I have a 12 month old male Yellow Lab,When is the best time for him to succesfully breed.?

Question

We have tried a few times but he seems a bit too hyper and too full of energy,but none the less he tries to get it on with the blankets,pillows,etc.

Answer 1

If you are considering breeding consider health testing your dog for various issues to make sure you are not passing on bad qualities or heritary problems. Most test can be "pre-limed", but generally not valid until the animal is 2 years old. OFA hips & elbows, CERF for the eyes and any other tests that is suggested for your breed. Sometimes the dog just need to mature to connect, if you know what I mean.

Answer 2

I don't think I quite understand this question---do you think he NEEDS to make puppies? I assure you that siring a litter will not in any way, shape, or form make him a healthier, longer lived dog.

In fact, neutering him will help make sure he has a healthy, long life. It will also save some wear and tear on your bed linens.

Humping pillows is not an indication that your dog should be bred or even that he will be a good sire.

Remember, just because you CAN do something, does not mean you SHOULD.

In this case, he is far too young to be bred because he is from a breed known to have some health problems---especially hip problems---which cannot be ruled out until he is two years of age.

So until he is 2 you will not know if HE has bad hips or if he will produce pups who will be crippled before they are 2 years old.

Please reconsider breeding him. It will not benefit him and neutering him will.

Answer 3

AKC will not recognize the breeding unless the dog is at least 7 months of age and under 12 years of age. (biological reasons not ethical reasons) It has become common practice not to breed until dogs are 2 years old because they can not be OFA certified before they are 24 months old.
Remember that Labs are the most popular breed of dog in the world, and that there are two puppy's born for every person that wants one. Both of my Labs parents were National Field Trial Champions, and she is a titled Master Hunter. At 6 years of age she still has never been bred, there is no reason to.

Answer 4

The best time to breed your male would be
after he is two years old and has had an OFA hip eveulation and after you hvae had a CERF certificate issued for his eye sight.
And after he has earned his CH title or some type of title like JH SH or MH for hunting.
Just becasue he humps pillows does not make him a good breeder.
You have no clue about his health condition and how do you know he is of a high enough quality to breed? Just being a good pet does not make a breeding quality dog.

Answer 5

Depends on how you want to do it. According to the AKC, Dogs should be over 9 months of age to breed to be able to register the offspring.
According to the Lab clubs, to do it right, Dogs should have an OFA clearance for hips and elbow, A permanant reading can be taken at 2 years of age, a preliminary at any time. Cerf for an eye clearance can be obtained after 1 yr of age. A SAS clearance for hearts can also be obtained after 1 year.
A search on the net try www.offa.org for more info

Answer 6

First, ask yourself why you want to breed your dog. Does he have great conformation? Excellent health? Does he fit the breed standard? Have excellent, healthy lines of pedigree? Or do you want to breed him because he's a good dog and you want another just like him? For money? To experience "the miracle of life?"


If it's any of the last three, please, please reconsidered. Thousands of puppies and adult dogs are destroyed every year because there just isn't enough homes for them. Labs are one of the most popular breeds - they aren't in danger of dying out anytime soon. I would recommend neutering your dog, because it would protect him from various health complications that can occur with breeding dogs, and it would save you a lot of trouble of keeping him under control, because if he ever gets out, he could father countless litters of puppies that may never get a chance.

Answer 7

Males are fertile any time after 6 months. It is better for him to mate with an experianced female that will stand still for him to take as long as he needs to get it but he will eventually get it. I know it may sound gross but I have know breeders that have to help their young males out by guiding the shaft in if he will let you approach will he is trying to mount. Other than that he will figure it out in time. He may be just a little immature and just needs a little time. But please don't breed unless they are good examples of the breed temperment and looks wise and have had the appropiate health tests done. Good luck and do your research.

Answer 8

Most dogs should not be bred until they're at least 2 years old. He should also be checked out for hip dysplasia and other inheritable conditions before you try breeding him again.

Answer 9

Please consider how many homes you are taking away from shelter dogs. Every litter bred, purebred or not, KILLS that many dogs sitting in a shelter awaiting a forever home.

6-8 MILLION dogs enter shelter doors every year. The adoption rate is 25-30%, which means the other 70-75% are EUTHANIZED.

Answer 10

Gee, there cannot be enough Labs in the world. Not like they are a DIME A DOZEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At least have his hips and elbows OFA'd at 2 years so you won't be a BYB breeding UNHEALTHY dogs. It is still BYB if you are breeding pet quality dog for profit!!