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Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 3/2/2004
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It is important that you don't breed her anytime under two years of age. Chihuahuas tend to have complications due to their small size and more often than not there will be a labor situation that will require human help. For the sake of your dog PLEASE don't breed until you know all you can about heat, breeding, pregnancy, whelping, etc. Dogs and pups have lost their lives in labor due to the irresponsibility of the owner. There are so many pros and cons to this process that I don't know where I would begin explaining them all! Whatever you do I'm sure you will do what is best for you and your dog. Good luck!! Oh, and if you want more help on the breeding process you can email me at stanishas@aol.com. Bye!

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Question by chris
Submitted on 2/28/2004
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what is considered the best age for a female chihuahua to begin breeding?

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 3/10/2004
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Tanisha is right on! Many chi's are too delicate to be bred, any under four pounds shouldn't be for sure. You also need to make sure that both the mother and father dog are cleared of genetic defects such as collapsed tracheas, slipped kneecaps (luxating patellas), retained baby teeth, etc. I strongly recommend leaving breeding to experienced breeders who know what to look for and how to breed safely. Even they sometimes lose the mother and/or the litter. The costs of proper vet care through the pregnancy and after are much more than you can hope to make by selling the pups. There are so many puppies who already need homes, there's no need to do-it-yourself.

Answer by Chastity
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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My female Chihuahua is in heat I noticed this the day before yesterday. So she has only been in heat for no more than 3 days I have noticed that my female is wanting to play with my male but he keeps snapping and barking at her does anyone know why he is doing this to her and why she is wanting to play so much? Thanks

Answer by Sambo
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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I think their both right if a dog has a puppy under 2 years of age it might kill her and the puppy. I don't think there should be breed after 8 years of age.

Answer by sassy
Submitted on 10/31/2005
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you got good answers but all the person asked was a question not you to tell them not to do it chi mama

Answer by curious
Submitted on 4/22/2006
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i have a 9 month old female chi that just went into her first heat, as well as a 3 month old male. i am worried that the male will impregnate her so im wondering at what age does the male have to be to do so? do i need to seperate them or take some other action to prevent this right now?

Answer by kim
Submitted on 5/2/2006
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can you breed an AKC chi with a CKC chi or do you have to register it as an AKC

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