My baby westie is about 8 months and it seems that she is always digging to get to the other pen that we had her beside and we put her in with my male westie and he was do it with her. Is it possible that she is already in heat. Is it to young?
2007-04-10 05:00:44 · 6 answers · asked by goody_2_shoes_200889 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
She is physically old enough to breed, but probably not psychologically as she is still a puppy herself. This would be the equivalent of a 12 year old human child having a baby.
Spaying is done from 5 months of age. You'll know if the dog is in heat - or you would if you know about breeding.
Please do not breed your dog unless you have done the proper research and are properly prepared - I must say it sounds from this question as though you're not. The responsible thing to do would be to have her spayed. Also I trust the dogs aren't penned all the time?
Chalice
2007-04-10 05:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Breeding dogs takes more than just a male and female. You need to be knowlegable about genetics and the breed. Get your Westie spayed, it's healthier and moer ethical. There are plently of unwanted dogs out there.
Make sure you know the full history of the parents/grandparent before even beginning to think about breeding. Full blooded dogs do not nessesarily mean healthy.
Where did you purchase this puppy? Breeding is a big responibility, people dedicate thier career to it. You will not make money from breeding, in fact it will probably cost you.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/7244/costs.html
You need to do a lot more research, you are not even aware of the appropriate age to breed. Do you know all the health concerns involved with breeding? Complications? What will you do with these puppies?(Pups are harder to place than you may think, look at all the shelter dogs) Is the mother AKC registered(few people will buy an expensive dog without the registration, although there are a few). Is your Westie fit the standard? These are just a few of the questions you need to find out.
2007-04-10 10:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Prodigy556 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you are not sure what the right age to breed your dog is...that leads me to believe you are not ready to have your dog bred. Please don't breed your dog just because you have a male and female. There are so many dogs that need good homes it would be a terrible shame to bring more puppies into the world. There are already enough highly professional breeders out there that there is no need for unqualified ones such as yourself. Please do your dogs a favor have them spayed or neutered.
2007-04-10 05:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only way you will know if its her 1st season is blood....and sweeling on her girly bits. after this stops she is ready for mating....has your ***** had the nesecary tests? has she been vet checked to make sure she is in top condition for breeding? has their pedigree clear with no faults? and are they related in any way? but please please dont even think about breedin until she is as least 18mnths old or her 3rd season!!! she is still a puppy herself and breeding from her this soon will create problems with both her and the pups. please dont do it! adn judging by you having to ask this im guessing you dont know the slightest about breeding so i would suggest you get them both neutered and make do! breeding is not somthing to take into lightly....wot u gonna do when things go wrong and your having to shell out £1500 for a c section to save the girls life....yes you may have insurance but this dont cover those costs....wot u gonna do if the girl wont feed them....take over by hand...your talking high formulas that cost about £40 a week per pup....wot u gonna do when you lose a puppy.....you have to take all this into account...its sure not an easy ride and i suggest you leave it to people who know what they are doing!
2007-04-10 07:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs should never be bred before they are at least 2. and people that know that little about breeding, and dogs in general, should not be adding the huge pet overpopulation problem while possibly risking their own pets well being w/their lack of knowledge.
2007-04-10 05:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by EileenNellie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that sounds about righ to me for bredding age
2007-04-10 05:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋