Health Issues

Chris Cabral • August 11, 2024

Health Issues

    Theirs so many dogs being produced with poor health issues year after year to the degree of ruining the reputations of many dog breeds. Some can say it's poor genetic etc etc but it all comes down to improper breeding & whelping litters incorrectly. In this blog we would like to share some basic knowledge of ours to others in hope to see more healthy litters occur from it. As many may think breeding and raising litters is easy, you just throw two dogs in the backyard, put the pups with the mom in a box or room, access to water and throw a bunch of food in a large bowl and find homes for them but in all reality theirs a lot more to it and is actually NOT as easy as you'd think especially when done properly which determines their future health.


   A lot goes into breeding a properly bred dog, sadly consumers search for a dog, they come across a breeder, they assume they are going to get a good quality dog because it came from a breeder and they are paying thousands of dollars for it putting all their trust into that person with the intent they're going to get a healthy top of the line puppy, in all reality they could get a pup from a friend, family member, shelter, craigslist etc etc of the same poor quality for free all due to lack of research. This is why it's important to find a reputable breeder. People bringing unhealthy puppies into this world, is not only sad for the pups but also for the consumer who ends up getting a broken heart & a drained bank account from all the vet bills. 


   Producing a well bred dog especially in this breed takes lots of knowledge, experience, dedication, patience, time & is a huge investment "$$$". Many breeders "in all breed types" will hype a pedigree to their clientele as the best this the best that but what does that tell you? Absolutely nothing! The first thing to producing a well bred dog starts with knowledge & experience, these two things go hand in hand and are most import to bringing healthy dogs into this world.  You can have the best lines, you could have spend the most money on your breeding stock and still have health issues occur. How? First and most simply one needs to know how to properly put together a breeding, secondly the first twelve months of a dogs life is the most critical time span for them to have a chance to live a long healthy life; The breeder must properly raise them during the first eight weeks of their lives, the following ten months is up to purchaser to continue raising them properly so they can live that long healthy life.


  Can health issues occur from two properly well bred dogs of the same bloodline? Yes, how & why?  As said above it all comes down to properly raising the puppies, having a well bred line your already miles ahead of others, all one has to do is raise the litter properly this starts with the most important thing nutrition; puppies must consume colostrum from the mothers teats within the first 24hrs this helps build their immune system to the mothers, then they must consume the proper calories, fats & proteins within their diet as they're weaned off the mother, be raised in a clean environment with lots of space for exercise and be given lots of attention for many reasons like stress levels and comforting for proper brain function. Raw diets are NOT recommended until at least 12 months of age, giving multiple supplements you find being promoted on line for this and that is also NOT recommended, Why? Giving these things too young to puppies causes improper internal development leading to life long disorders of the organs, liver, kidneys, heart, joints, vision, hair follicles, and brain function. As these aren't things we can see or test for at such young ages you have to put your trust with the person whelping you pup this is the reason why it's important to find a reputable breeder to get your dog from whom has lots of experience whelping litters of puppies properly.


  With all our years of experience "less is more"  when raising puppies during their first year of maturity, no flirt pole, no spring pole, no jumping off furniture, no running on slippery floors, just keep it simple with casual walks and playing. For nutrition keep it all natural, feed a good kibble and add some great toppers for proper development and health, below are some toppers we use on our dogs that work best for proper nutritional health:


* Wild or Organic Blueberries (antioxidants, fiber)

* Organic Egg Shells / whole egg (calcium and protein)

* Organic Raw Broccoli (vitamin k "liver, bone health, immune system")

* Organic shredded Ginger (Heart, anti-inflammatory, digestive system)

* Lavish Paws Wild Salmon Oil (omega-3, 6,9)

* Lavish Paws Multi Vitamins (Phosphorus, Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E)



   We at Sin City Pits have learned SO much over the last decade breeding & raising dogs / puppies we speak only on experience with over 30 litters,  260+ productions theirs no better way to have gained the sort of knowledge we have learned hands on and we want to share it with our clientele to as a team, raise these dogs at the highest quality level they deserve so they live a long healthy life among us.


    Sin City Pits aka Not Your Ordinary Program


"ITS ALL ABOUT THE DOG NOT ABOUT US"

                                                                  -Sin City Pits


By Sin City Pits April 4, 2024
Research: look at the breeders profiles not just a breeder page but personal pages, look how they live personally, do they post family photos, are they clean, do they care and take care of them selfs, do they post family stuff or just nice expensive things to show off? Why is all this important? It can help determine how well the breeder takes care of their animals or if they are just all about sales. Dogs well-being: Look how the dogs are being raised, are the dogs in kennels all the time? This is easily noticed by kennel sores on their elbows, paws, balding tails and have long nails. Do the dogs get along with one another? Are their dog bowls clean, are they drinking out of clean water bowls or nasty buckets? Are the dogs raised and sleep outside in dirt and mud all day long or raised inside? How do sure their coats look are they always dirty with bald spots, allergies issues or do they have nice shiny coats all the time? Pedigree: How consistent is the bloodlines behind the dog(s)? This can be sometimes difficult for some to figure out. The more consistent the pedigree is behind the dog(s) the more purebred the dog will be, the healthier the dog will be and the least genetic problems will develop. How do you read pedigrees? Well, look for the same bloodlines within ones pedigree at least 3 generations back of consistency is what you want, the further back with the same bloodlines the better. What’s a bloodline? A bloodline to make it most simple is basically the producers name of the kennel that goes in front of the dogs name, the more times you see this name the more consistent the pedigree is. Now sometimes it can be confusing as the way this works is when a breeder produces a litter, one buys a pup from that breeder and breeds that dog when grown to another dog from the same breeder those offsprings are now that breeders productions so they get credit of their kennel name before the dogs name. When doing your research look at each dog and where it originated from as some dogs like said above can have a different kennel name in-front but actually is the same bloodline. Most importantly look for scattered bloodlines behind the parents, the more scattered the more genetic variation of health issues will occur means lots of expensive vet bills, less years of life of the dog and so forth this is why pedigrees are so important. DNA genetic profiling: Is the parents of the puppy you’re interested in DNA profiled? Meaning is the mom and dad of the offspring actually who the breeder says they are? DNA profiling is a process done through a dog registry like UKC who sends a DNA sample from both parents to a lab like UC Davis. This DNA testing profiles the dog’s genetic chromosomes which tells us the offsprings from the said Dam and Sire are proven to be from them both. Why is this important? Because many breeders hang papers. What’s hanging papers? This is when one breeds a desired Stud to a Dam to add color, size, bone, etc this happens very often in all breeds and most the time is a completely different breed of the other dog being bred, the breeding is then promoted using a different said stud whom they say is the father but isn’t. Sadly theirs no way to find out who the true father is if they have not been DNA profiled. This is very important for the over all longevity health of the offspring(s) and for you to not spend your hard earned money. DNA health testing: This is also very important tool especially for breeders to know if the dog has any genetic health concerns. Any dog with 2 copies of a trait should not be bred to another dog whom has 1+ copies of that same trait. More than 2 copies of a trait makes it dominant and it will pass over to the offsprings. What’s a good health testing lab to use? Wisdom Panel Optimal Selection is our choice amongst others as they have the most accurate results offering 270+ genetic testing making them the highest genetic testing lab on the market for breeders. Social media marketing: Is the breeder you’re interested in getting a pup from open to allowing you to see the dogs in person? Do they post videos or just photos? This is all important factors as there are many scammers out there with amazing photoshop skills who don’t want you to see the dogs in person for multiple reason like high rears, splayed feet, easty / westy, under / over bites, scars, poor coats and so forth. The quote don’t believe everything you see on tv goes for breeders as well, many breeders not only are amazing with camera tricks but also use famous people to real in your attention. Remember to use all above factors when looking for your future furry friend. Red Flags: Be cautious if a breeder always has puppies available or is willing to sell multiple breeds. No pressure to Buy, a reputable breeder will never rush you into purchasing a puppy. They want to ensure their puppies are going to the right homes and will often ask you questions to determine if you’re a suitable match to purchase a puppy from them. Sadly the breeding industry with all breed types is all over the place, lots of hype, false advertisement, poor quality breedings and many scammers. We want to help future dog owners on what to look for before making a long term commitment and purchase. By adhering to these guidelines, prospective dog owners can better navigate the breeding industry and ensure they are making a responsible and informed choice, leading to a healthy and happy life for their new canine companion. We hope this information has helped you with things you would never think to look or ask for so you can have a much better experience with finding your future furry friend / family member, as we say here at Sin City Pits , "it’s all about the dogs not about us".
By Sin City Pits September 30, 2021
What is a dual sire litter and why it's beneficial to you and the Sin City Pits program? Sin City Pits has been planning to do this for a long time and now that we have enough offsprings out there we will be doing more dual sire litters in the future. A dual sire litter is as in its description, two Sires bred to one dam. Sin City Pits has educated themselves with multiple vets and research on breeding not only one but two sires to one dam. Why ? Using two sires can produce two litters in one. Also useful when using rear frozen breeding units from a desired stud you have purchased or collected. How so, well you can use a 1/2 breeding from each stud rather a full breeding unit to equal the amount of semen needed to conceive a proper litter. Let's say you have ten offsprings in the litter, in a perfect world you get five from one Sire and five from the other Sire instead of all ten from one sire, this can keep the blood and offsprings more exclusive with less littermates out there from the sire or and dam. No this does not mean you will have a bigger litter and it is completely safe for the Dam and her litter. This process not only saves time and money , but less C- sections, less surgical Inseminations ,less recovery after birth , less medication , less stress and much more benefits for the dam for a her longevity. How do we know which puppies are from which Sire ? Both the Dam and Sire beed to be DNA profiled at least 8 weeks prior to performing a dual sire litter. At Sin City Pits all of our breeding studs and females are DNA profiled through the UKC (United Kennel Club) using UC Davis Laboratories, once we submit the dual Sire litter registration papers for the puppies they will also be DNA profiled which we are then given the results that determines which Sire is to which offspring. Results do take about 8 weeks, DNA profiling can be done on litters as young as 3 days old but Id recommend waiting till 7 days old. If you would like more information on dual sire litters please feel free to reach out to us at info@sincitypits.com
By Chris Cabral February 6, 2017
You may have heard or read the term XL or XXL, what does it mean? Many ask how much does he/she weigh? Does this term mean height, weight or both? The term simply just means a taller version of the said breed. A XL Pitbull is considered a taller version of a standard Pitbull, a XL Bully is a taller version of a Bully. There are specific heights for these terms but not any set in stone as one's measurements from one registry will be slightly different than another registry. At Sin City Pits we breed taller dogs within our breed of the American Pitbull Terrier with females ranging 22-24" TTW, and males ranging 23'-26' TTW. The difference between a Bully and a Pitbull well that should be self explanatory but sometimes isn't, a bully is a thicker build dog which tends to have looser skin around their jaw, neck and mind section, they are also very inconsistent from one bully to another. A Pitbull is an athletic build dog, tight skin and has a dominant headpiece. When you add height to either one of those and you now have a XL Bully or XL Pitbull. Pictured above is one of our productions to give you a great example of how a XL Pitbull should look like, anything different would be a different breed. Sin City Pits aka Not Your Ordinary Program
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