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actually, there is now health research showing that, in a healthy female, back to back litters can actually be more beneficial to the dog. That, of course, assumes that she isn't one who goes off her feed or needs time to recoup after the pups are weaned. Some females breeze through it and...

yes, 2-3 litters a year is about the max that most people can handle. If you have your whole family involved and they have a love for the breed, maybe you could do more but not likely.

It's a matter of semantics. In the usual definition of a BYB, it is someone who is only interested in money and who doesn't care about the health of their dogs. Sometimes, these people are disguised as "reputable" breeders and charge thousands for their dog. In others, they are obvious...

Nicole, what you are describing doing is the opposite of a BYB. A byb doesn't care if the dogs are good examples of the breed. Or if they are healthy. Nothing except whether or not the public will fork over money for the puppies they produce. The reason is that a responsibly bred dog is...

that is true that there is a big difference. and snapping shouldn't be necessary for a puppy. It could be handled and dealt with - by teaching more appropriate behavior and giving time to adjust to a normal life. This shelter is a VERY bad place, especially for puppies. No matter when...

look up on teaching "bite inhibition" Puppies/dogs don't have hands - they explore the world with their mouths. Snapping is a further extension of that - she has learned no other way of expressing her fear or displeasure with something. I am used to dealing with German Shepherd...

I agree that she might not be the right dog with you. sadly, though, snapping is VERY normal puppy behavior to a certain point. It is how they communicate. Honestly, you should look into a slightly older dog that is past this stage.

if the pup gets pushy, redirect her to something else. If she won't calm down, you can put her in her crate for a while. Think of it as if you are putting an over-excited toddler down for a nap - it's not a punishment just a much needed rest.

while we are talking about potential issues, have you considered how you will handle things if the Weim decides that he(she?) doesn't like the new dog? Right now she is a puppy and for the most part dogs are going to be patient with a puppy. When she hits about 6 months old, that will all...

You don't want to correct her for growling!!! Bad BAD BAD idea. A growl is simply a warning - the only way that a dog has to communicate that they scared/upset/dislike something. If a dog is punished for growling you run a very real risk that they won't warn before they bite. And...

I don't see anything that says that this is a vicious dog and you should get rid of her. But I'm also not seeing a situation that is best for a child who wants his first dog. That is part of the problem with getting a dog for a child - dogs know that children aren't adults and, even if...

with kids in the house, I would either go with a good responsible breeder or a good responsible rescue that has their dogs in foster homes. You need the help of a knowledgeable person who knows the individual dog to help you find the dog that will fit in with your family.

I would never worry about a pit and a child. BUT you have other dogs and dog aggression IS a trait of the breed. A young pup brought up with the other dogs is less likely to be a problem to the dogs of the family so that might be an option. I wouldn't hesitate to get a pit for one of my...

The main thing I would advise is, don't get another dog unless YOU want another dog. My girls are very responsible and they take good care of their pets. 95% of the time I don't need to remind them, but that doesn't mean that I don't have to take the time every day to double check. When...