How old does a male pit have to be to breed?

Answer 1

Old enough to have won shows and to be confirmed to match the breed standard closely.

Old enough to have all vet checks cleared (usually 2 years old)

YOU have to be old enough to have been showing and dealing with "pits" for at least 5 years. This means working with good breeders, handling dogs, studying the standard, and knowing what dogs are breeding material.

If your dog isn't being shown and you aren't involved with the breed, then your dog should be fixed. With estimates of a million pits being killed in shelters each year, novices should NOT be breeding them.

http://www.pbrc.net/breeding3.html

http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuterfacts.htm

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/spayneuter.htm

http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm#breeding (different breed but GREAT breeding advice)

Answer 2

ok, obviously you are not a breeder and know nothing about studding and or whelping. Unless the dog is UKC or ADBA registered and I am guessing by the term "pit" he is not, it is absolutely ridiculous to even think about breeding him, regardless of age. There are so many abandoned "pits" and pit mixes, being punished and put to death. Especially with BSL on the rise. Please think twice before breeding a dog that is not registered and either championed or well on his way to being championed. Have him neutered and be a responsible pit bull owner. I hate having to constantly defend my dogs from being called "baby maulers" and much worse because pple breed without health and temperment testing.

Answer 3

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
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Answer 4

You don't breed a male dog out..You stud him out..He should be a year old..clear bill of health from your vet. AKC won't register any puppies that the male is under 8 months old. Good luck to you and your dog.

Answer 5

Please don't breed your pit. If you have to aske a question like this, you shouldn't be breeding your dog, especially a pit. Look at how many unwanted pits are in shelters and/or euthanized every day. Don't contribute to this problem by adding more puppies who will undoubtedly produce more and more unwanted puppies.

Answer 6

Any dog should not breed until 18 months min. A responsible breeder waits until 24 months then does the dogs clearances hips, elbows etc. If youd like to know more check my web site burdicklabradors.com helpful links page unter training.

Answer 7

a puppy is a puppy until he reaches 2 years of age.
2 years, is the best time.
find out all the breeding info at akc.org this is the american kennel club.
God Bless you and your family.
Saint Bernard Breeder in Indiana since 1977.

Answer 8

18 months old. And you HAVE to bring it to the vet and it have tested. and get him registered -akc.org

Go to akc.org and look up breeding insturctions, for better information.

Hope you breed at the right time, and hope it works!

Answer 9

I would wait for a year,