| According to Section 1,
Chapter 3 of AKC's Rules on Registration "The breeder of
a dog is the person who owned the dam of that dog when
the dam was bred..."
The owner of the female
makes the decision to breed and selects the stud dog to
use. Of course, the owner of the stud dog always has
the right to refuse to breed it to any female.
Among the many reasons
someone might have to breed his/her Affenpinscher, the
best on of all is to bring the natural qualities of the
Breed toward perfection. the purpose of the
Affenpinscher Standard, as approved by the AKC, is to be
used to promote a better understanding of the attributes
of a "perfect" Affenpinscher. This is what all
reputable breeders strive to achieve in every litter
that they breed.
You DO NOT have to breed
your Affenpinscher to be an Affen fancier. Many, many
people are happy to purchase their Affens, enjoy them,
and leave the breeding to others. Responsible breeding
for those who decide to breed Affenpinschers requires
more than simply complying with the AKC rules and
understanding the Breed Standard. A breeder must be
able to understand and recognize Affenpinscher "type."
Both stud dog and brood
bitch should be of good quality and not have any serious
faults. If either has a major fault or is unsound,
mentally or physically, it should NOT be bred. The
objective of the selection of the dogs to be bred should
always be to produce puppies that are of better quality
than the parents.
Careful examination of
the pedigrees of both parents should reveal no obvious
genetic disorders or defects. Inquire about the results
of any genetic testing and/or problems that the stud dog
or brood bitch or their littermates may have produced.
The above information
should help you decide if your Affen should be used for
breeding. You should try to learn all you can about the
genetic background of your dog. Ask the breeders for
input on each dog in the pedigree. Ask what genetic
testing, if any, has been done and the results of the
tests. Many of the genetic problems in dogs are caused
by recessive genes.
Following are some of
the tests that should be done BEFORE you consider using
your Affenpinscher for breeding:
- Hip Dysplasia -
(x-ray) OFA certification of hips after 2 years of
age. Preliminary x-rays may be done at an earlier
age.
- Luxating Patellas
(slipping stifles) - Veterinary certification. Can
also be registered with OFA.
- CERF - eye checks.
- Legg-Calves-Perthes
- (x-ray) OFA certification after 1 year of age.
You are required by the
American Kennel Club to keep accurate records of all
your dog breeding activities. For a copy of the
pamphlet "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows"
you can write to:
The American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-696-8200
Fax: 212-696-8299
or on-line at www.akc.org
For further information
about AKC registration, contact:
The American Kennel Club
5580 Centerview Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-233-9767
Fax: 919-233-3740
or on-line at www.akc.org.
The OFA maintains a list
of all Affenpinschers whose hip x-rays have been
submitted and found to be either "fair," "good," or
"excellent." The OFA's address is:
Orthopedic Foundation of
Animals
2300 Nifong Blvd.
Columbus, MO 65201
573-442-0418
The address for CERF is:
Canine Eye Registration
Foundation
124 Lynn Hall
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-8179
Fax: 765-494-9981 |
