Havanese Care - About Havanese Breeding
by: FionaKelly
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In writing about Havanese care, inevitably thoughts of Havanese owners turn to the thoughts of little paws pattering along the floor. Resist this temptation unless you are blessed with incredibly healthy, friendly dogs that meet the breed standard and a really big pocketbook. Although Havanese information suggests that because of their rarity, Havanese pups will be assured of a home, this is not always the case. Profit should never be a motive in Havanese breeding.
Before you even think of Havanese breeding, know that you will have to fork out a lot of money up front. You must do it to enhance the breed and to enhance the next generation of pet dogs and not for money, or don't bother. Proper, responsible Havanese breeding is done very small scale, in your home and with lots of vet tests done before sending Mon to the stud.
Both dog and bitch will have to be thoroughly vetted in order to be pronounced fit for Havanese breeding. They will have to pass variety of health tests demanded by the Havanese Club of America and the American Kennel Club to stamp out congenital defects. They will need certificates proving they do not carry congenital deafness, luxating patella, abnormal canine eye conditions, cardiac problems or hip or elbow dysplagia.
Mom needs regular check ups throughout her pregnancy, lots of quality high protein food and regular exercise for as long as she can handle it.
Birth in dogs is usually a very undramatic affair. Still, read all of the Havanese information on what you need to know about dog births in order to settle yourself down and give Mom some peace. You need to have a quiet place in your home where Mom can whelp. Introduce her to the spot so she knows this is the place. Still, she'll probably try to give birth on your bed anyway. Just plonk her into the whelping area and she'll resign herself to that place.
The act itself only takes a few minutes, and the pair should "lock" to ensure fertility. Some Havanese breeding stock don't have an idea of what to do, but if they can watch mating dogs, they'll get the idea fast. The AKC has approved artificial insemination, which may be a more practical option and involve a lot less traveling. The procedure is done under surgery at a vet's.
Check out the people who want your pups. Do they have room for a dog? Do they have unruly kids? Do they have character references? This is what professional Havanese breeders check for, as well as dog rescue organizations. You should always take back the pup at whatever age if they cannot keep the pup.
Of course, by this time you might want to just keep the pups yourself, but really careful going with this decision!
About the Author
About the author: Fiona Kelly is an avid lover of the Havanese and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Havanese. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Havanese Breeding plus a whole lot more.
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