I have two dogs, Zoé (18 months old) and Bidouille (7 years old), who aren't spayed and are kept tied up in my yard (the landlords won't pay the costs to install a gate).
I live in a tiny village of 50 people and for a while now, a male dog (probably a spaniel) has been roaming the streets because his owners (who live about 500 yards from us) aren't keeping him in.
The thing is, Zoé is in season at the moment.
Because of that, yesterday, this male spent the whole day mounting my dog (10 to 15 times during the day). Every time I tried to shoo him away, the damage was already done!
I then spotted him mating Bidouille, a little Beagle!!
Today, I'm worried that both my dogs will have litters that I won't be able to cope with.
I know the owner's name and address but I want to find out about my legal options before I go to see him.
Can I report this? Who is responsible if there's a litter?
What should I do if they are pregnant? Have them terminated or hand the puppies over to the male's owners? Can he be made to pay for the vet fees for the termination? etc....
I specifically chose two females so I wouldn't have any trouble, and they are tied up, so I'm actually really fuming. If I go to see the owners now, I think I'll lose my temper and things will escalate.
So if you have any info, I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance for your help!
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""I don't think the fact that my dogs are being hounded makes them unhappy"" Oh yeah, you're spot on, just like she’s going to love risking her life for a potential litter... what a load of rubbish.
Gwash, you know as well as I do that there are good and bad breeders out there – just look at that recent post about the issues with those pups, or other threads about bad breeders...
To talk about breeding, you have to talk about responsibility first. It's not something you can just wing; you need a lot of knowledge and you’ve got to ask yourself the right questions. You also have to think about everything that comes afterwards for the puppies’ wellbeing.
I agree with you, mimi, but we shouldn't tar everyone with the same brush. Some people have actually given this a lot of thought! Especially those on this forum who read up, stay informed and really do their homework...
I’m not tarring everyone with the same brush; I know there are hobby breeders who do their research and care about their dogs' safety and happiness. But I'm sorry, in this case, there’s no responsibility involved and I don’t see how those dogs are safe or happy.
The mere fact that they’re tied up all day and left at the mercy of anyone passing by is far from responsible.
A dog needs to be able to let off steam, not be kept tied up.
Anyway, hi! I’d love an update once you’ve been to see the vet to find out if it’s taken or not, and to hear the rest of the story – which is the whole point of this thread, after all. And you’re right, if you’re planning on moving house, it’ll be so much better for your girls! Best of luck with everything!
What’s that got to do with professional breeders?
A reputable breeder controls the matings and selects the males and females; they have the expertise to manage litters and everything that goes with them. It isn’t pedigree dogs you find in rescues, but lookalikes and crossbreeds, so your situation can’t really be compared to professional breeding.
Mimi Jessi, I won’t have you saying that I don’t care about my dogs' happiness! Stop these childish judgements!
I don’t believe that the fact my dogs get chased around makes them unhappy; quite the opposite, in fact. But it shouldn’t be happening, and I’m trying to figure out how to sort the problem out. FULL STOP.
When talking about breeding, you have to start with responsibility. Breeding isn't something you can just wing; you need a lot of knowledge and you've got to ask yourself the right questions. You also have to consider everything that follows to ensure the puppies' well-being.
Yes mimi, I agree with you, but we shouldn't tar everyone with the same brush – there are people who have actually thought this through! Especially those on this forum who read the threads, know the score, and do their research...
So it's just the gate that's missing, if I've got that right? If that’s all it is, maybe you could find a way to use a bit of wire mesh... if it makes you feel better... Because in my opinion, if the dog is wandering loose, the owner clearly doesn't give a toss, and you'll struggle to get anywhere with them.
Don't worry, I totally get it, my dogs are my whole life too. I made the mistake of mentioning breeding my non-KC registered Rottie once – blimey, I got called every name under the sun! There was even a post where some guy was told to drop dead and go to hell! It gets really out of hand! So...
Blimey, that's extreme...
Yeah, I've thought about that, but I need to figure out how to do it because it's the house wall on one side and a low wall on the other, so trying to fix some fencing to that...
😧 That’s intense! Anyway, I’m planning on moving soon...
And as for that breeding business, they should focus on all those puppy farms popping up everywhere instead...
"Every time, you lot start with the same point: 'A dog has absolutely no right to be roaming on its own and has trespassed onto someone else's property.' If that first point was followed, there wouldn't be a problem."
"That’s it!"
"As for the rest, it’s off-topic and I didn’t ask."
Well, no point talking anymore then; there’s nothing that can be done to fix your problem. Since you’ve clearly got no interest in worrying about your dogs' happiness, just let the thread drop. I think you’ve had enough answers by now.
So, if I’ve got this right, it’s just the gate that’s missing? If that’s all it is, maybe you could rig something up with a bit of wire mesh... just for peace of mind. Because in my opinion, if the dog is roaming free, the owner clearly doesn’t give a toss, and you’ll have a hard time getting any sense out of him.
Don’t worry, I totally get it, my dogs are my whole life too. I made the mistake of mentioning breeding my non-KC registered Rottie once, and blimey, I got called every name under the sun! There was even a post where some guy was told to drop dead and go to hell! It gets really out of hand! So...
To talk about breeding, you first have to talk about responsibility. Breeding isn’t something you can just wing; you need a lot of knowledge and you’ve got to ask yourself the right questions. You also have to think about everything that follows to ensure the pups’ well-being.
