Sled dog breeding

[Starfire669]

We get some genetics our first year and then we have to take a therio class which revolves more around breeding. It's actually a whole separate field people can choose to go into. Genetics was my undergrad field of study though, so I felt well versed when we were learning it in vet school. Though my interest is in poultry so I feel much more comfortable discussing genes when it comes to chickens!

Cool, I'll look into taking those classes. I have a Bachelors in Microbiology and I took basic genetics, it might be enought to let me skip right into those classes you mentioned.

 

[Americano Blue]

also AKC papers don't really matter for mushing. if you could get the dogs family tree so you can look up his family that would be nice but they are not needed

 

[SternRose]

i would buy a dog from her. maybe not a pup but an adult. i can pm some questions to ask before buying an adult if you want

Please

 

[SternRose]

also AKC papers don't really matter for mushing. if you could get the dogs family tree so you can look up his family that would be nice but they are not needed

Seconded!

 

[res]

still different. you aren't breeding them as dogs meant to pull 150+lb across the snow in negative weather

I've been to the Iditarod many, many times, as well as other Alaskan races, both sprint and distance. I've read every publication I can get my hands on about competitve dog sledding. Americano Blue *IS* right regarding Alaskan huskies and Sibes (in regards to being a competitive sled dog). Modern Sibes, and especially Mals, don't have a snowball's chance in Florida of being competitive in actual races.

"AKC standard" Sibes are good for a recreational sled dog, but there are a very few teams of Sibes that actually compete, even in the Iditarod. But they don't win. Their breed type is meant for long SLOW distance, not the fast distance of todays races. Sibes and Mals kick but for getting heavy sleds from point A to B if there isn't a time limit.

And Sibes in a sprint race? Not sure I have ever seen a team of Sibes in a sprint. They just are not built for it.



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[Americano Blue]

I've been to the Iditarod many, many times, as well as other Alaskan races, both sprint and distance. I've read every publication I can get my hands on about competitve dog sledding. Americano Blue *IS* right regarding Alaskan huskies and Sibes (in regards to being a competitive sled dog). Modern Sibes, and especially Mals, don't have a snowball's chance in Florida of being competitive in actual races.

"AKC standard" Sibes are good for a recreational sled dog, but there are a very few teams of Sibes that actually compete, even in the Iditarod. But they don't win. Their breed type is meant for long SLOW distance, not the fast distance of todays races. Sibes and Mals kick but for getting heavy sleds from point A to B if there isn't a time limit.

And Sibes in a sprint race? Not sure I have ever seen a team of Sibes in a sprint. They just are not built for it.



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Thank you!
and lucky, i really want to go to the Iditarod

 

[res]

SternRose, one thing you HAVE to remember is that
YOU ARE NOT IN A NORTHERN STATE WITH A MARKET FOR SLED DOGS!!!

What you breed and produce NEEDS to meet a different standard than a working competitive sled dog in a northern state. Why? Because you are 99.9% likely to be selling to PET homes with no intention of mushing. Therefore, you SHOULD abide by the recommendations given by others in regards to standards and testing.

If you ever move to Alaska, by all means, breed willy nilly. Knock yourself out. There will be a market for low-quality sled dogs with hobby mushers, skijorers, youth mushers, etc. And then you can also learn the joys of culling if/when you produce something so crappy that no one wants it, or your dog yard gets over-run with litters you cannot afford to feed.

There is a lot of advice being given that you need to heed BECAUSE YOU ARE IN KANSAS. Absorb it, don't toss it away.

 

[SternRose]

SternRose, one thing you HAVE to remember is that
[COLOR=FF0000]YOU ARE NOT IN A NORTHERN STATE WITH A MARKET FOR SLED DOGS!!![/COLOR]

What you breed and produce NEEDS to meet a different standard than a working competitive sled dog in a northern state. Why? Because you are 99.9% likely to be selling to PET homes with no intention of mushing. Therefore, you SHOULD abide by the recommendations given by others in regards to standards and testing.

If you ever move to Alaska, by all means, breed willy nilly. Knock yourself out. There will be a market for low-quality sled dogs with hobby mushers, skijorers, youth mushers, etc. And then you can also learn the joys of culling if/when you produce something so crappy that no one wants it, or your dog yard gets over-run with litters you cannot afford to feed.

There is a lot of advice being given that you need to heed BECAUSE YOU ARE IN KANSAS. Absorb it, don't toss it away.

I might move to Canada when I get out of vet college

 

[Americano Blue]

SternRose, one thing you HAVE to remember is that
YOU ARE NOT IN A NORTHERN STATE WITH A MARKET FOR SLED DOGS!!!

What you breed and produce NEEDS to meet a different standard than a working competitive sled dog in a northern state. Why? Because you are 99.9% likely to be selling to PET homes with no intention of mushing. Therefore, you SHOULD abide by the recommendations given by others in regards to standards and testing.

If you ever move to Alaska, by all means, breed willy nilly. Knock yourself out. There will be a market for low-quality sled dogs with hobby mushers, skijorers, youth mushers, etc. And then you can also learn the joys of culling if/when you produce something so crappy that no one wants it, or your dog yard gets over-run with litters you cannot afford to feed.

There is a lot of advice being given that you need to heed BECAUSE YOU ARE IN KANSAS. Absorb it, don't toss it away.

thats sound so mean, but sadly its true...

 

[SternRose]

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thats sound so mean, but sadly its true...

I knowz