I have male Maltese around 8 months old and he humps a stuff bear like crazy, and i was thinking about to breed him. But i'm not sure how old does he haves to be. And what i need to do.
2007-01-17 16:09:12 · 8 answers · asked by Jennie Z. 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is old enough now, but there are so many things you need to ask yourself before you go that route.
First, is your dog AKC registered? If not, stop now and do not breed your dog. Even if it is registered through a different registry, it is probably not "good" breeding material.
Next, you must know the pedigree of your dog. If it does not have any champions in it, your pup is probably not worth breeding. Stop right there and do not breed your dog.
Third, check to verify if your dog falls within breed standard set by the AKC. Go to AKC.org and check out your breed. If your dog is in any way out of standard, do not breed it.
Then, if the dog does have champions in its line, and falls within standards, take your dog into the vet and have it tested for any genetic issues that may cause it to be unfit to breed. If your vet is qualified, have the dog temperament tested also. Temperament is one of the most important attributes in a dog. If it fails any of these tests, do not breed it.
Now for my lecture....Not all dogs should be bred. Breeding takes time, energy, and a lot of money. There are so many dogs in shelters or puppy mills now, that should never have been born or breed. Please think long and hard about the quality of puppy that your dog may produce.
2007-01-17 16:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AKC rules require the dog to be at least 7 months old to be used for breeding.
I suggest you wait until over one year old. There is a lot to say for maturity. Trying to breed him at this young age can be mentally damaging to his ego if he's not really good at it, which they often aren't when they are so young.
Please have him neutered. Breeding is something you should look into if you study for a few years, have a mentor and a big bank account to pay for the expenses. Good breeders make little to nothing, even lose money due to vet bills, and related costs.
2007-01-17 16:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering will help, but he will need training too. It's a natural thing for dogs to hike their legs and mark. He's leaving all kinds of information for the other dogs. Before you bring him inside, make sure you walk him plenty and that he is peeing as much as possible before taking him in anywhere. If you catch him in the act, say "NO" loudly and scoop him up immediately and take him outside to finish. Then make sure you clean the area where he went with a cleaners specifically designed to eliminate the smell of urine, these are found at most petstores.
2016-05-24 02:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
after six months you can breed them so yours can breed . now females you have to wait till they go in heat. that starts between 6 and 12 months. on young or small dogs some may need help. i had to help my female weenie dog. it's gross but if want puppies you gotta do what you gotta do.
2007-01-17 16:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by foxie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By the AKC Bredding you puppies has to be 2 years old.
2007-01-17 23:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by wolfsr4me 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He would be capable of mating now, but you would be happier if you have im fixed so he doesn't want to wander and won't be marking all the furniture.
2007-01-17 16:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's got be atleast a year old.....To breed......
2007-01-21 16:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by sherin m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet and neuter him to stop this behavior....you don't breed a dog just to change his behavior..........
2007-01-17 16:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋