How old should dogs be before being bred?

Question

I have three Anglish toy spaniels. The male is 5 years, 12 lbs. One female is 4 years, 9 lbs. The other female is 2 years, 8.5 lbs. Are they all old enough to breed?

I have three Anglish toy spaniels. The male is 5 years, 12 lbs. One female is 4 years, 9 lbs. The other female is 2 years, 8.5 lbs. Are they all old enough to breed?

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Answer 1

Yes. Check with your vet before you breed them though, to make sure that they are all in good health.

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Answer 2

adult males come into sexual adulthood at around 8 months to a 300 and sixty 5 days - although frequently they are not bred from so early as at this age they're nonetheless very lots doggies and characteristic yet to mature into their actual person length and shape - which will provide a lots greater desirable indicator of ways good a stud canine they are going to be. he will truthfully attempt to mate her, yet won't unavoidably be able as he's so youthful - he would possibly no longer even quite paintings out what is going the place at this age... As her female is 4, she ought to certainly wait a on the same time as longer to mate them, bypass the subsequent season and anticipate here one, whilst he's greater person than domestic dog. I even have by no skill time-commemorated all and sundry breed intentionally from a male that youthful, so i don't comprehend what the wellness subjects may well be, i'm afraid - yet her vet ought to signify. i comprehend of a case the place a seven month previous male fathered a clutter (at an accepted breeders, btw, finished twist of destiny) and domestic dogs have been completely healthful and arranged to be KC registered - yet this wasn't intentionally completed. i'm unlikely to rant approximately irresponsibility and byb... this isn't any longer your canine so why might desire to you submit with that once you have asked a superbly smart question!

Answer 3

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 4

The older female definitely is. I would remember that dogs will behave like their wild counterparts...especially for breeding. Only the alpha male and alpha female will breed. The younger female will consider herself subservient, and decline from breeding if they are kept together in a group. You will need to keep the two females separated for the complete process (conception, gestation and birth). And the male may not cooperate to get the younger female pregnant.

Answer 5

I cant really answer your question as far as the age, but I just wanted to tell you to do what you want, not what the mean hateful people (especially those calling you childish names) are telling you that you need to do. They are your dogs and it is your choice. You asked a perfectly legit question and deserved a simple answer, not an insulting or critisizing answer.
All I can tell you is that I bred my dogs at 4 years old.

Answer 6

Dogs can reproduce as early as 6 months of age, so all of your dogs are "old enough" to be bred. To keep down the pet population, however, don't breed your dogs indescriminantly or unnesessarily. With so many dogs being killed in shelters and pounds, adding more dogs to an already dog-choked society isn't helpful.

Maybe, if you decide to breed your dogs, you can donate some of the profit to your local shelter, pound or SPCA...

Answer 7

The first and most important thing you need to do if you are considering breeding your pet is to make contact with your veterinarian as the Dr. knows best concerning your pet's health. There are many preperations you need to address before breeding your pet, for example, you need to change the female's diet and much more. Please contact your vet and do as much research about breeding as you possibly can. It's not as simple as putting two dogs together. Thanks much.

Answer 8

Dont breed your pets. By asking this question only shows how much you really know about dogs, and there are far too many dogs being bred and raised by people who just don't know any better and irrisponsibly. Please Nueter or Spay, there are far too many pets in shelters who are euthanized, sometimes not always humanly....... Do the right thing!

Answer 9

As long as they're over a year to a year and a half then yes... they should be fine to breed.

Answer 10

Please consider new owners before you breed.The 2 year old should be fine.But a 4 year that has never had puppies not so sure. Also please bring in to your vet to get a vet ok on their health before breeding.
They are a beautiful breed enjoy.