whitneyahk
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edit: given some of the sources ive been referred to, it doesnt sound like im in a position to raise happy, healthy puppies. i told my bf that and he doesnt wanna do it anymore. thank you to all that were helpful, and i wish everyone the best!
hello!
ive been doing research on dog breeding and i know the logisitics of it but the question i have is how feasible is it with my living situation?
im 23, living with my parents. we are on about an acre and a half of property that is not enclosed (we have an invisible fence that was for my dog who recently crossed the rainbow bridge). my bf lives on our property in a 5th wheel. he makes a lot of money flipping cars and boats so thats what he does most of the time. he has a black lab thats 1.5 yrs and he's his baby. he was recently asked if he would like to take in a female black lab who is not fixed, is about the same age, and he saw that as an opportunity for more income. i wanted to make sure this is done properly so i offered to do all the research and help him with the puppies if it works out.
long story short, he's getting a shed and i had the idea to use it as a place for the puppies (and their whelping box) since we cant have them in the house and the 5th wheel is too small. maybe we can throw up some insulation and drywall so that we can have it climate controlled. he's also getting one of those giant outdoor kennels which i think we could attach to the shed so that the puppies could go in and out if they want to when they get older. im just concerned about them having enough space to be happy and play.
during my research, i heard its good to have them in the house so they can get used to all the household sounds and smells. that isnt possible with our house. i mean, i could probably take one puppy at a time into the house and it could hang with me, but they cant stay in there. i also hear that some breeders have their whelping box in the house so they can hear if the puppies need them.
anyway, i just wanted to hear your thoughts as i want the puppies to be as happy and healthy as they can be. i know its going to be a lot of work but im ok with that and im available. do you think the shed + kennel (i think he said the kennel is like 15' x 15') is enough space? im thinking that it isnt... if not, whats the minimum amount of space they should have? is there anything i said that raises red flags or that concerns you? please be honest with me, i love dogs and little puppies and want to do whats best for them! thank you
hello!
ive been doing research on dog breeding and i know the logisitics of it but the question i have is how feasible is it with my living situation?
im 23, living with my parents. we are on about an acre and a half of property that is not enclosed (we have an invisible fence that was for my dog who recently crossed the rainbow bridge). my bf lives on our property in a 5th wheel. he makes a lot of money flipping cars and boats so thats what he does most of the time. he has a black lab thats 1.5 yrs and he's his baby. he was recently asked if he would like to take in a female black lab who is not fixed, is about the same age, and he saw that as an opportunity for more income. i wanted to make sure this is done properly so i offered to do all the research and help him with the puppies if it works out.
long story short, he's getting a shed and i had the idea to use it as a place for the puppies (and their whelping box) since we cant have them in the house and the 5th wheel is too small. maybe we can throw up some insulation and drywall so that we can have it climate controlled. he's also getting one of those giant outdoor kennels which i think we could attach to the shed so that the puppies could go in and out if they want to when they get older. im just concerned about them having enough space to be happy and play.
during my research, i heard its good to have them in the house so they can get used to all the household sounds and smells. that isnt possible with our house. i mean, i could probably take one puppy at a time into the house and it could hang with me, but they cant stay in there. i also hear that some breeders have their whelping box in the house so they can hear if the puppies need them.
anyway, i just wanted to hear your thoughts as i want the puppies to be as happy and healthy as they can be. i know its going to be a lot of work but im ok with that and im available. do you think the shed + kennel (i think he said the kennel is like 15' x 15') is enough space? im thinking that it isnt... if not, whats the minimum amount of space they should have? is there anything i said that raises red flags or that concerns you? please be honest with me, i love dogs and little puppies and want to do whats best for them! thank you