2007-01-15 07:08:38 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
At least 2 years old. I would recommend getting your dog fixed though. It might be cute, but there are enough cute dogs out there being destroyed every day.
2007-01-15 07:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
What breed is your dog? Very small breeds may be physically & mentally mature enough at 1.5 years old. Medium & large breeds should be at least 2 years old... And giant breeds sometimes not until 3-4 years old.
There is a LOT involved with breeding dogs... What do you know about breeding your specific breed? Do you know what health checks need to be done before they are bred? Do you know what health problems are common in the breed? Do you know how their basic genetics work? Once bred, are you willing to keep any puppies you may have "left over" until you find suitable homes? Do you have a contract & guarantees made up? Is your dog AKC registered? Are you willing to offer support and guidance to the puppy buyers for the rest of the dogs' lives? What if one of the owners 3-4 years from now cannot keep their puppy any longer? Are you going to be willing to be responsible to take that dog back and not let it end up in a dog pound? What happens if something goes wrong with the pregnancy? Are you ready for all of the vet bills that may occur? And at the worst, are you willing to risk your dog's life? Females often have complications and die. (Just a note - if your dog is a male - the stud owners have just as much responsibility with the pups' futures as the owner of the mother.)
Breeding is a HUGE responsibility... You have a LOT of learning to do before you even consider breeding your dog. Start learning about basic dog breeding... Buy books, visit websites, talk to experienced breeders of your breed.
The best thing to do is just have your dog spayed or neutered... It is the cheapest thing to do in the long run, and the safest.
2007-01-15 15:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kerstone Shepherds 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, it can depend on the breed. Let me tell you what I have found in research on doxies over the years: A dog with an alpha personality makes a better mother; paying attention to the breed's confirmation is very important so that you do not pass any undesireable traits on, no matter how slight you think they are, because improving the breed is a priority and a true breeder's responsibility - not to make money; depends on their mental maturity; suggested to wait until after 3rd heat for most females and after 2 years of age, and whenever the male is willing but don't exhaust him; make sure your female is healthy and has been prepared for what the upcoming pregnancy will demand of her body; and make sure any papers are in order before hand.
Just a short list of suggestions and best of luck with any future litters you may have.
2007-01-15 15:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Alanka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially through the kennel club, the b.itch has to be over a year old, have all the relevant health tests, the vet to check she is in good condition, and some sort of qualification etc to prove she is a good example of the breed. If you want to breed then get in touch with some experienced breeders who deal in her breed. They will be able to give you all the advice you need
2007-01-16 13:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, ask yourself *why* you are breeding? For the betterment of the breed? To pass on likable traits to offspring? Or, because you think you have the best dog on the planet and she'd make cute puppies?
If you're breeding for the betterment of the breed, and doing it after MUCH research, getting the USDA status to breed responsibly, have breed papers showing lineage going back *at least* 6 generations, then typically it is done after the first heat cycle, with a quality stud.
If you are breeding for the latter of my questions, then please DON'T. We have enough of a pet overpopulation problem, there are plenty of pure breed and non pure bred dogs in need of home in the shelters.
2007-01-15 15:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by o b 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Leave the breeding to the people that have the best interest of the dog at heart. You need to breed for the best possible dogs you can get which means researching the dogs family tree for health probles both the male and female dogs.
2007-01-15 15:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
depends on the breed large breed 2 1/2 years old smaller breeds 2 years old ....
2007-01-15 16:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by madison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can breed as soon as they start showing signs of maturity. A female can breed after her first heat. It isn't recommended to breed them until 3 or 4 years of age, depending on the breed of dog. When they're still growing, which is any time before 3 or 4 years, you risk damaging your dog.
2007-01-15 15:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by apbtlvr 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Are you wanting to develop a Stud Dog? One that never gets scolded for raising a leg on the couch or the corner of the wall?
Hopefully you will choose to kennel your stud for the most part...
See in this situation you can't have your cake and eat it too.. but you can "Stud" your dog after they earn a few titles.. Between him and his parents and grandparents there should be a minumum of at least 4 titles before he would be considered "breedable" by anyone other than your friends.
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-15 15:20:12 · answer #9 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A minimum of 3 years is best. ? for you have you had your dogs hips/eyes checked?? are you passing on "bad genes???" try becoming active in your local 4h or Akc. club and you might find out why you shouldn't be one to be breeding a dog if you have to ask that question!
2007-01-15 15:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by m m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋