Ok, wait… don't beat me up... getting into breeding is not my intent, just a bad choice of words. But for this thread the subject is not exactly "Breeding" but the fact that my female is in heat in July. I can start a new thread about "Breeding" to ask the more specific questions pertaining to Basenji breeding. I have already gotten a lot of my questions answered about "General" breeding from my mother-in-law, she breeds Dachshund's.
Honey, we are not trying to beat you up.
Sorry if it came across like that.
Tell us what your plans are for this couple of b's you have.
As you now know they can make pups, what are your plans??
Before even considering breeding, please do health testing… DNA for Fanconi, hip and elbows (OFA), thryoid testing, eye tests....
Please be responsible before considering breeding. And ask yourself "what do these dogs have to offer the breed?"
As far as being in season in July, is she bleeding? Sometimes they have an UTI and the dog thinks the bitch is in season... should have her checked out by a Vet.
And I can comment to on lvoss post about homes… this time of year usually I am flooded with inquiries for pups... not this year.... times are tough... and getting good homes is harder and harder...
By the way, about being in season… there are many Basenjis that cycle twice a year... and they don't all read the same book that says September/October for being in season...
so there is nothing wrong with her?
If there is one girl that comes into heat near you, or that you see, chances ae she will pull your girl into heat as well. My girls have both come into heat twice this year. I think this may be a weird year for heat cycles. My girls came in in February, but there are some that are coming in heat now, in July! So it is possible. I've just written a few installments for the BCOC Newsletter about breeding Basenji's for newbie's. If I ever get my website up I will post them. They are fairly long segments and to post here I don't know if the Administrator would want them on.
so there is nothing wrong with her?
Depends, is she bleeding like a normal season? If she is then most likely she is coming in season if not, you should have her checked out by a Vet for a UTI…
And isn't your male only a pup? Like under a year old? That is way to young to be breeding him... (IMO)
Does it seem like a normal heat? Just because it is out of season does not mean that it is a problem but if there is not spotting or if spotting is heavier than normal then it is probably a good idea to have her checked out.
Also, what age is your bitch? I thought you said she turned 6 this year? A maiden bitch of that age has a higher chance of complications just like human women who choose to have their first child in middle age. Pregnancy requires the body to undergo some pretty major changes and at that age there are some age related changes that can make it pretty tough. Your chances of having problems with one of the pups increases as well as your chances of needing an emergency C-section.
Vaginal discharge in an intact bitch can also mean pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus. If you feel there is something odd going on, a trip to the vet should be priority. Pyometra, if untreated, kills.
Good call Robyn, I totally forgot about Pyro… and for sure, it can and does kill....
Ok, she is spotting and everything looks like a normal heat. She has been chattering her teeth and pushing the male around with her body. True the male is just a pup and we don't intend to do anything with them right now.
Thanks for all the great advice
We would love to hear about your testing results re fanconis.
I am hopeful, that when you decide to have a planned litter, it will do you and the breed credit.
I know I'm gonna catch a lot of hell over this, but She did end up pregnant. My wife and I did all we could to keep them separated, but somewhere along the line we failed. After all that everyone was saying to me I knew that I wasn't thinking right and we decided that you all were right, but it looks like we were too late. We have taken her to the vet and she and the pups are doing just fine. They also ran test on him and her for fanconi and were given a clean bill of health. She will be fixed after this litter. I want to apologize to everyone for my irresponsibility… I've also got questions about behavior so please look for my next post there, coming soon... and thanks for all the great advice
You made sure that the vet ran the DNA Marker test for Fanconi and did not just check for urine glucose. If you had the DNA Marker test done you would not have gotten the results from the vet they would have come from OFA. If you did not have the DNA Marker test done, it is now easier than ever to do it.
Sign up for a free account on the Canine Phenome Project, http://www.caninephenome.org
Then go to the OFA site and order test kits for each dog, https://secure.offa.org/cart.html
Ok, I will do that… How long does that usually take?
Once you get the kit, it takes about 2-4 weeks to get results.
Puppies can be tested once they are older than 2 weeks old.
Again, thanks for the great advice. I know now to listen to the Basenji Gods LOL
Well, even some of the best breeders have had oops litters.
Your going to be in for a very interesting few months.
I can help you with advice on what to check when you decide to place the pups.
Our humane society fixes young animals before they rehome them.
I know many of this forum don't agree with that, but it is the ONLY way you can make sure your pups don't add to the excess pet population.
Something to consider before these pups leave your home….
Emergency!!!! Please, 2 have been born now and she has killed them both now. Post any advice you can give
