Dachshound breeding question.

Liesje

 I believe Glenda bred cockers?

Correct.

tiffy

Liesje

 I believe Glenda bred cockers?

Correct.

 Interesting change of breeds! I know a working line GSD breeder who's kennel is named after her first dog - a Cocker.

 I have to say, I've never understood the "I must breed my dogs to have one of their offspring" thing. Maybe I'm just odd that way, or perhaps it's because I don't have an interest in breeding dogs. I certainly love my breed, but having them as companions is enough for me.

Now, I certainly love each and every one of my dogs. But having an offspring of them will not give me "another" version of my dog. It's possible it wouldn't look like my dog, quite probable that it wouldn't act like my dog..I just don't understand it

grab01

 I have to say, I've never understood the "I must breed my dogs to have one of their offspring" thing. Maybe I'm just odd that way, or perhaps it's because I don't have an interest in breeding dogs. I certainly love my breed, but having them as companions is enough for me.

Now, I certainly love each and every one of my dogs. But having an offspring of them will not give me "another" version of my dog. It's possible it wouldn't look like my dog, quite probable that it wouldn't act like my dog..I just don't understand it

 There are definite inherited genetic temperament traits. Even weird quirks that you would not really think was genetic. But when you breed a dog you will not have any "just like" either parents. The same as people aren't "just like" their parents. Dogs are a product of the combination of their parents genes (which may bring out temperament traits your dog doesn't have but other relatives do), their mother's behavior and their environment/training. Within a litter you can have a wide range of temperaments and it can be extremely hard to predict adult temperament when looking at young puppies. I agree that this poster would be better to buy another puppy, as the goal of the breeding (to have have a puppy like the male) isn't likely to be achieved.

I guess my thing is...I love both my dogs. I've actually loved every dog I've ever had. And each dog has been unique and taught me something different.

Thatcher makes me laugh all the time. Hap makes me feel like the most important person in the world. Thatcher loves chase. Hap loveees fetch.
I can't wait for a new dog..not because I'm tired of the ones I have or because I want to replace them, but because I can't wait to find out their own personality quirks and how they're going to improve my life with our slightly different bond.

I adore Lexi. She is the sweetest bichon around. Loves all, loves me, great girl. 

I showed her, did health tests on her and bred her.  I kept back one of her pups- Darby.  While she is sweet and funny and loves me, her LOOKS and her personality are completely different.  Neither bad nor good, just different.

So I've come to learn that I love my dogs even if they come from different parents. All of them are awesome the way they are and I don't have that "must have Echo's pup" feeling.

Well I must say that the Internet has more than it's share of nuts and this forum is certainly no exception. All that I asked was one simple question but hardly anyone bothered too answer it. Instead the majority of those who responded did so only to criticize or to suggest that the dogs of "normal" people such as me just aren't capable of breeding. Several people accused my of trying to "clone" Junior (my male) and I'd like to assure them that I already know that Juniors offspring won't be exactly like him. I wasn't asking for anyone's permission to breed the two, only for advice on the age old question, "does size matter." (LOL) Just one simple question.

 Here's the deal. You'll probably breed them no matter what.. I recommend finding a good vet who is knowledgeable in breeding. Also if this is your first time, finding a mentor who can tell you the ins and outs of breeding.  Asking on the internet, especially a dog forum such as this one, opens yourself up for all kinds of responses.  And calling us nuts for caring about the health of your dogs is pointless. Many of the people here are heavily involved with rescue and see what happens first hand to the neglected puppies.

Just my honest opinion.

When it comes to breeding questions on this forum, there is really no such thing as one simple question.

Most folks here are passionate about the subject because they are either 1-responsible breeders who know the ins & outs involved or 2-avid rescuers who see on a daily basis the pet overpopulation problem.

So, when you come here to ask about breeding, you will get a variety of answers from people who care about all dogs, including yours.  But just because you don't like the answers, coming back & calling people "nuts" is certainly not going to make anyone here take you very seriously.  JMO.

Agile, cockers were my childhood dream dog, gsd's dh's.  Once I lost Rusty I couldn't get another cocker.....as hard as I would try, I knew there would be some comparing and that wouldn't be fair to the new boy.

My comment about cloning, KimLauren, was not that you were trying to do so, but my statement was that even IF cloned, no one is going to get the same dog as the one that they are trying to replicate.  It was a general statement.

I've been a responsible breeder and I've been very active in rescue.  So I've seen stuff that makes me wish that "normal" people wouldn't breed.  Honestly, breeding is not for the faint hearted and it can be heartbreaking.  If you feel that you must breed, please, as others have said find a really good vet and a mentor who can walk you through the whole process.  Yep, whelping is natural, but without health testing especially, it can be brutal and sometimes deadly to the pups and the bitch.

glenmar

Agile, cockers were my childhood dream dog, gsd's dh's.  Once I lost Rusty I couldn't get another cocker.....as hard as I would try, I knew there would be some comparing and that wouldn't be fair to the new boy.

 I sort of feel the same way about Collies. I had one and he was great but I tried several times to buy another and just couldn't. I'd look at puppies and they were nice but they just never "clicked".

glenmar

If you feel that you must breed, please, as others have said find a really good vet and a mentor who can walk you through the whole process.  Yep, whelping is natural, but without health testing especially, it can be brutal and sometimes deadly to the pups and the bitch

 I'm pretty active in dogs and if you read my previous post, I mentioned how rough breeding can be.

kimlauren

All that I asked was one simple question but hardly anyone bothered too answer it.

Your "simple" question, and subsequent posts, revealed a tremendous gap in education regarding breeding, and your breed of choice in particular. Contributors here chose to help you become educated.  Their posts were not intended to berate you, but also, certainly, not to encourage your apparent ineptitude, or massage your ego. 

 You came HERE to ask the questions... perhaps because you recognized your lack of education and the wealth of information and experience available to you (and anyone who asks for help).... FOR FREE.  Otherwise, why not go to your veterinarian to ask such questions??  You got more help than you asked for.   Others in your position would be thankful.  You chose to denigrate those people who tried to help you. Posts like yours end up poisoning the folks who only respond in an effort to help.  Makes them think twice about the next person who comes to "just ask a simple question"... Is it worth the effort to carefully craft a response designed to help you through this process and guide you toward decisions in the best interest of your animals, when your reply is to call them nuts?

yes, Agile, I saw that.  Just reinforcing what so many have said.

Paige, great post.  I think you summed up everyones feelings nicely.

To answer your original question... I don't know.  I have always been told that breeding a large male to a small female could be disastrous, but then again, I do know of a person whose husky male bred their lhasa female and she had 6 lovely puppies and no problems delivering.

Of course that is purely anecdotal... your results may vary.  Speak with your vet, prepare for the 'what if' costs- especially an emergency c/section, if needed.

Also- the thought of a male dog's parts (I'd say the p-word but it will get censored) twice the size of what your bitch's private parts are meant to take- 1. ouch and 2. beware of infection/pyometria.

Ultimately it is up to you, they are your dogs, but please don't be so clouded as to not look at the entire picture.