At what age do male dogs need to be to breed?

Question

We have a 7 wk old puppy and was wondering how long it will be for him to be able to breed. We know he can't now, thats not the question! lol. How old does he need to be? Also, femals are in heat 2 x's a year right? How long are they in heat for? Thanks.

I know hes too young, tahts not the question...geez, cant people read? I give up!

Answer 1

I found this info on the net. It is very detailed and explicit to warn you. Basically the female goes into heat every six mos. You do not want to breed a dog during its first time in heat. Wait until it is a year old, but no older than five years old. I hope the following info helps....

A typical female dog comes into heat once every six months. It is highly discouraged to breed a dog during its first heat cycle. This is because the dog has not completely matured itself. Breeding too early can cause developmental problems in the *****. Growth is stopped, needed calcium and nutrients is transferred to the puppies.

The actual heat cycle itself can be a frustrating thing for owners. It starts out with the female having a clear type of discharge. Then the vulva starts to swell and bleeding commences. Optimal breeding time is ten to fourteen days after the first sign of color (blood) although male dogs won’t care what day in the cycle it is. Make sure the dogs are kept separate during this time. Many injuries to dogs are seen because the male wouldn’t take no for an answer.

A female will show a willingness to be bred by “flagging” for an owner. This means she will raise her tail and move it to the side when the area right above her tail is scratched.

Once she has shown a willingness to be bred, it is time to place the two dogs together. When this is done, do not just throw them in the back yard together. It is preferable for someone to hold the head of the female while the actual breeding is taking place. Many males have been permanently scarred, by a female who took a sudden change of heart.

The actual act of breeding can take anywhere from ten to forty-five minutes. This is because a male dog’s physiology is not the same as that of a man. Dogs do not ejaculate; they seep through an engorged penis. The female’s vagina causes a tight ring around the penis and any attempt to stop the breeding at this point can damage both animals.

Once the male has entered, he will slowly move so that both front paws are on the same side of the female. One hind leg will come up and over the back of the female and they will be standing tail to tail. This is considered the tie.

Eventually, the penis will shrink back to its normal size, the tie is broken and both dogs will walk away. When this occurs, once again separate the two dogs. For optimal breeding results, repeat the process every other day until the female will no longer accept the male.

Write the first and last dates of breeding on a calendar. Normal gestation time for dogs is sixty-three days. This can be from either breeding. If a dog goes over sixty-five days, have her checked by your veterinarian.

There is one important thing to remember when breeding dogs. Keep the female up! A single female can be bred by a dozen males, have a dozen puppies with each having a different father. The best thing to do is keep the female crated, letting out only to walk on a leash or supervised in a fenced yard. She should never leave your site while outside though. Many neighborhood Romeos have no qualms about digging or climbing a fence.

Answer 2

You shouldn't EVER be breeding them. What on earth makes you think you should. They are already cross bred dogs... with a dogue being a dog that has MANY health issues and should never be bred unless full genetic screening can be done. This you cannot have on a cross breed. If you do breed them then you often do not have the dogs you started with in that it can make them very aggressive with other males and also a lot harder to control. For gods sake forget it. You don't even know if they are going to live together happily yet as they have not gone through adolescence... Anyone breeding should only do so with over 2 yr old fully health screened dogs. You will never have that.

Answer 3

You need to read up on dogs and KNOW these things BEFORE you decide to breed.Both dogs should be screened for genetic defects,brucellosis,temperament testing and be fully vaccinated and on heartworm preventative -all of this BEFORE they are bred.Then you have to get the pups vaccinated and vet checked,wormed,etc.,and if you don't find homes for all of them ,it's YOUR responsibility to keep them.That's why so many people tell you to neuter and spay instead of adding to the already heartbreaking numbers of unwanted animals.But,to answer your question,the male should be able to father a litter at about 10 months,but you shouldn't breed the female until she is at least two,so you can have all the proper testing done,and it's the same with the male.And,females are in heat every 6 months for 21 days average-again,you should know these things already.LEARN before you breed,for the sake of the dogs.

Answer 4

The puppy needs to be neutered ASAP. He does not need "to be breed" as you put it. The term is "bred" and honestly, if you have to ask then you really shouldn't know.

Any good quality females wont use a non-health tested, non-titled show dog. If your pup is kennel club registered, then he needs to be showed and titled before he is bred. The local breed club will help you out with that if such an instance occurs.

Otherwise, it is in the dog's best interest to be neutered as soon as possible. Sixty percent of un-neutered male dogs develop testicular cancer by the time they are 5. Are you willing to battle this?

Answer 5

You should not consider breeding your male dog unless he is titled in conformation & working events (with a minimum of one title in each area), health tested through the OFA and/or Pennhip for genetic defects and the dog be physically and mentally mature. CERF (eyes) can be done starting at 6 weeks and Cardiac health testing can be done starting at one year and hips, patellas, thyroid, & elbows cannot be done until the age of two years.

This means that a male dog should not be bred (by a responsible and ethical breeder) until the age of at *least* two years of age. Conformation and working titles are there to prove that the dog is to the standard that it was originally meant to be for and that puppy buyers are getting a quality dog and not some run of the mill backyard bred (which is what it is called without conformation/working titles & health testing) dog.

This goes without saying for any breed of dog that these tasks should be undergone by a beginning breeder (which I'm assuming you are based on the novice questions you've asked) under the watchful eye of a responsible mentoring breeder with years of experience in the breed.

A female dog should also not be bred until the minimum age of two with the same requirements met as listed above for the male dog and to a male who compliments her conformational/structural faults to create a better dog and not more puppies. Their heat cycles can range in length of time as to when they occur and they might be off by a month or two and end a few days early.

Please consider having your puppy neutered to prevent many of the health concerns that occur in intact male dogs - including testicular cancer in nearly 60% of male dogs as well as behavioral problems such as marking. If you do intend to breed, do look into contacting breeders at AKC & UKC show events to get involved in getting your dog titled and the ropes shown for health testing.

We've got enough cute, purebred and mixed breed puppies dying every minute in shelters across the US and Canada to not add to the population problem with an irresponsible breeding occuring.

Answer 6

wow what a bunch of negative people-neuter youselves- your puppy should be at least 2 before you breed him, a female will be in heat from 2-4 weeks depending. good luck and do whats right for you and YOUR dogs!

Answer 7

HES TO YOUNG WAIT UNTIL HES ABIT OLDER MAYBE LIKE TWO YEARS OR OLDER OR ASK A VET.