hi i have a 11 month old lab.a few months ago i noticed she has her first period or so i presume,today she has had another period.is it possable she has had 2 at only 11 mnths.also how old does she have to be b4 i mate her?its just her "mate" is getting castrated in a few months and would be sad to let this season she is having pass.is she old enogh to breed now if this is her 2nd period
2006-11-13 05:10:04 · 13 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why do you want to beed a dog?
Are you not aware that there are 15 dogs born for every one human? http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.cause&cgid=1&rgid=2&stid=10
Are you not aware that there are millions of dogs killed every year because of not enough homes? http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/voices/voi.valdyke.animal.html
Are you not aware that only 1 dog in 10 gets a permanent home? www.safehavenforcats.com/main.htm
Are you not aware that one female and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in just six years? http://www.metroplexanimalcoalition.com/SpayNeuter/didyouknow.html
That coupled with the health benefits of spay/neuter WHY would you breed your dog? www.sniksnak.com/benefits.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_about_spaying_and_neutering.html
2006-11-13 06:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
11 months is WAY too young to be breeding a bitc.h. She should not be bred till she's two years old or else she will have problems later in life. At 11 months this could well be her first season as large breeds don't have to have their first before 24 months. It's unusual but not unheard of. There are so many Labs out there that need good homes, why take 12 more away from these poor babies?
2006-11-13 05:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that she could get pregnant now, but she is too young to safely have puppies, and I wouldn't risk it at this age. Two years old is the minimum age for responsibly breeding dogs.
I would also expect you to get lots of answers telling you not to breed your dog at all, and instead get her spayed. I agree, and this is why. If your dog has not been to and won several shows to prove that she is an excellent example of breed standard, then there is not a good reason to breed her. Her puppies will not be in high demand, and it is really difficult to find homes for lab puppies right now, because there are a lot of them out there, and there are more popular breeds right now. Furthermore, she or the male run the risk of passing on genetic problems to the puppies, even if they seem healthy and the vet said so. Vets only check for overall health in pets, and typically only do tests for genetic problems and STDs when specifically asked by breeders. Your dog could also contract an STD from the other dog, or be injured or killed giving birth. These are a lot of risks to take with your dog. Finally, if you do decide to breed her, please make sure you have found good solid homes (not, "oh, I want a puppy!" homes) for at least 6 puppies before you breed her, and that you are willing to take back the puppies any time down the road if the homes you found can no longer care for them. You do not want your puppies to end up in a shelter. And remember, for every home you find for your puppies, a puppy at the shelter won't find a home.
2006-11-13 05:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she could have had 2 heats in 11 months. They normally come into heat at 6-9 months and then every 6 mos after. I would not recommend breeding her until she is 2 years of age.
2006-11-13 08:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a large dog like a lab will come into heat twice a year - approximately. If she did a few months ago - like when she was 6-7 months - then - yes - 2 X year.
She should be at least 2 years old before you breed her. She isn't an adult dog - fully formed until then. And you can't XRAY her hips before then. You must Xray both parents hips - especially in big dogs to prevent passing down hip displasia.
It is horrible in Labs, Goldens, GSD's, Rotties, Dobermans, etc.
2006-11-13 05:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by dobes 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Clearly, you are looking forward to becomeing a backyard breeder. You can have NO health clearances done until she is 24 months. I assume her "mate" hasn't had them either!! Labs are the most popular breed and they are a dime a dozen currently......does the world need more that are not health cleared and are not bred from show quality parents????????
And yes, at 11 months old, she is TOO YOUNG to breed!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-13 05:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should be at least 2 yrs old before breeding and I know many breeders who prefer 3 yrs for their larger breed dogs. She is too young and physically not ready to produce and care for a litter.
2006-11-13 05:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Females go into HEAT (on average) every 6 months. They SHOULD NOT be bred before they are 2 yrs old.
2006-11-13 05:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless this a high quality AKC breeding and you're a licensed breeder of show or hunting dogs, why are you doing this???
there are THOUSANDS of homeless dogs that are the result of needless breeding.
2006-11-13 05:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Al leat wait unitl she is fully developed (2 yrs) to see if she develops any health problems.
2006-11-13 05:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by Matt O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋