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Posted by Lynn on October 30, 2002 at 19:32:49:

In Reply to: Re: Breeding Olde English Bulldogges.. need info posted by Combssssreptiles on October 30, 2002 at 18:01:52:

Nope, not a democrat or really giving a flip about anything political, just a shelter volunteer-prevet student that has already had to be part of putting down way too many great dogs. Glad you've put in some consideration. If the breeder you got your dogs from has so much experience and is responsible, that is THE place to start. He will be a great source of knowledge for you. As to your specific question, you CAN breed during the first heat, but you then have the canine equivalent of a teenage mother. She is not nearly mature enough for it to be good for her, physically or mentally. Depending on the breed, most are considered breedable at their 2nd heat, and many later. There are variations within breeds also. Another consideration is that I can guarantee that you will be dealing with a lot of less than savory individuals when it comes to placing these pups. I am also in FL and see it every day. If a dog even distantly resembles a bully breed every creep in north FL comes out of the woodwork wanting to take the dog for every manner of unsavory purposes. Believe me I've heard them all. Those are the easy ones. The tough part is the people that put on a great front and will lie straight to your face. It happens. A LOT. There is no worse feeling than seeing a dog that you had a part in placing, skinny, out on a chain, laying on dirt, or worse. Bully breeds are difficult in this respect. Same goes for placing Rotties and Dobes. You will meet people that are much more concerned with obtaining a dog for a lawn ornament or worse, to fight, than for a pet or honest-to-God hunting. You will want to make sure that you have a puppy contract before you have your first litter is on the ground. Have a lawyer go through it point by point to make sure that it will hold up. Too many puppy contracts and adoption contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on.
Talk to your breeder. He will be a great source of help for you.
Good luck

Lynn

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