my mastiff pup is 4 months soo when do i mate her ?
2006-10-23 14:33:53 · 12 answers · asked by mina 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Mate her on the first heat after she is spayed.
2006-10-23 14:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
My girlfriend is really into Mastiff's and rescue.
The site below is from a Mastiff Board which she has given me for my website to all with any questions reguarding Mastiffs.
They will answer a wide variety of mastiff questions.
This may help you in other areas in the future:
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/acslinda
Gunner has won Reserve Winner Award at 7 1/2 months.
See him and Gabby's new 2 month puppy (Rocco) at:
http://www.cozycoatsandmore.com/pic4.html
2006-10-24 11:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by che_mar_cody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a veterinarian or to the breeder where you got your pup. Mastiffs are big dogs, but are not adults until they're close to two years old. It would be best to breed her after two years old, but seriously if you had to ask this question, you need to really prepare yourself for what it means to breed your ***** and to take on her health responsibilties and those of her litter. You need to be ready to care for young pups with shots, wormer, and registering them, have families ready to adopt before she gives birth, and then allow them to pick a pup out at 4 weeks old, but not to take home until they're 8-10 weeks old... meaning you have to care for them up to 10 weeks!- almost 3 months before rehoming them. please follow my advise, talk to other breeders, vets, and even mastiff animal rescue organizations- see if there really is a need for more mastiff pups.
2006-10-23 21:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by curly_qt2005 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to wait until your girl is atleast 2 years old. She should be on her 4th heat cycle by then ( or around that).
You will need to make sure both her and the sire are current on vaccinations, health certified, OFA certified, eye certified, etc, etc. You will also need to make sure you have a home for every puppy BEFORE you breed your dogs. You will also need to be prepared to screen all potential homes (check references, finances, living conditions, etc) and will need to be prepared to take the puppy back (at any age) if the owners can no longer care for it. You will need to keep in touch with your puppy's new owners throughout the life of the pup, to make sure the pup is getting the proper care and home environment. You will have to care for the puppies until they are 8-10 weeks old, they can go to new homes at this age but not earlier than this. You will need to deworm the mom and puppies when the pups are 2 weeks old, and every 2-3 weeks after that. You will have to get every puppy his 1st set of puppy shots and wellness/health exam. All of this is required for the puppies and parent's to live long and happy lives (I'm sure I missed quite a few things that you should do, since I don't actually breed animals I just work with quite a few people who do).
You need to also keep in mind the risks involved in letting your dog have pups. She is at greater risk for ovarian, uterine, or mammary cancer. She is at risk for birthing problems such as, puppies getting stuck, uterine infections, dead puppies at birth, etc. Please consider this a lot before you breed. Breeding dogs is not as easy as most people think, it is usually way more responsibility than most people can handle and you won't make any money, you will only lose money (as long as you do it right anyway).
*BTW* Mastiff's are gorgeous, wonderful dogs. If you do decide to breed, I wish you and your dogs the best of luck!!!!
2006-10-23 22:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vet_Techie_Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should wait until you have her health cerified by a vet, have her temperment completely developed, and have at least 1 home and 1 back up home for every puppy-just in case someone changes their mind- all of these potential homes should be screened mercilously for proper finances, pevious pets vet records etc... ALL of this BEFORE you breed. Also, should be after the 2nd heat.
2006-10-23 21:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
she will need to be atleast 1 1/2 months old, no sooner, if you are really interested check out some web sites such as the akc website, or other breeding websites and talk to your local vet on how to prepare. good luck, wonderful dogs, i would like one one day!
2006-10-23 21:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by bholsinger3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know your not suppose to end a sentence with a preposition, other than that I dont know the answer to your question but I would say not untill 6 months
2006-10-23 21:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if she is not spayed then at 2 years old. if she is spayed u cant breed her. it is better to spay her than breed her because there r many other puppies that need homes
2006-10-23 22:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by muggzie95 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't already know the answer to this question, you have no business breeding dogs.
Get educated on this subject or get her fixed.
2006-10-23 21:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by jaxchick23 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
like at least 2 years.
2006-10-23 21:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋