we would like to breed our female and a suitable stud has been found however he is only one year old does that make a difference?
2006-08-20 06:11:17 · 15 answers · asked by caio414 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, He has to be phisically mature to perform as well as mentally. Young dogs may not know what end they should be on and can take days to get it right. Usually about a year old they can produce offspring, sometimes younger, but like anything, it takes practice to get it right and give the maximum performance. By performance I mean least amount of time to tie, most amount of puppies and being able to judge when is the right time to mount. All that comes with maturity in a stud.
2006-08-20 06:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by tjkennels 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on breed and size, he should be okay to use. Sometimes males MAY not be fertile until 18 months or so others may be fertile at 7 months.
If the stud has bred before, you should ask for an STD test (as well as test your dog). There is a disease called Brucelliosis that can cause infertility, abortion and still birth. It is rare but not something you'd want your dog to get.
2006-08-20 10:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, age does matter. Dogs bred too young will pass on the defects that were hidden in their youth. Testing may disclose them so that a different sire might be chosen. There is genetic screening on both male and female that should be done. CERF, OFA, cardio? how about occlusion and patella or hocks?
Here is some info to help you get started!
http://offa.org/hovanart.pdf
Become a member of your dog's breed club - or find a mentor that can teach you so that you learn about the genetic issues in your breed and how they can be addressed. You will then learn to care passionately about the future of your dog's progeny.
Genetics is fun! :)
2006-08-20 07:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, i think it's great that you are looking at shelter dogs that really need good homes instead of searching for breeders or designer breeders. Is your dog neutered? Any small dog, socialized properly, would be a great companion. Breed of dog really does not affect how most small dogs socialize, it tends to have more to do with how the dog was socialized as a pup. I also suggest you ask the shelter if maybe you can get your dog and the other two you are interested in together so you can see how they interact.
2016-03-17 00:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can start to use a male when he reaches the age of 7 months. any younger and you won't be able to register the puppies. good luck in your breeding your dog.
2006-08-20 06:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The male should be at least 1 year old and preferably, no older than 11.
2006-08-20 11:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bred my male when he was 11 months old but he was also already over 100 pounds, as long as you think the male is a good match for your little girl.
2006-08-20 10:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One year old is fine for a male. Your female should be 18 mo- 2 years.
2006-08-20 06:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not - give the dog a chance, he will be very thankful to you for the rest of his long life
2006-08-20 06:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by Avatar13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A year is old enough. Make sure to test both dog and bithc for brucellosis. Also have your ***** tested for herpes as this can weaken or kill you litter.
2006-08-20 06:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋