on the male, although males have less reproductive problems, they can still be there, problems like low sperm production, anatomical defects and infections.

Male has to be examined properly with lab tests regarding the semen and blood.

Timing of the Mating

You should choose the absolutely best timing for mating. For this you'll want to measure the hormones levels of the female and her fertility. If there is a delay in the ovulation, the chances of reproduction will go down drastically.

Remember that a successful breeding needs close attention. Miss anything and your number of success will diminish. If there are still missing parts in your breeding knowledge I'd suggest that you read more about the subject on books or the Web.




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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Dog Breeding License

A Dog breeding license is required in most states if you are planning to breed two or more Dogs that will be kept in a breeding establishment and bred for the sole purpose of making a profit from their offspring. The opening of several puppy mills which resulted in excess breeding, called for the need for establishments to have a license for breeding Dogs.

Whether you are doing it for money or not, breeding dogs is a great hobby for animal lovers. However there is a lot of understanding and research that is required when going into dog breeding and therefore a license is required to ensure that the breeders know what they are doing.

Not everyone can obtain a dog breeding license however. Certain requirements need to be satisfied. Make yourself aware of these requirements, to ensure that you can meet all of them before applying for a dog breeding license. You would first have to prove that you have ample space to breed these dogs, if you are to qualify for a dog breeding license. To be eligible for the license you will need to have an area which is well ventilated, clean, has a moderate temperature and also room for the dogs to stretch get sufficient exercise.

To get the license you will also have to prove that you are capable of providing adequate food, attention and medical care for the dogs. You will also need to prove that you can ensure the health of these dogs is maintained, to get your dog breeding license. Another thing that you will have to take into consideration that you should be able to provide comfortable bedding for the dogs as well as an isolation area if one of them gets sick.

If you are refused a dog breeding license, you can appeal to the Magistrates court for consideration. To get a license, you have to be able to prove that you are capable of looking after the dogs as well as the pups with adequate care. If you are able to prove that you have the knowledge and means required to satisfy the criteria that is asked of a breeder then you will have no problem obtaining a dog breeding license at all.




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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Male Dog Breeding - Finding the Right Dog

Everyone that has a female Dog has thought about the prospect of breeding her. Who doesn't want to have a puppy to carry on in the family if something would happen to your Dog. Just take the time to think it through before you jump into the puppy making business. Think back to how hard it was to train your puppy when you first brought her home. Are you willing to train all the puppies that your Dog may have to get them ready to go out into the world on their own. That brings up another problem, once you have helped your dog raise these puppies, getting them ready for new owners, are you going to be emotionally able to give the puppies up to strangers? It takes a special kind of person to be a dog breeder, a person that can be attached to these animals and take care of them until it is time to let them go, and pass them along, never looking back.

There are other things that you have to check before you mate your dog that are just as important as your ability to handle the puppies. Never breed your dog unless she is two years old or older. If your dog is younger than this and does manage to carry the puppies to term, she may not be able to take care of them. Most young dogs lose their entire first litter. Making sure that your dog is up to date on all her shots is also important. A vet appointment with a full health check up is always a good idea before you take the breeding step. Be sure to tell your vet that you are at the appointment because you are thinking about mating your dog, they are the most qualified to tell you if your dog is ready to have puppies. Sometimes your vet will even be able to match your dog with the perfect breeding partner. If you think that you can take care of all these problems and any other ones that may arise along the way, you now have to start the process of finding a suitable mating partner.

Finding your dogs partner can be kind of tricky. A lot of the process is going to depend on what breed of dog you have. If it is a popular breed, it is going to be much easier to find her a mate. Try putting an ad in your local paper, in the pet section. A lot of times there is a male dog owner that is in the same predicament as you are. There are also a lot of sites on the web that are devoted to breeding. Hopefully you will get lucky and you will have one of these site close to where you live. Word-of-mouth can be successful now than. Tell all your family members and friends that you are looking for a breeding partner for your dog. Somewhere down the line someone will know someone that has a dog like yours, and they will be able to tell you how to get in touch with this person. Before you find a mate you are going to need to talk to the males owner to set things up. It is important that you talk to them about their breeding fees. Most time there will be a set fee along with the agreement that the stud's owner gets pick of the liter when the pups are born. Breeding your dog will be a lot of hard work, but watching the pup's new owners light up when they see their new family member for the first time makes it all worth it.




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