Posted by Wolf on August 15, 2008, 11:14 am, in reply to "# of dogs"
Number of dogs depends on why one would have them and what they can afford and what they do with the dogs. If you breed dogs and not are not a conglomerate then I would think four dogs, two males, two females of opposite lines. That would make sense to me. This way you could cross breed and keep the lines healthy. It is also true that people like myself who retire and rescue dogs would have more dogs on hand as I do not place dogs but give them a home for life, but again only what you have space for and can afford. Also breeding should be controlled to once a year for any b###h and no more than two litters per year per household. No b###h should be bred before two years of age and not after five years of age. A male should not be bred under 18 months of age and can be used probably up until 8 years of age. Stud males if healthy and produce good get can be bred frequently. These are the AKC guidelines. This holds true for most of us but again a large breeding kennel would do it differently and rightly so.
Each dog should have its own space. Fence fighting is normal among kenneled dogs and therefore they should be separated usually by opposite gender as fighting mostly occurs among the same gender. If you run a dog pack it would be handled a bit differently but should be monitored at all times as dogs can get into altercations. People allowing dogs to run loose without supervision cause many of our problems.
I would think each dog should have its own food bowl as you will need to monitor feedings and all dogs do not eat alike nor eat the same thing. Do not forget each dog is an individual.
Indeed dogs can breed through a fence. They are creative and will find a way. A female should be quarantined when she is in heat if you do not intend to breed and if you do the breeding should be controlled and not just allowed.
If you plan to take dog expenses off your taxes you must also report any income from sales and pay the proper fees condusive to where you live and ahere to the local rules of breeding, keeping of dogs, licensing, etc. Many States require a license to breed and transport dogs across State lines. You will need to know the local laws and those of the intended home of the dog.
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