my friend have 2 labs male is16 months old and female is 12 months can he cross them now??or later?

Answer 1

Ugh, this question again. Please tell your friend to neuter his dogs. As I've said before, the breeding of dogs is not to be taken lightly. Would breeding his dogs be beneficial to the breed? To honestly know if his dogs will help improve the breed, he must first be very familiar with the breed standard. Otherwise, how will he know what he is striving for? Another way to evaluate his dogs' physical quality is by showing them in conformation. Gaining a championship is not necessarily proof that a dog is of good quality, but if his dog sconsistently don't win, perhaps there is a good reason.

Another consideration is genetics. Evaluating quality looks on the outside, genetics looks on the inside. His dogs should be tested for genetic diseases/defects common with labradors and determined to be free of them. Temperament is also an extremely important issue in breeding dogs. Though a dog's temperament can be affected by its environment, temperament is largely inherited.

His dog's health is also of vital importance. Tell him to have his veterinarian give his dogs a thorough health exam before breeding. Make sure the dogs' vaccinations, heartworm checks, and wormings are up to date. Breeding a female dog makes a large demand on her body. Be sure she is in excellent health and physical condition.

Age is also important. All dogs need to have the chance to grow up mentally and physically before they are bred. It is best to wait until after age two.

Answer 2

Yes it is too young.

Neither dog is old enough to have the proper health certifications. OFA(for hips, elbows, cardiac and thyroid), CERF(eyes) and then the usual blood test to test for STDS, viruses, etc, should be done first to insure that you are indeed breeding health dogs. Has the breeder that the dogs came from, been contacted and evaluated the dogs, giving the green light for a breeding? No one wants to just breed puppies, you want to breed dogs that are a benefit to the breed.

Labs have been so over bred in the last couple of decades(take a look at the AKC popularity list-Labs have been in the top 10 for dozens of years). They have a multitude of health and temperament issues. Your friend needs to consider that they are responsible for the puppies they produce, for their entire life. That is if they want to be a responsible breeder and not just a backyard breeder.

Here's a great website with articles on what to think about before you think you wanna be a breeder.

Answer 3

They aren't nearly old enough yet, the female hasn't even finished growing yet. How far back a pedigree does he have. Were the parents of both dogs screened for genetic disorders. I know these two dogs aren't, they aren't even old enough to be x-rayed for hip dysplasia which is a huge problem and should be checked for before breeding any labrador. The only reason for ever breeding is for the betterment of the breed which is costly and time consuming.

Tell your friend to spay and neuter them now. And have him go to the animal shelter and watch them euthanize dogs and puppies (and a lot of them are labs) all day.

Answer 4

It is unhealthy to breed a female before she is 2 years of age. If he is set on breeding them, then he needs to start taking them to the vet now for things like x-rays to have their hips checked, to have their eyes checked, to test for things such as brucellosis, and to make sure their general health is good enough for such a thing as producing more of them. That does not even touch on the shots the adults will need, the shots, worming, and vet checks the puppies will require before selling them, or the money it will cost to register them. Trust me when I say that breeding dogs sounds like a really easy way to make a few bucks, but when done right, you are LUCKY if you break even on money. Add in all the time, energy, and work that goes into raising a litter of puppies, and it is NOT worth it in the least. If your friend does not do things by the letter, and does not watch every step he takes, there are people out there who will sue you if you sell them a dog that is not 100% sound and healthy, and then you have the extra costs of all of that mess. The best thing to do is to spay and neuter them, and just let them be loving and healthy pets. The longer you wait to do these things, the more prone they are to certain cancers, and things like pyometra, which makes for a VERY expensive emergency spay, and a HIGH likelihood of death for a female.

Answer 5

First, although the dogs are physically capable of breeding, they are not physically mature, and breeding is not recommended until age 2 for any breed. Second, is your friend breeding them because they are great dogs, or for the money? did he check them out for common lab diseases? did he have the hips, heart, elbows and eyes checked? These are often a source of problems for labs. Are these dogs worthy of being bred? has he had them vet checked for any irregularities that may be transferred to the puppies? (allergies, heart disease, poor conformation of the legs) and do the ***** and stud dogs have good temperament? that can also be partially hereditary and you don't want 7 puppies with a poor temperament. If your friend is in southern states, have the dogs checked for heartworm, Lyme disease, lepto and he should make sure they are both vaccinated and dewormed prior to breeding. His best course of action would be to find a vet with a direct involvement with good breeding practises, and have them help him raise good quality puppies. Do not breed dogs for money. There are too many SPCA organizations that are full of nice dogs needing homes.

Answer 6

A responsible pet owner would tell you that two years is a minimum age for a female to carry a pregnancy with the least amount of complications. Females younger than this can get pregnant, however, there are usually a lot of complications, which can end up costing a lot in vet bills. Good luck.

Answer 7

I assuming that you mean breed them!! NO THEY ARE WAY TOO YOUNG!!! Him breeding his dogs is what most people would call back yard breeding! This is a bad thing for someone who dose not know that these dogs are to young to breed i am sure he dose not know other very important things as well!! The female in not mature enough to handle the puppy's! Being a mom take alot out of her body! Female should not be breed until they are approved for breeding by the vet! I am sure the vet is going to tell you she is way to young!

Please leave the breeding to the professionals!! It is bad yard breeding that has cause a good part of the bad breed issues out there!! There are no bad breeds just bad owners and bad breeders mostly back yard breeders which is what your friend is at this point. Please try and talk him out of breeding

Answer 8

They are too young to breed,not "cross them up",never heard that expression before,thanks for the new listing in my new words haven't heard before list. He needs to consult his Vet,and also MAKE SURE THEY HAVE ALL THEIR SHOTS and ARE HEALTHY first.

Answer 9

Millions of dogs are killed each year- we don't need more- convince people who would otherwise buy your "purebred" dog to go to a shelter and save a life.

Answer 10

Tell your friend to cross the street with them - Straight to the vet's to be spayed and neutered!