Dog Breeding Opinions

[cowgirl Ibara]

I have a golden retriever female who just tuned a year old. I m planning on her having her bred December of 08 after she has matured and gets OFA certified. But I have come to a dilemma about a sire. Sire charges are usually high and I was contemplating either buying my own certified sire or the option of A.I. But I haven't heard much in the field of K-9 A.I. So any input or opinions are welcome and needed. Thanks

 

[buckwheat_87]

Dont know anything about A.I. in dogs, but you would probley get more replies if you put it in the right forum.

(Dogs, Cats and Other Pets)

 

[CPL]

I thought I read some where that AI sired puppies can't be registered in the AKC.

You might look into renting a registered dog to breed yours though.

 

[SKF Show Cattle]

They do AI dogs. Ask your vet if does it and check with the Golden Retriever club of america and they can help you out. Yes, AI puppies can be registered with the AKC a lot of show dogs are out of AI breedings.

 

[CPL]

They do AI dogs. Ask your vet if does it and check with the Golden Retriever club of america and they can help you out. Yes, AI puppies can be registered with the AKC a lot of show dogs are out of AI breedings.

Has it always been this way? I could have sworn I read a couple years ago that it wasn't allowed, but just saw the site and you're right. Well show's how much I know- thanks for correcting me.

 

[cowgirl Ibara]

Thanks for the advice ^_^

 

[cowgirl Ibara]

Dont know anything about A.I. in dogs, but you would probley get more replies if you put it in the right forum.

(Dogs, Cats and Other Pets)

I did post the same topic in that forum but I thought I should give this one a try also since the forum is labeled breeding.

 

[suscofa]

I think it is horses that can't be registered "thoroughbred" if they are not conceived the old fashioned way. So to speak.

 

[Frankie]

I think it is horses that can't be registered "thoroughbred" if they are not conceived the old fashioned way. So to speak.

I think they can AI horses, but the stud has to be on the premises. Which makes AI-ing sort of unnecessary.

 

[Beef11]

AI will likely be more expensive than live cover. The breed fee doesn't change but you do add vet bills.

 

[suscofa]

Some horse breeds may be ai'd perhaps, but not thoroughbreds. I'm sure of that.

 

[SKF Show Cattle]

I know that with Paint horses they do a lot of AIing but it is a lot more expensive then cattle.

 

[jhambley]

My youngest Australian Shephard was from a 2007 AI litter.

Here are a few links for you:

Abilene Animal Hospital: Specializes in Canine Reproduction
http://www.aahpa.com/

Litter Blog
http://adastrapups.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html

Jerry