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Well,there are books u can read and websites u can check out about dog breeding.
  
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go to dog shows or hunting trials and find someone that you feel comfortable with and is willing to talk to you and teach you everything you need to know
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rainsmom (1/29/2008)
go to dog shows or hunting trials and find someone that you feel comfortable with and is willing to talk to you and teach you everything you need to knowThat would be my suggestion, the best way to learn about breeding is finding yourself a good mentor who has had years of experience in your breed. Since you are young, my suggestion would be to see if you can find a dog that a breeder is willing to co-own with you so you can do junior handling. This will help you learn about showing your dogs, your breed standard, and get you connected with lots of other people interested in your breed.
Amy Can. Ch. Kamann's Over the Rainbow "Bo" (Miniature Poodle) Cindeross Silver Slippers "Gidget" (Miniature Poodle)
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lady_pitbull27 (1/29/2008)
Well there is not really a "education" to breeding dogs. My advice would be to have another job make/save plenty of $ then buy an expencive pup of your choice(female) and train it hunting if Visla, or something so you can get more money. Then find an expencive Stud with good bloodlines and pay to breed them. That is a start. But remember Im not saying there is anything wrong with responcible dog breeding but In six years 1 female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs! And for every SINGLE puppy born that is at least 10 euthanized in a shelter(book:Shelter Dogs). Between 3-4 million dogs are euthanized DAILY! Really think before you decide to add to the over population problem. Honestly I would leave breeding to people whos families have been doing it for a long period of time!!! Plus, reguardless of the breed it is getting kind of hard to find good homes for dogs! Just think about it and do some reasearch on over population! Maybe you will change your mind!!!Keep in mind though that price doesn't always mean quality, if you prove yourself to a breeder prior to getting a female you could very well be charged minimally. My breeder usually charges around $2000+ for her show dogs, but she gave me Bo for only $1000 because I was young, didn't have a lot of cash, but she believed that I would be a good owner and show home for him. Now that I've proven him, it really has opened up the door to other breeders being interested in letting me have a dog. There's always deals one can work out, money does help (health testing, vet, show entries etc...), but earning respect is the key.
Amy Can. Ch. Kamann's Over the Rainbow "Bo" (Miniature Poodle) Cindeross Silver Slippers "Gidget" (Miniature Poodle)
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I agree with amy. you have to be careful of what you by expensive doesn't = good! for example in my local paper their is someone selling a rare show quaility blue merle toy sheltie for 2000 dollars. first of all their is no such thing as a toy sheltie they are supposed to be 13-16 inches no smaller no bigger, second blue merle is not a rare color, third I would not buy a show dog from someone like that just do your research read and reread the breed standard picture what you want and stick with it
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