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Sorry if this question sounds stupid but we are new at this breeding and need some help on a question. Two of our dogs, one male and one female, are getting close to the breeding stage. Both of them have the same father but different mothers. They are not from the same litter (of course). The question we have is will it matter or hurt the pups if we breed these two together?


Thanks for any help you can give us.

Countrygirlga

I can't answer your question because there isn't enough info.
How old are these dogs? All you said was "Close to the breeding age". Females can breed on their first heat cycle but that doesn't make it healthy for them. Have they proven themselves in the field or conformation and are they worthy of breeding?
What is the reason behind breeding them? Are you wanting to sell the pups for the money? Or build on to your kennel and start a bloodline? Also, are these dogs free from genetic issues? When breeding that close you amplify the genetic traits by narrowing down the gene pool. This can be good or bad depending on what is in the genetic make up of the hounds. That's why I asked these questions.

Well said SB, when breeding that close in the line you want to make sure that the faults you now have aren't ones that you can't live with. Like SB said when you breed that close you will find all the bad traits compounded as well as the good traits.

The age of the hound is also important for if you breed them to young it is like having pups have pups. Or teenagers having kids, they aren't mentally prepared to deal with puppies.

Another thing to consider, you didn't mention if the dam's side of the male and female, were different stuff, or the same blood. If the dam's side (of the two you are breeding) are out of different blood lines, I don't think it would be to close, even if they were from the same sire. Alot of people have made similar breedings, some with great success.

Bart