Most experts recommend that a female dog reach at least two years of age before breeding. ... Easiest place to find a stud dog is in the neighborhood, but easiest is rarely best, especially since you want the stud dog to be as healthy as your bitch, to have a good temperament, and to be a good example of the breed.
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Your dog has been examined by a qualified veterinarian in the past two-to-six months. Your female is at least two years of age (but not over six years of age), and has had at least two heat seasons. Your male is at least 12 months of age and not over 12 ... Looking for more information about Ten reasons to breed your dog,
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Should I Breed My Dog? ... By the time you've picked out a good bitch, waited for her to grow old enough (minimum age: two years before breeding), picked out the best dog to mate her with, gone through all the health checks she needs, ensured that the dog you want to use also passes the same health checks, you've invested a...
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HI ; I have been adivsed by our vet, that a season can last anything upto 6 weeks, is this right? We are hoping to breed from our bitch, could  you advise what is the best age; thanks ... Topic Dog Boards / Breeding / How long is a bitch in season/what is the best age to breed...
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In a another year or two Debbie would be best advised, after having studied the breed by attending breed events run by her local or national Rottie club, to find herself a knowledgeable breeder, who may let her buy a foundation bitch, if she heeds good advice. ... Topic Dog Boards / General / minimum age to breed (locked)
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THESE ARE NOT GOOD REASONS TO BREED YOUR DOG:; ... At the age of 6-7 weeks you're likely going through at least 50 lbs. of dog food a week. ... If a dog isn't sound in mind and health, it should not be bred. Conversely I know of dogs who couldn't finish their championships due to conformation faults but who are among the best producers!
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it surely is your right to breed your dog or cat. Your own good judgment and our free society allow you to breed your pet at any ... Most female dogs "go into heat" (estrus) about every 6 or 7 months beginning sometime before their first year of age. It is best to allow the bitch to reach full growth before breeding her.
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Normally I don't like to breed a dog much past 6 or 7, I often notice a smaller litter size in older bitches and it seems like I see more puppy mortality. That being said, if the dog is in good shape and gets a clean bill of health from your vet than she will probably do fine.
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You will have to have a female dog that is a good breeder. Many people have no idea what that means. A good breeder means that it is a female dog that has no genetic defects, is sound physically, has made it past her first heat, is at least two years of age and can bear puppies. ... It is the absolute best we can offer you.
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We've put this together for the Weimaraner specifically but it could easily be adapted to any other breed. ... Breeders who don't need to advertise. The very best breeders don't need to advertise. ... So, a breeder using a dog under the age of two may have had a preliminary hip screening done. This is OK too, provided the x-rays...
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