When can a dog have puppies?

Question

my friend just got a new puppy to breed with her other dog.we know she is way too young right now so when is she old enough?

Answer 1

If you don't know the answer than have the dogs neutered.

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Answer 2

2 years of age..  she's not mature enough until then, and the health tests are not valid until that age.

Of course, breeding should only be done AFTER both dogs have earned their CH or working titles and passed all genetic health tests, OFA, CERF, BAER, Optigen, PennHip, etc.

Answer 3

The dog is able to get pregnant in her first heat, approximately 6 months of age.

Your friend also should get the dog spayed around then.  Thousands of dogs die in shelters every day because there aren't homes to take them.  Those dogs are just as good as your friends puppy, and deserve better than to be put to sleep because no one cares about them.  You sentence every one of them to death by bringing more puppies into the world.

Tell your friend that.

Answer 4

After both dogs have had there genetic testing, have been OFA certified and have won some title. , You want a genetic history for at least three generations..further if you can get it..Also, depending, you want to look into the cost say for c-sections and other medical conditions and be prepared financially for it in case  the b*** has a problem. Generally around 4000. You also want to make sure the female has supplements to prepare her for the pregnancy and mother hood. Have her checkups done throughout and have the pups checked at least once or twice and wormed and health screened and first set of shots before going to a new home.

It is also a good idea to have your vet on standby in case an emergency does arise..an emergency vet costs much more and does not know the dogs history.

You will also want to buy books and study up on whelping pups so you can assist if needed. So it will take at least two or two and 1/2 years to be prepared and to show the dogs and get mentored on the breed and such.. OH, Also realize you need a contract to take back puppies with any health problems..That's another one of the things good breeders do.  Your dog will be mature enough by then after two years of age.

Make sure you have some homes that are forever lined up ahead of the birthing also, 6 million animals are homless in the US so we do not want to add to that suffering.

Akc or who ever govenrs your  dog can help you find mentors and people to help you show those dogs (well your friend)

I hope that helps!

Answer 5

When your friend has done ALL this:

1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.

2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to

clarify anything you don't understand.

3. Learn what genetic faults and diseases run in your breed and test for any

that can be tested for.

4. Show your dog in conformation events to see if it is of the proper

quality for breeding. Winning doesn't always mean a dog is breeding quality,

but being around so many others that know your breed and will talk to you

will do wonders for your self-education efforts!

5. Study the past history of great dogs in your breed. You will see how your

breed has improved and progressed since the beginning of the breed.

6. Study the breed standard some more! ;-)

7. Join any Yahoo groups about your breed.

8. Live, dream and study your breed.

9. Get a good book on canine reproduction, and educate yourself about the

pitfalls, problems, and proud moments of breeding. Learn about the

physiology of reproduction, such as heat cycles and venereal diseases in

dogs, potential for problems specific to your breed, and what you need to

expect at whelping.

10. Remember that whelping (giving birth) can kill your female. Being used

as a stud dog can encourage bad behaviors common in intact males such as

territorial marking, aggression, and desire to roam from home.

11. Prepare to be broke. Breeding properly is EXPENSIVE.

12. Line up potential homes for any puppies you produce and write up a

contract. Remember to include that you will be willing to take back your

puppies at any time in their lives that they might need you. If you bring

life into this world, it is your responsibility FOREVER.

13. Prepare to spend sleepless nights attending whelping females, caring for

fading puppies or puppies orphaned, and practice cleaning up after 24/7 p**p

machines.

I'm sure there are many things I missed because being a responsible breeder

isn't just a job. It's a way of life. You will live dogs. 24/7/365. There

are lots of hard decisions. There is a lot of expense. There will be pain.

But, if you do your darndest to always keep the welfare of your dogs and the

future of any of their offspring, you can go to step 14.

14. Enjoy the love and success of a job well done.

Answer 6

Hon, chill . we just want you to know what you are doing so you will be good breeder if that is what you want to.I personally own 3 dogs that are good examples of why you need this info before you breed.

Peanut, my Chihuahua has bad knees, I won't be breeding him cause I don't want to pass that on.

Sissy my shihtzu , has a nostral that is too small.

Molly my Rottie, Has curly hair. Now none of this matters to me, they are my babies,but all will be passed on to puppies if I breed them.

And i feel as do my freinds that the only good reason to breed is to improve the breed , if you can.

Therefore educate your self. Please don't be offended, we just want to help you.

Answer 7

NO ONE SHOULD BREED DOGS UNLESS YOU are a responsible breeder that has done all the proper tests on the gentetics of the dogs and is informed on the breed standard.  Obviously - you are not a breeder and will just be adding to the overpopulation of pets...14 million dogs and cats die each year because of unwanted litters and unwanted animals.  You want puppies, adopt one from they shelter.