Breeding should be left to the ethical reputable professionals who breed for the improvement and betterment of the breed. These people have devoted their lives to this purpose and they still find it difficult – would it be any easier for a novice?
Did you know that Pit Bulls make up the largest percentage of dogs in shelters in South Africa with thousands being euthanized every year? Pit Bull type dogs are more likely to be euthanized in shelters than any other dog and only the third most likely to be adopted. The reason this is so you ask? Overpopulation of Pit Bull types has been created by excessive and unregulated breeding. Add to that, Pit Bulls tend to have large litters averaging 10-12 pups per litter.
Will my animal’s personality change after spaying or neutering?
Spaying and neutering will only reduce or eliminate the behaviors that you don’t want, such as aggression and urine marking. Neutered males are less likely to roam, fight, or mark their territory with urine, and spayed females experience less hormone-related moodiness. In exchange, your companions will likely become more interested in you (rather than finding a mate) and will still protect your family.
Will spaying and neutering affect my animal’s weight?
No. Dogs become overweight and inactive because their owners feed them too much and exercise them too little, not because they are sterilized.
Why should I have my male dog neutered?
Male animals contribute to the companion animal overpopulation, crisis even more than females do. Just one unsterilized male animal can impregnate dozens of females, creating dozens upon dozens of unwanted offspring. Neutering also eliminates male animals’ risk of testicular cancer and reduces unwanted behaviors such as biting.
Should I let my female animal have one litter before having her spayed?
It’s best to spay animals before they reach sexual maturity in order to reap the full health benefits. Spaying your female companion animal before her first heat cycle means she will have one-seventh the risk of developing mammary cancer. Spaying also eliminates female animals’ risk of diseases and cancers of the ovaries and uterus, which are often life-threatening and require expensive surgery and treatment.
How can I teach my children about the ‘miracle of birth’?
Allowing your animal to reproduce only teaches your children irresponsibility. Every year, thousands of animals are killed in animal shelters, most simply because of a lack of good homes. Bringing more animals into a world that is already short of homes means that animals in animal shelters will die. Numerous books and videos are available to help you teach your children about reproduction responsibly.
What if I can find homes for all my animal’s puppies?
Even if you manage to find loving, lifelong homes for all the puppies, that means that there will be that many fewer homes for puppies in animal shelters who desperately need to be adopted. And unless you ensure that every puppy you place is spayed or neutered before going to his or her new home, they can go on to produce litter after litter of offspring themselves. Just one female dog and her puppies can result in 67,000 dogs in six years.
Is sterilization safe?
Spay and neuter surgeries are the most commonly performed animal surgeries. Most animals experience relatively little discomfort (anesthesia is used during surgery, and pain medication is generally given afterwards) and are back to their normal activities within a day or two.
Being a responsible breeder of American Pit Bull Terriers (APBTs) involves taking various steps to ensure that the breeding process is conducted ethically and that the puppies are healthy, well-socialized, and placed in suitable homes. Here are some guidelines to follow:
Conduct extensive research: Before breeding APBTs, it is essential to educate yourself about the breed’s history, characteristics, and health issues. You should also research the pedigrees of potential breeding dogs to ensure that they are healthy and free of genetic defects.
Health screening: Health screening is critical to ensure that the breeding dogs are free from genetic diseases that can be passed on to their offspring. You should have your dogs tested for common health issues, such as hip dysplasia, heart disease, and eye problems, and only breed dogs that pass these health tests.
Socialization and training: Socialization and training are essential for APBT puppies to become well-adjusted, confident, and obedient dogs. You should start socializing and training puppies as early as possible to ensure that they develop good manners and behavior.
Responsible breeding practices: APBTs should only be bred when there is a demand for puppies and a clear purpose for the breeding. You should also limit the number of litters a dog has and space out breeding cycles to give the dog time to rest and recover.
Responsible puppy placement: As a responsible breeder, you should carefully screen potential puppy buyers to ensure that they are capable of providing a loving, safe, and suitable home for an APBT. You should also provide new owners with information on the breed’s care, training, and health needs.
Support for the lifetime of the dog: A responsible breeder should be available to offer support and advice to puppy buyers for the lifetime of the dog.
Overall, being a responsible APBT breeder involves prioritizing the health and well-being of the dogs and the puppies and ensuring that they are placed in suitable homes.
Preservation / Ethical Breeder:
GOOD BREEDING
BAD BREEDING
Trade can be ended if there are no support!
BAD BREEDING
Must NEVER be support!
As a Registered PBFSA Breeder, you pledge to only breed for the betterment and improvement of the breed. The health and good temperament of the sire, dam and puppies is always your first priority.
Requirements to become a Breeder with the PBFSA:
Sire
Dam
Puppies
The PBFSA Breeder should ultimately sign a contract with each new owner before the dogs leave his/her care.
To complete your application as Registered PBFSA Breeder please email us: management@pbfsa.co.za.
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