When is an appropriate age to breed my Boston Terrier.?

Question

I have a 6 month old male Boston Terrier and I have been approached about breeding him. When is an appropriate age to do so?

Answer 1

Breed him right after you pick him up from the vet from being neutered. He's not the right age to breed, but he's the pefect age to have him fixed!

Answer 2

Male breeding stock should be at least 18 months old. With that being said, don't breed just because you've been approached to do so. Be responsible. Arm yourself with information. Don't forget that between the age of 6 and 8 months intact male dogs begin to develop secondary sex characterists, which are very much UNDESIREABLE. If you are not aware of what these are, I would recommend looking them up. This should encourage you to neuter, not breed.

Answer 3

First, you need to know if your dog is a perfect representation of the breed. Does he have a good pedigree? Is he titled in shows? If he is only 6 months old, you wouldn't have any titles on him....nor would you know if he has any major genetic defects.

Show him, get him titled, get his health checks done, and wait until he is 2 years old or older.

If you don't have any of that going for you, don't breed him. There are hundreds of Boston Terriers in the shelters already....just look on Petfinder and you'll see.

Sorry to be rude, but you wouldn't be helping out anyone by breeding him.

Answer 4

well why do you want him to be studded out? what qualities does he have? healthy? fine example of the breed? great bloodlines?what is your motive money? i mean if ya did have an interest in breeding i would imagine you would have done more research and come across in print that a male should not be bred until he is at very mininum be one and a half year old preferably 2 years old ... im not trying to be a prick just passionate about dogs, and over breeding in this country is a sad situation.

Answer 5

NEVER. There are dogs in pounds that are daily being put to sleep, because they cannot find homes. Most rescues have non-kill policies, but they are bursting with dogs. This means that there are far too many dogs for this world than their are loving homes for them to find. I am a dog lover and work in rescue, so i do not hate dogs, and certainly do not think that there shouldn't be any dogs in the world.

DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE.

Answer 6

depends on who has approached you. are they a responsible breeder? 2 years is a good time if your dog conforms to breed standard and is a good representation of the breed. you should have your dog tested for health defects and genetics your dog could pass onto the pups. if you are serious about breeding your dog, you need to join your local breed club and see what it's all about and see if it's for you. if not please have him neutered, it's not only better for his health but his safety also. make sure you do all of your research before helping a backyard breeder make money. good luck, and happy researching.

Answer 7

I've always heard to let them go through their first heat before you breed them. Wait til the second heat comes around. Great dogs, Love them...I have a 9 week pup now.

Answer 8

For his own health and wellbeing, after 18 months.

However, you need to know that after he has experienced mating, his personallity is very likely to change, as he will become more restless, and more in tune to any scent of females in heat. this is also frequently the beginning of a male marking indoors.

Answer 9

Why do you want to breed with all the dogs dying everyday?

Answer 10

Older than 2 years, younger than 7 years when the lady's in heat. (For health reasons)