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Old 02-25-2008, 08:58 PM
OnyxGold1 OnyxGold1 is offline
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Re: Older dog vaccination prior to breeding?

If your biggest concern is vaccinations prior to breeding.....that's a big red flag to me that you probably shouldn't be considering breeding him

Ensure that your male has had his hips/elbows/heart and eyes certified and cleared by OFA, and then ensure the same for the bitch.

Ensure that the bitch has had a clear brucellosis test done within (I believe 10 days) of her coming into season.

It is more crucial in terms of vaccinations & dewormings for MOM to be UTD in advance of any breeding. I know of a litter born where (for reasons unbeknownest to anyone) mom received her rabies shot in her 4th week of pregnancy......of the puppies that survived......their temperment was schitzy, high strung, unpredictable....and I believe the majority had to be put down prior to ever reaching 2.

There is a lot of good information in the forums as to what constitutes a good breeder and a lot of information as to what constitutes a byb.

Heather
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