Deciding whether or not you
are going to breed your Shar Pei is a big decision for many people. Some know
that they definitely want to experience Shar Pei breeding, others are on the fence
and don’t know if they should or not. Barring any health problems in the Shar
Pei, and following proper Shar Pei care, it is totally up to the owner as to what
they want to do. Nobody should influence your decision either way. The following
information should help you discover the positive aspects and the downsides to
breeding, and allow you to make your own educated decision about whether or not
you are going to follow through with Shar Pei breeding.
What is Breeding?
According
to the Webster’s dictionary, breeding is the act of producing offspring. Sounds
simple, right? While the act itself is fairly simple and uncomplicated, the events
leading up and the Shar Pei care required following a litter is anything but.
Breeding your Shar Pei is one way of keeping good genes and bloodlines going throughout
the generations.
If your puppy comes from a particularly good line of parents
and siblings, they may be valuable, especially if they are bred with like-quality
mates. Breeding puppies can be an additional source of income, though should not
be used in urgent situations because the payout takes months or even years. While
most dogs are fine with breeding, in rare occasions they do not take well to the
expenditure on their body, and sometimes end up ill.
Male vs. Female Breeding
Shar
Pei breeding in the sense of male puppies tends to be fairly uncomplicated. The
male is responsible for fertilizing the female egg, and the female is then left
with the responsibility of growing and birthing the litter of puppies. The only
real downside to breeding a male, especially if it is done for several seasons,
is that their neutering is put off. This can result in extended aggression, territorialism,
and mood swings.
Typically, when the male belongs to the breeder, they
are usually entitled to either a lump sum of money, or first pick of the litter.
The rest of the litter is then worked out with the owner of the mate. Shar Pei
breeding can be stressful on the female, as it’s her body that labors and births.
Sometimes the taxation of the birthing process is too much to handle, and she
becomes ill or dies. This is where the owner must weigh the odds, and decide whether
or not breeding their puppy is beneficial.
If you are unsure as to whether
or not you should breed your puppy, you can gather information from different
sources. You can look on the internet, talk to breeders, and find books on Shar
Pei breeding. It’s best to make your own decision, as only you know which decision
is right for you. If you have chosen to go without breeding and just enjoy your
puppy, you should learn about
how to care for your Shar Pei at home so you can create a healthy happy home
for both of you.
Attention: To discover how
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