what age will my cocker spaniel becomes ready for mating?

Answer 1

If it is a female, she will have their first heat cycle between 6 and 8 months of age (it will vary) On average they will have a heat cycle every 6 to 8 months.
Try to find a cocker breeder, that shows their dogs. ASK THEM TO BE YOUR MENTOR, they will give you worlds of good advise on what traits to breed for to produce the healthiest pups.
First, have her vet checked and research the breed to determine if she has any problems inherent to her breed.
It is best to wait until she is at least 2 years old before mating. Her body may look grown, but the much needed nutrients that should be going to her body, would be used to form the developing babies.

If it is a male, all the above apply, except he will be capable of siring a litter as young as 7 months, ***BUT*** AKC requires a male be a certain age before they will register his litter ( 10 months, I THINK...sorry forgot the age)
It is still best to wait until near 2 years due to the fact his sperm will be more viable (potent) at that age.

Again get a mentor.

Answer 2

Females can become pregnant during their first season and males can become sires before they are a year old. Get the animal spayed or neutered as soon as possible!!!!

Check out different cocker spaniel rescue organizations and you will see the need for birth control.

www.cockerkids.org

They are beautiful animals and cocker pups are the most amazing things God has put on the face of the earth. It amazes me how someone can spend that much money for a puppy and then just abandon it.

Please be a responsible cocker owner.

Answer 3

If you don't know this answer chances are you shouldn't be breeding your dog, there are way too many homeless pets out there, and with him/her being a cocker spaniel you should be trying to better the breed instead of just back yard breeding

Answer 4

When he finishes his AKC chanpionship AND passes all the health exams for hereditary conditions.

If he doesn't do those things, DO NOT breed him. Too many pets which are pets becasue they are not superior examples of their breed just produces mediocre and poor quality puppies.

Read about the health problems in the breed here: http://www.asc-cockerspaniel.org/

Go here to see how many homeless cockers of pet qualtiy there are:

http://www.asc-cockerspaniel.org/breed/rescuegroups.asp

Here is what happens to backyard bred pet puppies - and this one got VERY VERY lucky

Cocker Spaniel Rescue
SKIPPER
Former Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center Rescue Inducted into the Georgia Animal Hall of Fame!

Story submitted by Sue Nelson, ASC Therapy Committee Chair
Edited by Anna Lee McKennon, ASCF-ASC Rescue Advisory Committee

Skipper's Story:

Near the end of February 2004, Skipper was found in a dumpster, enclosed in a sealed trash bag with her legs tied together, covered head to toe with sarcoptic mange. Someone heard her cries and whimpering and took her to the shelter in Dothan, Alabama. A telephone call from Renee Skipper at the Dothan Shelter was made to Joanne Halvorson, a volunteer of the Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Inc., a national rescue group for Cocker Spaniels. At approximately 4 months of age, Skipper weighted a mere 8 pounds. She was weak and close to death from the mange and lack of nutrition and proper care.

Skipper was nursed back to health by the vets and staff at Beaver Crossing Animal Hospital, led by Dr. Michael Smith. She thrived in foster care with Joanne Halvorson, who ultimately adopted her in April 2004. Joanne saw something special in this little dog and enrolled her in basic obedience classes at about 7 months of age. She excelled in training and at approximately 9 months of age and 2 weeks shy of completing basic obedience, Skipper passed the Canine Good Citizen test. (CONT'D)

To read more, go here: http://www.asc-cockerspaniel.org/breed/skipper.asp

Answer 5

Most females don't come in season until they're at least 1 year of age,but I have had them come in at 7 months old,but of coarse it isn't suggested that you breed a dog at 7 months old,wait for second season,as most aren't old enough and don't know how to tend to the pups and the pups usually don't survive with a dog this young.

Answer 6

Cocker Spaniels, like all dogs, are sexually mature at the age of two years old.
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Answer 7

The world does NOT need more cockers. They are a health nightmare and when bred poorly, they are WORSE. Spay.

Answer 8

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well they are consider full grown at 13 months but they never really stop acting like a puppy.

Answer 9

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