BREEDING RIGHTS

I will always defer to trusted professionals. Hopefully, you will have a trusted veterinarian to discuss this topic with. There are a few basic pros and cons, and my goal is to provide you with information regarding this topic so that you can make the best and most informed decision for your pet!

Articles – There are so many articles on this topic and pages devoted to this. A great way to start making your choice is to do your own investigation on the effects of spaying. 

Are you prepared for your female to be in heat – How would you manage your female in a scenario with an unfixed male. Females let off a pheromones that can send any male in the area into a frantic need to be around your female They will need to be kept inside during this time so you can monitor them. They will also need to have a female diaper during the heat as they will bleed. If having puppies, are you prepared? Have the adult dogs been genetically tested, will they be a good match in height and weight. Do you have the space, time and energy to care for a litter. The AKC has some excellent tips on how to care for puppies but the most important is your purpose behind having puppies. If you aren't prepared, a litter can happen and end poorly if not done with thought and intention. Raising litters can also be very difficult and hard work. 

Health Issues – If spaying, there are a reduction of certain health issues. Such as eliminating risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer but on the flip side the reduction of estrogen can lead to higher risks of hypothyroidism and other types of cancer can increase. Not to mention that spaying your female is a major surgy and there are risks with that as well. The surgery can also be quite expensive with a longer recovery time. 

Prevents uterine infections and aggression – Female who are spayed tend to be less aggressive but bernese and bernedoodles tend to be passive to begin with. There is a chance with each heat your dog with have a higher risk of uterine infection. Some veterinarians recommend breeding your female once to reduce chances of certain types of cancer. 

I speak with each family prior to rehoming any puppy and we do not work with commercial breeders. All of our puppies are going to homes filled with love for the breed and the puppy. I want to place the health care decisions in your hands and give you the choice to make the most informed choice you can for your puppy!