At what age should i let my puggle have babies?

Answer 1

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

A puggle is a mixed breed from a poodle and a beagle and I don't feel any breed, mixed OR purebred should pro-create. You have adopted and given a good home to a wonderful dog and you may want to share her great disposition with others by letting her have babies, but there are too many unwanted pets in this world as it is, get her spayed ASAP.

Having a spayed dog is the healthiest for her by preventing unwanted pregnancies, uterine cancer, mammary cancer, pyometra, unsightly periods and the messes that goes with them, unwanted males from up to 5 miles away coming over to get a little love...every heat cycle increases her chances of cancers and the possibility of getting a pyometra (http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_pyometra.html).

Besides, she will live longer, giving you more unconditional love. :) http://homepages.apci.net/~angb3/Spay%20Neuter%20Facts.htm

IF YOU MUST "let her have babies", do your research and be sure to wait until she is over 2 years old and she is UTD on shots with a clean health history so as not to pass on any "bad" genes. Your vet will tell you all you need to know about how and when to breed.

Answer 3

why do you want to breed a pug poodle ? that's a bad idea. the world has lots of dogs that are half breeds. they all need homes, don't create half breed dogs on purpose. a puggle is a mutt. I'm sure its a nice dog, but there is no reason to create more

Answer 4

If you are determined to breed your Puggle, please wait until she is at least a year old and don't breed her consecutive heats.

Since your dog is a mixed breed, it would be much better to have her spayed and not breed her. She will be a great companion without using her as a breeder and she will not have mammary tumors or will you have to deal with bi-annual heats. You know...male dogs scratching on your door, climbing and jumping your fence....spots of blood on your couch....emergency cesareans.

I worked for a vet a long time and seldom did I see people make money on litters of puppies.....more often breeding their dog actually cost them money, not to mention heartache.

Answer 5

At the age of NEVER.

Spay her before her first heat to get the best health benefits from the procedure, but she will still benefit from a spay at any age.

The shelters are full of mixed breed dogs. They die at a rate of 6 a minute because there's not enough room for them. Don't contribute to that problem. Spay your dog.

I love dogs and I love mixed breeds. If you do too, spay and neuter to save lives.

Answer 6

between 1-3

Answer 7

Maybe when your dog's 2-5. Those are pretty good ages. They can get puppies when they're 6 months old, but that's kinda like a teenager getting a baby. They can do it, but they're way too young

Answer 8

Never. There is no shortage of mixed-breed dogs in the world. There is a shortage of good homes.

Answer 9

NEVER!!!
F'rkrissakes,just how ignorant & irresponsible ARE you??
Bad enough you got a MUTT but to make **MORE** disgusting MUTTS/MONGRELS??? That's REALLY STUPID!
SPAY! SPAY TOMORROW!!

Answer 10

no earlier than two years old.