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Collie:
You would first have them compete in some venue (IPO, tracking, conformation etc.) and title them to a high level in that.
You'd then obtain the proper genetic clearances relevant to the breed (OFA, CERF, and BAER are big ones for most).
Then you would be in contact with a breeding mentor - ideally someone who breeds or has bred Dobermans.
And of course prior to breeding, setting up a list of potential buyers on a wait list would be ideal to ensure the dogs will all have homes.
Realistically, the chances of the 2 you owning being compatible and "worthy" of being bred are slim. Most breeders do not own both sire and dam.
JenVT:
1. buy quality puppies from breeders that are whelping litters from quality dogs.
2. make sure that as they grow they are getting evaluated both on conformation and temperament by experts in the breed. (not your neighbors or your friends or even your vet who does not have breed specific expertise)
3. Find a mentor with breed experience to help you.
4. Once they are 2 years old have their OFAs done.
5. understand that just because you have a nice male and a nice female they may not produce nice puppies. You have to know what each lacks (there are no perfect dogs) and mate them accordingly with dogs that are strong on points where they are weak.
6. Understand that it takes time and money. You will not be able to whelp your first litter for less than $3000 once you factor in OFAs, whelping supplies, and vet visits and that is assuming that all goes well and no emergency vet care is required during whelping. You also will need to be home with the dam and pups 24/7 for the first two weeks and home most of the time (I go back to work part time at week 2 if things are going well). If your bit** dies or rejects the litter you will be a stay at home parent for at least 4 weeks until the pups are old enough to be mostly weaned.
7. Puppies are noisy, smelly, and can get sick and die. If you don't own your own place then you need to get explicit written permission from your landlord to have a litter on your property.
8. You have to be careful who you sell to. As the owner and breeder of a guardian breed I can tell you that you will get people who only care about how big the dog will be and how "protective". These are the idiots you want to avoid.
9. Allowing a litter means that you are responsible for those puppies for their whole lives. You need to offer a health guarantee and a life time no-questions-asked take back policy.
Lorraine:
If you don't know enough about genetics and conformation and whether these two dogs suit each other then stop right there. The chances are small. You look for a male that balances your female so that you don't enhance bad faults and both should only be bred if they are first class dogs, not just because they are purebred dogs. There is all the hip / elbow scoring for both and any other screening the Doberman needs.
Daniel:
Step 1:
Neuter the dog
Step 2:
Spay the female
Step 3:
Rehome both dogs to someone who doesn't has a peanut for a brain
Step 4:
You just succesfully bred your pair of mutts, congratulations!
