2006-09-30 03:28:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
before you breed you dogs they need to go to the vet and have all the proper genetic testing done..which cant be done until they are at least 2 yrs old. you need to make sure that your dog is of proper breed standard w/no health problems. breeding is not something you just jump into.
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2006-09-30 03:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by ARMYWIFE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First started breeding Labs almost 50 years ago. During that time I have seen a lot of things happen to the breed.
To answer your question, a Lab doesn't care what age it is bred, it is ethics determined by the breeder that does.
So what are those ethics, and how did they come about?
AKC will not recognize the breeding of a sire younger than 8 months, so there is a starting point.
Of major concern is the health of the dogs being bred, and the genetic baggage that they will pass on. Some years ago breeders banded together and formed the Orthopedics foundation for animals (OFA) because of an increasing problem with dogs developing hip dyspleasia. The guidelines for testing included the necessity for the dog to be at least 24 months of age, and this is where the recommendation that dogs be at least 2 years old originated.
NOW,,,, because Labs have become the worlds most popular breed, there is a glut of available puppy's. The consensus is at this time that since there are two Lab puppy's born for every person that wants one, we really should only be breeding them when there is a specific reason to do so.
2006-09-30 10:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until the female is at least 18 months. She should be coming into her third heat right around then. A lot of people try on the first heat around 6 months and I just don't agree with that. That's like taking a child and getting them pregnant. The body isn't developed enough yet and it could cause problems for her down the road.
2006-09-30 10:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by ammellisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs should not be bred until at least 2 years old to see how they mature physically and mentally. You want to be a responsible breeder and make there are no traits you do not want past on. Also females need full growth time, by two they are there and can put nutrients towards the puppies. While they are still growing they need all the nutrients for themselves and not to sustain extra life.
2006-09-30 11:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just got a registered chocolate lab (male) and our vet said to wait at least 2 1/2 years, even though he has papers. That way, if there are any major, unforseen problems, hopefully you'd know by then.
2006-09-30 10:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by ellagrace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best if you wait on any dog to be between 1 1/2 - 2 years of age. Even though they come into sexual maturity around 6 months. It doesn't take as much out of them if you wait longer.
2006-09-30 10:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by Brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 months but ONLY if the dogs have BOTH been to dog shows to prove they are excellent examples of their breeds WORTHY of passing on their genetics and have been checked by a vet for breeding soundness
there are too many inferior dogs already - why breed more?? if your dog didnt come from show quality parents - it isnt a good idea to breed it no matter how pretty you think it is
its also not worth the health risks
2006-09-30 10:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning to eat it? I have never tried to bread my lab.
2006-09-30 10:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by naughty_mattress_monkey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most bakers generally start working early in the morning.
2006-09-30 21:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by Greyt-mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-4 yrs
2006-09-30 10:30:04 · answer #10 · answered by XoSuGaRbAbiiXo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋