Breeding Your Pet To Breed or Not to Breed!

The decision to breed one's pet should not be taken lightly. Why? Because for one, there are thousands of animals in shelters in need of a loving home, and above all else, breeding is something that takes time, money, and education on you, the owner's part. Without time, you will not be able to properly commit to the responsibilities breeding takes. Without money, you will not be able to pay for veterinary expenses, baby food, immunizations, etc...etc...etc... These expenditures alone can add up to several hundred dollars. And finally, without education on your part, you are bringing helpless lives into the world selfishly for no other reason than "it would be neat." So please, before you breed Fido to Fluffy or Thumper to Bunni, do your homework to know what you're getting yourself into! Breeding animals responsibly can be a very rewarding experience when done with care and consideration for the animals' wellbeing. Please review the following websites. When it comes to breeding, you can never learn enough. And remember, just because you may have a rabbit, guinea pig, or cockatiel, that doesn't make it "ok" to breed hap-hazardly. These animals are also in abundance in our country and unfortunately, many of these are euthanized before even being given the chance to find a new home. Do your research and only breed if you have a purpose. If you want to breed seeing-eye dogs, check into your local seeing-eye dog training facility. If you would like to breed rabbits for show, join the ARBA. While you may think that your Poodle-Chihuahua mix is the best dog in the world, there are thousands of other people who feel the same way about their dogs. And this is precisely the reason why the United States has such a problem with pet overpopulation. Again, breed with a purpose other than flooding the pet market -- there are quite enough pets in need of homes as it is.

Virtual Pet Breeding : Want to know what dog breeding is like without having to get into the nitty gritty of it all first hand? Check out this site! You can learn a lot about breeding without having to do it yourself.

Being a Responsible Dog Breeder : Excellent source of information on being a responsible dog breeder. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*

Breeding Tropical Fish : MSN Internet community devoted to breeding tropical fish.

Horse Genetics : Genetics are of the utmost importance in any responsible AND successful breeding program. Without the knowledge of your animals lineage, serious problems can occur. When it comes to horses, it is even more important to know your animals' backgrounds.

Horse Breeding 'Dos and Don'ts' : What to look for and what to avoid in your horse breeding program.

The Dog Breeder's Guild : A site for breeders who believe modern breeding practices are hurting our dogs.

Should I Breed My Dog? : Excellent source of information on what standards one should go by when considering breeding.

Getting Started as a Responsible Dog Breeder : Brought to you by the American Kennel Club.

Cat Breeding and Genetics : Indepth information on genentics and breeding techniques.

Code of Ethics for Cat Breeders : Want to responsible breed your cat? Check out this list of ethics that EVERY breeder should go by.

All About Rabbit Breeding : Tons of information on rabbit breeding and animal rights in the breeding field.

Rabbit Breeding for Beginners : Easy to undestand overview of rabbit breeding.

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