The DOUBLE Litter - post 202 kids and puppy pix!

[Chicks R Friends NOT Food]

I don't understand most of that.... but congratulations on the hopeful puppies.

 

[Redyre Rotties]

I would be happy to explain if you are interested, feel free to ask any questions.

 

[Chicks R Friends NOT Food]

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So a whelp date is when they give birth, right? I'm going to guess progesterone is a chemical that they produce for ovulation?
What's brucellosis and what's a grump? I think that's it.

 

[Redyre Rotties]

Right. A b.itch is said to be "in whelp" when she is pregnant. The birth is called "whelping", and the newborn puppies are called "whelps".

Grump is what happens when I forget to put a dot in the word b.itch because this site censors that word.

Progesterone is the main reproductive hormone in b.itches. All b.itches follow certain numbers during their reproductive cycle. For example, all b.itches have the Luteinizing Hormone surge when they reach a blood level of 2 nanograms of Progesterone per litter of blood. Then all b.itches ovulate when Progesterone passes 5 n/ml.

If you have these numbers, you always know the whelping date within hours. It is ALWAYS 63 days from 5 n/ml.

This is how I know they will be born on October 11. OR possibly very late on the 10th, or very early on the 12th, but that is as much as it ever varies.

edited to change my grumps to b.itches

 

[Chicks R Friends NOT Food]

I feel smart now!!

Thank you.

 

[warmfuzzies]

Tell us more!! Does the number of breedings increase the number of pups?

How do you decide which stud should go with which b.itch to make the best puppies? Do your pups all go to showing homes? How much does it cost (if you dont mind telling me) to breed a litter of champion quality puppies? Do you own your studs?

I am sorry for all the questions, I dream of breeding working GSDs some day.

 

[gaited horse]

Do you want to have a handling clinic in Nevada.

 

[Redyre Rotties]

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No. Successful breedings are all about proper timing.

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I look at a b.itch over time as she is maturing, and I make 2 lists. One list for virtues, things she has that I want to keep, and one for faults or weaknesses which I wish to improve. I then look for a dog who is strong where she is, and also strong where she is not. Once I find dogs who suit her, then I go back through pedigrees, and select the dog whose parents also have the best match as far as faults and virtues to the girl, along with good health testing records.


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No. There are always pet quality puppies in a litter. I prefer these puppies go to a home where they will be trained and titled in working events, such as obedience, herding, agility, or to therapy work, etc. Rotties need a job to do, even if they are just someone's beloved pet.

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I do have a young intact male however he is the son of my grump, and he does not suit her as far as cross matching faults and virtues. I usually use outside dogs. These days with the breeding technology I have access to almost any dog on the planet. This is one of the reasons why I do so much researching to find the best dog for my girl.

Average stud fees in my breed run from 800 to over 2500 depending on the dog. You can add to that pre breeding testing that can run from 300 to a dog who is close by and a natural breeding to well over 1,000 if it is going to be a frozen implant breeding.

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Don't worry, I don't mind answering questions! It can be educational to many people who come here to read or post.

 

[warmfuzzies]

Wow! Thanks, that is great information!

 

[Redyre Rotties]

I am off to make the breeding. Keep your fingers crossed for success and a nice sized litter.

Updates tomorrow evening.