Looking for a male saint bernard

[Kelly G]

To the O.P. good job not taking offense. This is some really, really important information.

You have to understand that people who are super-responsible about breeding - and those of us who want to buy healthy dogs from responsible breeders - feel passionately about casual, thoughtless breeding. It's kind of a heart-breaker because we know what can happen to these dogs.

Also - keep in mind that others will read this thread....and maybe, JUST MAYBE they will decide not to breed their pet. That's the hope of those passionate about this issue.

All my pets - horses, cats, dogs, (and now chickens!) - are all from long lines of champions - performance and/or breed ring (cats are horrible at agility). I'm a big supporter of responsible breeders!

ETA - I do not breed ANYTHING (except my chickens).

 

[watchdogps]

True has nothing to do with me though and I am glad I could give him a better home at the very least. He is a great boy! I have been lucky with both of my saints temperaments/personalities.

I can only do what I know and think is best for my dogs now that I have and own them.

Some of that info I may never get now but I can start now with these two parents.

WHAT??? This has everything to do with you. You are the one who will be responsible for the outcome of the decisions you are making here.
You havent had him long enough to even know him very well to assess him.
Please try to gather knowledge before you do things like this that have potentially far reaching consequences, at least to the animals involved. What you've done here is like jumping out of a plane without knowing how to operate your parachute. That's fine for yourself, but not for other living beings.

 

[Kelly G]

AE - this does have to do with you. I missed the post where you said different....it's just that it's a little late now. Now what you need to look at is what you're going to do moving forward. Lots of responsibilities from this point forward.

After all this is done, maybe you could attend some shows and find someone willing to mentor you - there is a lot to learn...and it takes a long time.

 

[arabianequine]

What the other owner did while breeding had nothing to do with me is what I was saying. You are very correct in what I do now forward has everything to do with me.

I do as well take all of this very seriously. I want the best for my dogs and the puppies and want to do things the right way with in reason. I am just new at doing it and need to learn and hopefully not the hard way.

WHAT??? This has everything to do with you. You are the one who will be responsible for the outcome of the decisions you are making here.
You havent had him long enough to even know him very well to assess him.
Please try to gather knowledge before you do things like this that have potentially far reaching consequences, at least to the animals involved. What you've done here is like jumping out of a plane without knowing how to operate your parachute. That's fine for yourself, but not for other living beings.

 

[arabianequine]

Thank you Kelly! We have not breed anything for 10 years and wanted to try again. I am positive and want the best for my animals....all animals for that matter.

To the O.P. good job not taking offense. This is some really, really important information.

You have to understand that people who are super-responsible about breeding - and those of us who want to buy healthy dogs from responsible breeders - feel passionately about casual, thoughtless breeding. It's kind of a heart-breaker because we know what can happen to these dogs.

Also - keep in mind that others will read this thread....and maybe, JUST MAYBE they will decide not to breed their pet. That's the hope of those passionate about this issue.

All my pets - horses, cats, dogs, (and now chickens!) - are all from long lines of champions - performance and/or breed ring (cats are horrible at agility). I'm a big supporter of responsible breeders!

ETA - I do not breed ANYTHING (except my chickens).

 

[arabianequine]

See my post above in reference to not having to do with me and what I meant by that.

That is exactly what I am gonna do, thank you again.

I ordered the book mentioned and I got a lot of info off the AKC site.

I am looking for a mentor again....if I cant find my old one.

Thank you again for your help and concern!

AE - this does have to do with you. I missed the post where you said different....it's just that it's a little late now. Now what you need to look at is what you're going to do moving forward. Lots of responsibilities from this point forward.

After all this is done, maybe you could attend some shows and find someone willing to mentor you - there is a lot to learn...and it takes a long time.

 

[FlaRocky]

To OP and All Others,

I think it is time to go foward and help the OP with this breeding and hope and pray all is well. I know I do every time I do a breeding, be it dog, horse or chickens. So if any dog breeders could jump in with some good pointers on diet and care for the newbies both OP and momma to be. That would be great. Also a word for the OP, glad you asked for help and advice instead of just going in blind. Lots of knowledge about breeding and raising quality pups on here.

I know I was rough on you, but was not near as rough as when I first got into raising police work dogs and search and rescue dogs, as a young female non-sworn(law enforcement).

BTW, I feed an all natural diet. It's been a few years for my last whelp. But have foaled many horses over the past 15 + years. Are there any dog breed clubs in your area? Join and start asking and talking to the members, you will learn a lot.


Maye

PM if you have any questions, I will try to help you all I can.

 

[dainerra]

yes, if you can find a local kennel club then you will hopefully find someone who can give you hands on experience. Also do a search for Saint Bernard Clubs in your area. Hopefully you can find a mentor in your area.

I know that you said that what the other breeder did has nothing to do with you. But, what we were trying to point out is that, when you bred a dog from you, all of her decisions became your decisions by default. That is why it is so important to know the dogs you are breeding as well as their family history.

 

[arabianequine]

Thank you so much! I should of got back on here sooner then I did this 2nd time. I am glad I did though or they might still be breeding. I had concerns about that though. I am thankful I stopped it. Still never really got that answered though. As far as how many times in what amount of time they should be bred?

What does everyone think about putting momma on puppy food? I read not to till like the last 5 weeks of term after pregnancy is confirmed by ultra sound. Is this what you all do? She has always gotten free choice food and does not over eat.

By the way I don't mind you being rough on me and I did not think you were by the way. It was done in a way that it was not offending if you were....that is was matters. You don't want to deter people that want to learn and are asking for help.

To OP and All Others,
I think it is time to go foward and help the OP with this breeding and hope and pray all is well. I know I do every time I do a breeding, be it dog, horse or chickens. So if any dog breeders could jump in with some good pointers on diet and care for the newbies both OP and momma to be. That would be great. Also a word for the OP, glad you asked for help and advice instead of just going in blind. Lots of knowledge about breeding and raising quality pups on here.
I know I was rough on you, but was not near as rough as when I first got into raising police work dogs and search and rescue dogs, as a young female non-sworn(law enforcement).
BTW, I feed an all natural diet. It's been a few years for my last whelp. But have foaled many horses over the past 15 + years. Are there any dog breed clubs in your area? Join and start asking and talking to the members, you will learn a lot.
Maye
PM if you have any questions, I will try to help you all I can.

 

[arabianequine]

This is Wilson...on the way home Feb. 5th 2012 taken a potty break.