Being a responsible breeder is not only hard it is also expensive to do. Most reputable breeders do not make much of a profit and will normally break even. Breeding should be done with the aim of improving the breed and ensuring that the qualities that make a Siberian Husky so special and kept within the respected guidelines.
The first thing that anyone considering breeding should do is talk to a reputable breeder and vet regarding the breeding process, tests and complications that are involved.
You can find a link here to a list of diseases which Siberian huskies have a pre-disposition to. Tests should be done to both male and female dog intended for use in breeding. Only once both dogs have been cleared should breeding even begin to be considered. Distant family checks should also be done to ensure there no relation between the chosen dogs, this will allow for genetic diversity. When dogs are inbreed this can create allot of health issues and limit the gene pool which encourages genetic defects.
For educational purpose the is a page of links which will take you to some valuable resource of information on breeding and genetics in general. These links can be found here
The first thing that anyone considering breeding should do is talk to a reputable breeder and vet regarding the breeding process, tests and complications that are involved.
You can find a link here to a list of diseases which Siberian huskies have a pre-disposition to. Tests should be done to both male and female dog intended for use in breeding. Only once both dogs have been cleared should breeding even begin to be considered. Distant family checks should also be done to ensure there no relation between the chosen dogs, this will allow for genetic diversity. When dogs are inbreed this can create allot of health issues and limit the gene pool which encourages genetic defects.
For educational purpose the is a page of links which will take you to some valuable resource of information on breeding and genetics in general. These links can be found here