My female chow chow is only 6 months old and is already in heat. At what age is it ok to start breeding her?

Answer 1

Chows have health problems like most breeds! The dog would need to be 2 years to get the health clearances done. IF you don't get those done, you are a poor backyard breeder in it for the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See here...
http://www.offa.org/stats.html#breed

This is the OFA site and data for your beed. It tells you that of dogs evaluated...20% are abnormal. It also tells you that 46.4% of elbows are abnormal. Almost 30% have luxating patellas. These are all problems in the breed and need to be checked for before breeding. That means at 2 years, you go to the vet, have the dog sedated, and have x-rays taken. Probably $180-$400 depending on your area. Then the vet sends them to OFA where 6 vets evaluate them and give the dog a rating. If the dog "passes" all the tests, you think about breeding.....if it doesn't, you SPAY ASAP!!! There is NO reason to breed unhealthy dogs.
So, think about the cost involoved and see if you are willing to do what you can to do it the right way, or SPAY now.
Or you can become a BYB that sell unhealthy dogs and can get sued!!!!!!!

Answer 2

you're placing them up for a contest even as they mature, if there is not a sparkling chief of the p.c... Breed people recognize what they're speaking about. pay interest to them. save in recommendations, the toddler pup will also be a three hundred and sixty 5 days previous sometime, and also you may ok nonetheless have an similar issue. in case you extremely favor 2 canines, you may evaluate swapping out the Chow for yet another Dobie - you may want to get the 7 month previous elegance, and then upload yet another even as she is two. many times similar breed housemates get alongside more effective than diverse ones - because their minds many times artwork an similar. OR- get yet another Chow... save in recommendations, if there's a strive against, the Dobie's going to get badly damage, and the further insistent Chow has alot of fur - it really is not a honest concern. it isn't honest to out them in it besides, and also you've already got been given a strong answer from the individuals who recognize.

Answer 3

Breed only if she has exceptional confirmation and a pedigree that goes all the way back to China. If she can pass that test and all the health certifications required then breed her but wait until she is at least 2 years old and has fully matured.
If she can't pass even one of the requirements then have her spayed. Breeding puppies does not make you money especially when you figure in food bills and vet bills.

Answer 4

2 yrs old is the recommended breeding age. Due to maturity and the body being ready for pregnancy.

Do not breed! Especially if you are not licensed (and you obviously do not know everything needed, for breeding).

Chow Chows are great dogs, but there are too many in shelters, due to irresponsible owners.

Answer 5

Do not breed any dog until they are 18 - 24 months old. Is she registered? If not, or even if she is, get her spayed. There are enough unwanted dogs now. Why would you want to add to the problem. You are obviously not a breeder or you would already know the answer to your question. They are not money making machines - they are pets and you should get her spayed.

Answer 6

You should not breed her until she is between 18 mo -2 yr.

Answer 7

You should wait until she's at least one year old and has finished growing; she should also be in at least her second heat before you start to breed her.

Answer 8

Since she is 6 mo. and u can start breeding a female dog when she's 5 mo. I guess it can be OK.

Answer 9

If you are not planning on breeding her for puppies to sell ,,it is best to have her fixed..there are enough animals in the dog pounds that need homes..