pugs should have how many litters and still be healthy for life?

Answer 1

Pugs are pretty tiny animals. It is best not to breed your pets, there really are so many out there who could use good homes.Most breeds tolerate one to two litters well though, they should be one year apart.
After that do the world and the pet a favor and have her spade.a

Answer 2

None.

The first heat increases the risk of Masticular cancer. The first litter TRIPLES that rate. Each litter also increases the rate of Ovarian and Uturan cancers.

Each litter takes approximately a year off the animals lifespan. Animals that breed live, on average, 5-8 years LESS than animals that don't.

Small breed dogs often have trouble with delivery. These dogs require a cesarean section to deliver. This surgery costs about $600 and weakens the uteran walls for further pregnancies. If the father dog is a larger breed, there is also risk of problems during and after pregnancy due to the increased size of the puppies and the increased drain on her nutrients.

Add to that the fact that 7 animals are born for every human, and that due to this overpopulation most humane societies put over 15,000 animals a year to sleep simply because there are no homes for them, breeding your dog is bad for her, her pups, and the dogs in the shelter waiting for a home, watching their last day getting closer and closer. Did you know that SO many animals are turned in each day that some never even get a chance on an adoption floor? If a shelter has 500 cages, and adopts out 20 dogs a day, but takes in 300.....

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have a rescue pug. She was rescued from a puppymiller that completely wore her little soul out by breeding her at every heat cycle. She spent her whole life until I got her living in a 2'x2' pen; never touching grass or feeling a soft caress. She had 7 litters. When I got her, she had two hernias-one where her bladder protruded thru and the other her uterus. She had mammary tumors and was severely malnourished and most of her teeth were missing from the calcium loss that developing puppies needed from her. She was only 4 years old. The vet was appalled and said she was in the condition of a senior pug of at least 8-9 years old. Her little body is worn out from breeding litter after litter in just 4 short years. She is an absolute doll and I intend to make sure every day of the rest of her life is lived being spoiled like a princess. She deserves it! So please keep that in mind if you decide to breed your pug :( You could be killing her and NO dog should be bred unless he/she is an exemplary specimen of the breed and it would benefit the breed to pass along his/her genes. Plus pugs have difficult deliveries and often need c-sections which are a whole other risk factor in itself with pugs having short noses; they are very susceptible to death during anesthesia. Please reconsider breeding your pug; especially if it is for financial gain.

Answer 5

Probably zero. All cats and dogs will live longer and healthier if you have them spayed or neutered at an early age.

But if you want you pug to have puppies, just don't over burden her with litter after litter. It will wear her out. Maybe 1 or 2 litters, let her have a year or 2 inbetween.

Answer 6

None, Zero! It is unhealthy to breed an animal. Every time they get pregnant, their chance of cancer of the reproductive organs grows. If you truly love your pet, then please get her spayed. I beg you, do not add to the over population problem we have in this country.


When can I have this procedure done?
Both procedures can be performed as early as six weeks of age. American Humane is a strong proponet of "early" neutering since this guarantees that the animals will not be able to breed and populate within a community.

Why should I have my pet neutered?
Animal shelters, both public and private, unfortunately are faced with an incredible burden: What to do with the overpopulation of dogs and cats that they cannot find homes for. Estimates across the country indicate that over 10 million animals will be humanely euthanized at shelters each year, due to the sheer fact that there are not enough homes. Having your pet neutered ensures that you will not be adding to this tremendous burden.

What are some of the health benefits?
Through neutering, you can help your dog and cat live a happier, healthier, and longer life. Spaying eliminates the constant crying and nervous pacing that is a sign that a cat is in heat. Castration stops the mating drive in males, reducing the urge to roam, which in turn, reduces the risk of fights, injury, poisoning, accidents, and contracting diseases. If you have more than one pet in your household, all the pets will get along better if they are neutered.

A long-term benefit of neutering is improved health. Early neutering nearly eliminates breast cancer, and totally prevents uterine infections and uterine and testicular cancer.

Isn't it true that you only need to "fix" female dogs or cats?
Absolutely not! A male animal can father thousands of offspring in his lifetime. Roaming tomcats fighting other cats are a neighborhood nuisance and are prone to develop infections and abscesses from their fighting. An intact male may also develop the bad habit of marking its territory by urine marking.

Neutering just costs too much!
The cost of caring for a pet, including providing veterinary care, should be considered before acquiring an animal. If you would like to provide a good home for a pet, but cannot pay for the neuter, call your local animal shelter. They will be happy to provide information on low-cost neutering. The costs of having a litter are often more than the cost of neutering. There could be complications requiring hospitalization or surgery. You will be faced with finding homes or keeping the offspring yourself or placing more animals into your local shelter. The cost of the well-being of not just your companion animal but of future generations should be considered.

Can't I allow my purebred dog to have just one litter?
Mixed breed or purebred -- there just aren't enough homes. Animal shelters receive purebred animals everyday. Responsible purebred breeders have homes for their dogs before they are born.

I don't even own a pet! Why is this my problem?
All of us are affected by animal overpopulation. Millions of tax dollars are spent annually to round up lost, abandoned, and unwanted pets. Much of that money is spent to destroy these animals when homes cannot be found. Health is threatened by the danger of transmittable diseases, including rabies, animal bites, and attacks. Property may be damaged and livestock killed when pets roam in search of food. Animal waste, proving a serious environment hazard, foul yards and parks. It is only when all of us assume the responsibility for pet overpopulation that we will see any decrease in the problem.

Isn't it wrong to deprive an animal of the natural right to reproduce?
No, it's wrong to allow these animals to reproduce millions of unwanted offspring that are eventually killed because there aren't enough responsible homes.

If I find homes for my pets' litters then I won't contribute to the problem, right?
Wrong. Only a certain number of people want pets. So every home you find for your pet's offspring takes away a home from a loving animal already at a shelter.

Shouldn't every female pet have at least one litter before being spayed?
No. In fact, your pet will be healthier if she never sexually matures. Her personality will not improve either. She is just as likely to become less social and more aggressive after having a litter, as she is to become calmer and gentler.

Shouldn't children experience the miracle of birth?
No. A more important lesson to teach your child would be responsible pet ownership and concern for life by explaining why their pet should not have babies.

Doesn't neutering alter an animal's personality?
No. Personality changes that may result from neutering are for the better. Not being distracted by the instinctual need to find a mate helps your pet stop roaming and become calmer; though not less protective of their territory.

Won't animal shelters take care of the surplus animals?
No. Shelters do their best to place animals in loving homes, but the number of homeless animals far exceeds the number of available homes. This leaves many loving and healthy animals in our community that must be euthanized as the only humane solution to this tragic dilemma. Only spaying and neutering can end the overpopulation problem.

http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_care_issues_spay_neuter

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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