﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Dog Channel / All About Dogs / Dog Breeding </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.2</generator><description>Dog Channel</description><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/</link><webMaster>forum@bowtieinc.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:40:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Any norwegain buhund breeders in WA?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic58971-14-1.aspx</link><description>i am Seriously thinking about getting a buhund. i have reserched them and we are a great match.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kelsey&amp;Gracie</dc:creator></item><item><title>any havanse breeders in NY</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic58840-14-1.aspx</link><description>just wanting to know &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:40:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Havanesegirl22</dc:creator></item><item><title>If pure breed dogs have so many medical problems, why do people keep breeding them?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic58407-14-1.aspx</link><description>I have worked with dogs for many years and I am just discusted at how many pure bred dogs have so many medical issues but breeders keep breeding them, why? it is cruel in my book to breed animals that have hip problems, eye disorders, ear, joints, cancer and so many more just because they do not have the genetic diversity they should have. I have recently started to study hybrids and breeds that are three or more in the types of breeds that are mixed together and have found that even after three to five years of age, the dogs have had very few or no medical problems at all. If this can be the case with 60 to 80 percent of all dogs, why not go with making of mixed breeds rather than pure bred?</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:16:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pacmomof12</dc:creator></item><item><title>Reputable Exhibition Shih Tzu Breeders in Seattle Area?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic58274-14-1.aspx</link><description>I've been showing in the 4H dog project for 5 years and keeping shih tzu just as long, and now I think it's about time to begin my search for a show quality puppy.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Does anyone have the links for reputable shih tzu breeders in the Western Washington/Seattle area?  I'm looking for someone who will be willing to work with a beginner ect.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Also, if you have the links to any afghan breeders in the seattle area as well, throw them up here, that would be great!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;-Thorn</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:19:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Thorn</dc:creator></item><item><title>5 month old pregnant shih tzu</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic57448-14-1.aspx</link><description>I just received what I was told is a pregnant 5 month old. I am going to the vet this week to get verification. My question is: Can this be possible and will the mother know what to do being a pup herself. I also think she maybe a couple of months older but she definetly appears to be pregnant. Please advise</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:41:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>new owner</dc:creator></item><item><title>Puppies!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic56797-14-1.aspx</link><description>I thought I would share some pictures of my sweet litter.   They are nearing the eight week mark and I need new pictures...  The puppies are developing wonderful and all are nice and fat.   One of the males just loves to play tug of war... when I have them outside I can't walk without him hanging on to my foot.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;This litter has turned out really nice as I believe both males at this point are show quality.  Needless to say we are going to repeat this breeding...  These pictures are from birth to six weeks.... I had a few in between, but I'd be taking up to much room to share them all.  I've always been fascinated with sheltie growth pictures.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" style="WIDTH: 310px; HEIGHT: 302px" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/b24db994-25e3-4e00-ba2e-7813.JPG" width=3082 height=2229&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;              Just born...  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 261px" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/dabf0acb-f970-465a-a272-ced6.JPG" width=1393 height=1368&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;                           Five days old....&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" style="WIDTH: 301px; HEIGHT: 213px" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/9a21c077-2558-4eac-91fc-70d7.JPG" width=2028 height=1568&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Seventeen days old...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" style="WIDTH: 310px; HEIGHT: 201px" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/266a4a6b-eec6-43a7-836f-9a43.JPG" width=2979 height=2379&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Six weeks...</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:21:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AshleyC</dc:creator></item><item><title>Calling Responsible Breeders</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic56977-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hi! I am the founder of the RBCA (Responsible Breeder Club of America) I wanted to ask those of you interested to join go to: &lt;A href="http://www. responsiblebreeders . co . cc"&gt;www. responsiblebreeders . co . cc&lt;/A&gt; or &lt;A href="http://www. rbca . weebly . com"&gt;www. rbca . weebly . com&lt;/A&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:41:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pitbullsrock28</dc:creator></item><item><title>Need advice on buying a pup. Shady scenerio?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic56621-14-1.aspx</link><description>I don't know much about how AKC registration and selling puppies works, so I have decided to try get some input from other people about a situation that I am in. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I have been looking to buy a puppy recently, and have fallin in love with the Australian Shepherd breed. I looked online and through classifieds, and I came across an add that said there were 2 puppies left out of a litter and they are selling for $100 without registration papers, but $400 with the papers. The pups are 9 weeks old. I have seen pictures of the supposed pups and the rest of the litter. The mother and father are pictured on the website as well. The rest of the pups in the litter were apparently sold with papers at the higher value. &lt;BR&gt;Now like I said, I don't know anything about breeding or registering puppies; I am just trying to understand if this is possible. I didn't know the breeder had a choice to register some of the pups and not the others. The breeder also informed me that the puppy will be UTD on shots as well as come with a health guarantee allowing me to take the puppy to my vet within 48 hours and have her checked out. If it is a life or death situation, then I will be able to either exchange the pup or get my money back. I don't see how the breeder can profit from $100 if they have gotten the puppy wormed, UTD, and also the tail was cut off by her vet as well. I would be going pick up the pup instead of having it mailed, so I am not worried about that scam. I could very well be wondering these questions for nothing because, like I said, I don't know anything about breeding. I just wanted to get some advice from other breeders or people who were maybe in this situation.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:42:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sarah1439</dc:creator></item><item><title>help,my female tied up with neutered dog</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic49227-14-1.aspx</link><description>i have a 10 month old female brittany and she tied up with a cur that was nuetered 6 days ago. what are the chances she got pregnant?</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:48:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>michaelwycall</dc:creator></item><item><title>Brittany Stud</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic57143-14-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face=System color=#771177&gt;Okay, I have a male brittany pup, pics can be found in the puppy forum under new puppy pics, and I am thinking about studding him out when he's older. He's already AKC registered and there aren't many people in Iowa or Missouri that stud out their dogs much. I know it's important to have him current on all his shots and make sure the female is too, but is there anything else I need to know? Like how much should I charge? If he's OFA certified, should I charge more? What should I make sure about the female, besides shots? Is studding him out even a good idea? &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=System color=#771177&gt;I appreciate the help, thank you.&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:18:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Irishgirl</dc:creator></item><item><title>Herniated Navel</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic55423-14-1.aspx</link><description>This is more out of curiosity than anything else but my female English bulldog has a herniated navel that was repaired by her breeder.  My husband and I have mulled with the idea of perhaps eventually having pups, this is a HUGE maybe type of thing as we're leaning more toward spaying, but would the previous hernia be a concern during pregnancy?  I emailed her breeder about it with a no reply as of yet, my vet seemed unable to give me any real answer and I can't find much on the web (I could be searching the wrong thing I suppose).  If we do decide to breed her it would only be once and then she would be spayed to live out her days carefree.  She is from champion bloodlines, her grandsire Kahuna won several regional shows and a national I believe.  I emailed her breeder for a show history but she's still not replied to my email at this time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As I said it's more of a curiosity though.  I have mixed feelings about breeding.  It's more like a 75% toward spaying kind of deal but I just have to know so I can have all the information I can.  I am aware that with breeding English Bulldogs comes great care and attention.  I have done my homework in great detail about the breed.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:59:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bulldoggin</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pregnant female picky eater</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic57031-14-1.aspx</link><description>Our pregnant female doxie is just being a pill&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Cool.gif" border="0" title="Cool"&gt; about eating. She is on puppy kibbles (IAMS) she hates Blue Buffalo and Eukanuba, which is what we feed our other dogs. We have mixed canned food with kibbles. We've tried cottage cheese, eggs, meat etc. She turns her nose up to everything! We have gotten her to eat some cooked fish and brisket.  But we think she should be eating better and we're worried about the puppies!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/w00t.gif" border="0" title="w00t"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We did have whip worms about two weeks ago and she was on a special diet from the vet and she and our other dogs have all been treated for them. But since that episode, she's gotten very very picky!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Any suggestions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:38:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>theatermom8</dc:creator></item><item><title>Calling Pit Bull Lovers!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic55633-14-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;Hi! My name is Christina Tanon and I am writing a book called The Mastery of Breeding American Pit Bull Terriers: Breeding for Perfection. I am writing it with the help of other Pit Bull breeders. I wanted any input that ya’ll would like to tell me about your breeding “tricks”. Please nothing regarding breeding for American Bullies, Razor Edge, or Gotti lines, etc. Only working, show lines. Thanks!&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:18:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pitbullsrock28</dc:creator></item><item><title>Busels Griffon</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic56495-14-1.aspx</link><description>Brussels Griffon from Europe,&lt;br&gt;Kennel Black Silhouette is small kennel in Europe, precise location is in central Serbia if you wont more information please visit web page  www. blacksilhouete.com  &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/pekingeseblacksilhouette/mili001-1.jpg"&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:26:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>blacksilhouette</dc:creator></item><item><title>The "Giant Alaskan Malamute" Breed is it recognized?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic55779-14-1.aspx</link><description>Ok, I know a kennel who claims to breed the "Giant Alaskan Malamute" rather than the normal "Alaskan Malamute."  After doing research of my own using just the internet, I have not come up with a distinct recognition of the Giant version in regards to breed standard.  In other words, if you look for Alaskan Malamute you will see the recomended hight, weight, coloring, bone structures, tail, body, and face characteristics that dictate a "Breedable/show worthy" specimine of this breed.  But you don't find anything for the Giants.  As it stands the giants that I know of, are way over the hight, weight, and girth.  Of course all others traits would be a given since they are still Mals.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So, if I am interested in showing a G. Mal will they automaticly be disqualified due to their sizse? Also, does AKC recognize the Giant as a seperate from reg. Mals. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My dog Sasha is a Giant Alaskan Mal (not breedable/show quality) she has hip displaisia and her tail doesn't curl enough.  She was bought from the kennel because no one else wanted her.  So i paid significantly less for her and took her in.  She is wonderful and sweet.  But I am interested in buying a "breed" qulaity from the same kennel but only if they are a recognized version of the Mal breed.  Her dogs are way, way larger and all have an extremely docile nature. From what I see so far they also respond extremely well to training and obedience and still hold that intelegence owners love of Mals. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Well, I digress, anyone have any knowlege on Giant Mals vs. Mals.?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Tanya</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 10:34:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>G-Mals</dc:creator></item><item><title>German Dachshunds...</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic56343-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hi guys! I have a friend who breeds Dachshunds and I want to surprise her with a German Import on her birthday. They have been wanting to add another Doxie to their family and breeding program, but I have been having a HARD time finding any!!! I found one breeder, but I would like to have a couple more to choose from...I keep reading that the Dachshund breed is dying out in Germany, so I understand why I am having a hard time finding some breeders, but anyways if you guys know a minature dachshund breeder in Germany then let me know! No wire-haireds though, her husband doesn't like them as he think they look like Shnauzers, but I ADORE the wire-haireds, and I have to completely disagree, but since it is there dog, I'll have to say no to wire-haired doxies. Thanks for your help!</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:04:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pitbullsrock28</dc:creator></item><item><title>corgi stud</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53205-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hello everyone.I have a beautifel male corgi.I am looking to stud him out.If anyone is intrested I am not looking for alot of money.I am looking for maybe the pick of the litter and thats it.I aamnot looking to breed them right away maybe sometime next month.I will leave them at my house through the pregnancy.If you go on this website you can read about his blood lines.His name is woodrow but his ears are now up.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href=""&gt;&lt;/A&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:53:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>swiggle96</dc:creator></item><item><title>Those who know alot about pit bulls</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic50599-14-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;SPAN class=postbody&gt;Can Someone please help me to understand what this means?  I didn't know there was Different Varieties of Pitbulls.  I found this from the ACHC's Forum.  Can someone help me clear up my confusion? &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=postbody&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN class=postbody&gt;&lt;A href=""&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Pit Bull Varieties: &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;American Bully &lt;BR&gt;Gotti Line &lt;BR&gt;Razor's Edge &lt;BR&gt;Game Bred &lt;BR&gt;Old World Style Fighting &lt;BR&gt;Classic &lt;BR&gt;Old Family Red Nose &lt;BR&gt;Mugleston &lt;BR&gt;Show Bred &lt;BR&gt;Oldschool &lt;BR&gt;Greyline &lt;BR&gt;Ultimate &lt;BR&gt;Watchdog &lt;BR&gt;Indian Bolio &lt;BR&gt;Knowlwood &lt;BR&gt;Dela Cruz &lt;BR&gt;Choas &lt;BR&gt;True Tank &lt;BR&gt;Gaff &lt;BR&gt;Camelot &lt;BR&gt;Pages &lt;BR&gt;New Trojan &lt;BR&gt;Chinaman &lt;BR&gt;Frisco &lt;BR&gt;Eli &lt;BR&gt;York &lt;BR&gt;Creed &lt;BR&gt;Maximillian &lt;BR&gt;Red Devil &lt;BR&gt;Corvino &lt;BR&gt;Bourdeaux &lt;BR&gt;ROM &lt;BR&gt;Gator &lt;BR&gt;Peterson &lt;BR&gt;Sherman Tank &lt;BR&gt;TNT &lt;BR&gt;Ruffian &lt;BR&gt;Cairo &lt;BR&gt;Woods &lt;BR&gt;Hughzees &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;American Bulldog Varieties (Old/New): &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Johnson &lt;BR&gt;Scott &lt;BR&gt;Classic &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;All of these dogs do look different.&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:25:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>outcast13</dc:creator></item><item><title>What Makes A Good/Bad Breeder?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53952-14-1.aspx</link><description>I have been a part of a Cane Corso breeding family for almost a decade now (8 years) and have seen some good, some in-between, and some very bad breeders in my time and in traveling. I'll give my example, I went to a national show (ARBA) and saw what appeared to be a Weimeriner (however you spell it, lol) but no, it was a Corso. This dog looked terrible, back-yard bred! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Each and every time in time of a puppy/dog purchase, there are tons of Q's to be answered. My family has made a great decision in picking dogs since we are a valuable Corso breeding family with well-respected dogs. (I love my babies!! &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Tongue.gif" border="0" title="Tongue"&gt;)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I think a good breeder should have &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;-Titled studs&lt;br&gt;-Champion lines/studs/females&lt;br&gt;-Health certificates&lt;br&gt;-Pedigrees&lt;br&gt;-Experience&lt;br&gt;-Internal knowledge of the breed&lt;br&gt;-Be able to answer questions&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What are some of your opinions in dog breeding; good and bad breeders/no experience?</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:28:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>canecorso_breeder</dc:creator></item><item><title>Looking for Doberman Breeders in NH</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic52271-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hi&lt;P&gt;My husband and I are looking for doberman breeders - we live in So NH but will travel to any of the New England States to find an awesome breeder.  Not having very good luck on web, looks like the ones we have seen have already had the litters for this year and they are all spoken for.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks!:&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:51:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lizbeth</dc:creator></item><item><title>Free puppy 4 service dog work?</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic55686-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hi! I am helping a friend of mine find a service dog. She is low income and cannot afford to buy one as the training is $2000.00 by itself... She has a preference for a larger American Pit Bull Terrier but would also be willing to take another large breed dog except Labs and Labradoodles. If anyone would be willing to donate a dog, it would be highly appreciated! She can't have any dogs of the colors fawn or black and tan. No white or black Poodles, any other color of Poodle would be fine. Thanks!</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:03:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pitbullsrock28</dc:creator></item><item><title>Looking for a female Shih Tzu to breed with my male</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic55434-14-1.aspx</link><description>I'm hoping my male isn't to old to breed I don't think so. He's ACA registered. He is 7 yrs. I want one of his puppies and for the females breeders I will try and find good homes for others if they would want me to. Thank you</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:34:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Precious Sweetpea</dc:creator></item><item><title>Buying a female</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic54214-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hello.Alot of you people probaly remeber me from the corgi stud post.Well I have been doing my reasearch ever since.I decided I wanted to make sure the female was taken care of and got to know my male.I am going to get my own female.I was also wondering where to get one.I am not neceserialy looking for a puppy maybe a one or two year old corgi.I am not even planning to breed for another year.I was just trying to plan ahead.Please no inapropriate posts.Thanks..</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:31:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>swiggle96</dc:creator></item><item><title>Looking for female SHIH TZU to mate with my male!!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic52319-14-1.aspx</link><description>I have a 9 month old shih tzu who I would like to find a mate for. All I would like is pick of the litter and you can do whatever you'd like with the rest of the litter. I am located in Walnutport, PA 18088. Please contact me if you are interested or know anyone who would be.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:10:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>shihtzulover</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pseudo-pregnancy in dogs . . . .</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic54040-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hello all.  I am brand new to this forum, and have read back through some of the previous posts under this section.  I have seen a lot of helpful responses to peoples' questions.  I have also seen a fair bit of snitting about what someone may or may not have been inferring or what their tone may have been, etc.  Despite all that, I am bringing you my questions, and hopefully I can get the helpful people who will respond.  So here's the situation:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My female Bichon, Mia, had not gone into heat last April, and again did not in October.  I was under the (now obviously mistaken) assumption that dogs went through some type of menopause like we do.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My mother-in-law (who we live with) brought home a male Chihuahua puppy over the summer.   The breeder she bought him from told her to get him fixed BEFORE he began lifting his leg, which she did not, because to her, doing it BEFORE this marker, means wait until he's started doing it, THEN get him fixed.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;SO, Mia went into heat the very end of November, and as much as I tried to keep them apart, with a 79 year old woman, 14 &amp;amp; 15 year old girls, and a 10 year old boy in the house, I couldn't keep them apart well enough.  They ended up tying a least a couple of times.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Mia has had litters previously, a few when she was younger.  Over this past couple of months, she has displayed the same behaviours that she did when she got pregnant before.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Using December 5 (one of the days I know for sure they tied), her expected whelping date would be today.  I have not been able to feel any movement.  However, I CAN express milk.  Also, her temp has dropped about 1 degree from what it was last night (100.4 down to 99.5).  I know that if their are puppies, she could be carrying them up high enough that I can't feel them.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;What I'm wondering is . . . in a pseudo-pregnancy, can a female dog produce sufficient prolactin to cause lactation?  Since I'm not sure, I don't know how much stock to put in the fact that I can express milk, in determining if I should keep watching for signs of labor!!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;If anyone knows the answer to this, please let me know.  Or if you have any other helpful thoughts on whether or not she IS pregnant.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;(P.S. - The chi is, of course, now lifting his leg on everything possible and even wants to go outside, even though it's below freezing, and he didn't want to go out when it was 65!!!  Little jerk!)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thank you!!</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:47:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MommaFox73</dc:creator></item><item><title>Any advice for a cleft palate puppy????</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53865-14-1.aspx</link><description>So.... i work at veterinary clinic, and have bottle raised many puppies. My last litter was a litter of 6 that i got as soon as they were born, and they all lived and did awesome.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;But i have never raised a puppy with a cleft palate. And this is a yellow lab puppy, 3 days old. And i have alot of instructions, and everything is going really well so far. This is the first day i have had him. The doctor took him home last night, to watch over him. And i just wondered if anyone with EXPERIENCE IN this, would like to give me any pointers. I have already done all the reading off the internet possible, the last two days, but i would like real advice from some one with personal experience. ANd any success stories please!!!!!!!!!!</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:22:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sweetsug</dc:creator></item><item><title>Books on Genetics</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53839-14-1.aspx</link><description>I'm looking for some dog books on Genetics.  So I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions???</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:43:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>outcast13</dc:creator></item><item><title>Shih Tzu Breeders in Pennsylvania</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53684-14-1.aspx</link><description>Im looking for shih tzu breeders in Eastern PA. Also the southern half of new york state or north jersey would not be too far to travel. I found the most precious female shih tzu named Tinker but she's all the way out in missouri and I dont want to drive far and I dont agree with shipping puppies + it is costly!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Please let me know if you know of any breeders. Thankss &amp;lt;3</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:20:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>shihtzulover</dc:creator></item><item><title>price help</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic51550-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hello.I am wondering if you can help me.I have a  male corgi who I am looking to breed.I have someone who needs a stud and they are willing to give me the pick of the litter.Also have the female stay at my house(which I wanted)and pay all the vet bills for the female.Do you think this is a good price or no.Also do you think that we should split the puppies cosst have way.I am new a t this and need help.Thanks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:05:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>swiggle96</dc:creator></item><item><title>Wirehaired Dachshund wanted</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic53533-14-1.aspx</link><description>I'm looking for a Wirehaired Dachshund in the Dallas, TX area.  I prefer a puppy or young dog in age, maybe under 3 yo.  Sex isn't important nor is a spayed/neutered animal as I will take care of that if needed.  A housebroken dog would be nice if animal is older but not required.  Many thanks for any help given!</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:31:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>bran76dfw</dc:creator></item><item><title>Shelties</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic52607-14-1.aspx</link><description>I'm actually looking for a sheltie rescue and/or breeder in the western washington area.  Does anybody know of any?</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:19:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Celestyal</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pregnant Shih Tzu... Questions.</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic52162-14-1.aspx</link><description>First off I want to start by saying I know just how opinionated dog people can be about this type of thing... so, please read every word carefully before jumping to conclusions...  I just need help, and you won't help me by yelling at me... &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/Sad.gif" border="0" title="Sad"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My parents bred their shih tzu (9lbs) to their yorkie (4lbs).  She was bred about five times over the period of a week.   If she got pregnant on the very first breeding, she would be 54 days pregnant right now.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm not sure, as I have not observed this before, but she seemed to have lost/been losing her mucous plug last night?   It was a slightly cream colored, sometimes greenish (maybe the tiniest streak of blood, but not sure) slime from her vulva.  I noticed it when I gave her a bath last night, because it had pasted the hairs there up around the vulva and I had to clean it pretty good. (sorry, gross, I know).&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I heard that once they lose their mucous plug that you should see puppies within 48-72 hours- is this a bit early?  I thought she had at least a week, or a week and a half left.  I've also heard that it's not uncommon for very small dogs to give birth a week early.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Is what I am seeing normal?  I started taking her temperature last night... it read normal at 101.1 F... I'll be doing it twice a day at the same time.... I'm waiting for it to drop to 99 or 98, right?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm just slightly concerned, because I remember, when my parents dogs had a litter before, I remember the puppies wriggled around ALOT inside the stomach, and then everything kinda hardened up 24 hours before the female went into whelp.  The current litter hasn't really moved around... I mean, not in the visiable sense -the other litter I could litterally see, this one, I have to feel for.   Maybe it's just because their smaller?  The other litter was a 10lb shih tzu to a 13 lb shih tzu. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I know this is long, but I hope anyone who replies really takes the time to read it.  Thank you so much for any helpful advice you might have.  Please don't hound me with trying to get me to spay and nueter the dogs -I've tried to make it happen, my parents won't have it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:24:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shih Tzu</dc:creator></item><item><title>Maltese breeders CLICK HERE!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic52309-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hello everyone!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I just got a maltese puppy who I named My Queen of Sonshine, (snowball for short) and I was wondering if any one had any contact with her parents? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Her dam according to her papers name was Sonshine &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;And her Sire King Tuffy. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I would just like to know how they are if you have them or know who does and what there temparment is like where they are etc. I know this is kind of an odd request I was just wondering. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Her pedigree does go back farther, if you need more information just ask.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks =)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;(if my grammer is wierd or sentece structure tottaly off, I wrote this at 3:30 am.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:14:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Snowballsmommy</dc:creator></item><item><title>Breeding my chihuahua</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic51382-14-1.aspx</link><description>My chihuahua is in her second heat and i want to breed her. When is the best time? Do i wait till shes done bleeding? I also have a male i want to breed her with, but hes twice her size. Will this hurt her? Please help!!</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:44:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Lara</dc:creator></item><item><title>Looking for Local OEB Stud in or around NJ</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic22000-14-1.aspx</link><description>We are looking for a Olde English Bulldogge stud in or around NJ. I am not willing to do artificial insemination, I would like for the dogs to meet before her heat and then have natural conception. Stud option of paymentor pick of the litter. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Harlee's parents are &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sire: Starrcreek Qusay&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dam: Starrcreek Hazel&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To check her bloodline I have pasted Elaine's website of Starrcreek Kennel for you to review:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;A href=""&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Harlee just turn 2 on 1/13/07 and she is due for her heat in the next couple weeks, so we are looking to breed her obviously soon. She is IOEBA registered and so will the puppies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Harlee's Dog Channel Page:  &lt;A href="http://www.dogchannel.com/blog/viewbio.aspx?apid=7870"&gt;http://www.dogchannel.com/blog/viewbio.aspx?apid=7870&lt;/A&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please contact me via e-mail</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:44:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>harleesMom</dc:creator></item><item><title>i hate my vet!!!!</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic51180-14-1.aspx</link><description>ok i have a shih tzu she is 11months old and i dont know if she pregnant my vet said she could'nt spay her intill she WAS 1yr so i dont if she pregnant help me and no rudeness to me it was my vet i did call my v4et he said no no she can't be pregnant but a other vet said shecould so help!!!!!!!!!&lt;img onload = "resizeThis(this)" style="WIDTH: 341px; HEIGHT: 248px" height=1540 src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Uploads/Images/bddfdbbd-0e54-47a6-89fa-3850.jpg" width=1495&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:05:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>shih-tzus_rock5</dc:creator></item><item><title>Chihuahua breeding-getting them to tie up</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic50935-14-1.aspx</link><description>Hi. My chihuahua stopped her bleeding yesterday morning. My male has been licking and trying to mount her all day yesterday and today. They sleep in a 36in by 24 in pen by my bed. Not sure if they tied up during night as I sleep heavy and my hubby said he heard them making "noise".  They are about the same height eventhough he is smaller in weight and length. When I have tried to hold her back end for him, he just looks at me like I am crazy and goes about other things. So,...what do you think, just leave them alone and let nature take its course? Or continue to try to help him mount.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:15:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Lovemytessapoo</dc:creator></item><item><title>Breeding Bichon Frise Questions</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic50461-14-1.aspx</link><description>I have a four year old female Bichon Frise (Pearl) and she is really small for a Bichon, only 7 lbs (she's a full grown 3-4 year old) and the breed standard says about 18 lbs. We know several people we know who have male Bichons, but they are all larger than she is. Would breeding her to these larger Bichons cause complications because she is so much smaller? And are there extra risks because she is so small? I know Bichons usually don't have many puppies per litter to begin with, but would she only have 1 puppy because of her size, and would she need a C-section? Not planning on selling the pup/puppies, and just keeping them. But i was also a little conserned because she frets, and how she would react with and be a good mother to the pups.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:39:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DaizeMae-PreciousPearl</dc:creator></item><item><title>The Value of a Puppy</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic44881-14-1.aspx</link><description>I've been reading our local classifieds- the pet section which I always scan for no good reason. It always makes me crazy.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;When I purchased my last 3 Alaskan Malamutes, I recieved AKC papers, microchip, OFA and CERF copies on the parents ,(even grandparents on one); a five generation pedigree full of Conformation Champions and various obedience, agility, weightpull and sledding titles; a health guarantee/ contract and the knowledge that my dog was produced with forethought by a breeder that likely did not make a profit. (#1 was purchased in 1996 for $400, #2 was purchased in 2004 for $800, #3 was purchased in 2007 for $1000). I'm not buying a puppy, I am reimbursing a breeder for their investment into this litter and their planning for the next.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My local paper today:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Goldendoodle- $1600&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;AKC "Giant" Alaskan Malamutes- $900&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Purebred, unregistered Labrador- $400&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;AKC Cocker Spaniel- $300&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Border Collie/ Heeler mix puppies- free&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Any dog or puppy (designer dog, mixed breed, purebred etc) from our local shelter- $50&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;The average adoption fee from breed rescue $250 &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I KNOW breed rescues see no profit- they invest so much more into saving the unwanted, medical expenses and all. Our local shelter spends more than that just on housing, let alone altering, vaccinations or medical expenses and they charge even less. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;If there was no money to be made, fewer people would breed indiscriminately...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;What do you think drives the pricing? What do people really think they're paying for? What IS the value of a puppy?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Ideas to change that?</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:27:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ingot</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to become a breeder</title><link>http://board.dogchannel.com/Topic38453-14-1.aspx</link><description>I am Brittany and I want become a breeder when I grow up as a hobbie. My career choice is a vet. I would love tips and questions for me as I am very optimistic.I still don't know what breed I want to breed, but I may decide on the Vizsla. They are just great dogs&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.dogchannel.com/Skins/Dog Channel/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin"&gt;! They are great for the hunter or just as great for an active family! So thank you and please reply soon!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Dogs love to learn and learn to love</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:25:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>roxinator9100</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>