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Answer by pug breeder
Submitted on 2/9/2004
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I breed pugs. Pugs mature faster than large breeds (such as Dobermans) and I'd say you could breed earlier than 2 years. Depending on how quickly the individual dog matures, I'd say a year to a year and a half is the earliest you should breed a female. The AKC permits registration of puppies from a dog bred at even younger than that, 8 months, but significantly under a year is really too young for any pug. Also, you should not breed a female on her first heat (which usually occurs between 6 to 8 months but could be later). A male should be at least 7 months old. If you have questions, your vet can probably ascertain whether your female is healthy enough and ready for breeding. When you do decide to breed, be sure that someone is present at the birth - pugs often cannot break the amniotic sac, and unattended births usually means a loss of most or all of the puppies.

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Question by Maggie
Submitted on 9/29/2003
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When is both a female and a male the right age to begin breeding?

Answer by too cool
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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I actually breed Dobermans and I personally think it would be two years of age. I think this because just because they are pyhsically mature, doesn't mean it is able to take care of puppies. for more info contact me at makou@sbcglobal.net

Answer by name
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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i have a three year old female dog and her 5 month old son. i haven't yet gotten her spayed. she's in heat right now, and i don't think i have to worry about the two of them mating but i want to be sure. how old does he have to be to impregnate a female?

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 7/3/2004
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A male can't normally breed until he is about 7-8 months old. But I would keep an eye on the just to be safe.

Answer by Kathy
Submitted on 8/14/2004
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I have a 1 year old pug in heat for the 2nd time. Can I breed her to a 7 month old pug. Would it be to soon. Thanks Kathy

Answer by bella07141230
Submitted on 4/9/2005
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i want to know more about laser surgery for dogs i have a 3 month old pit and i want to clip her ears but i want to do it thru laser surgery

Answer by madison
Submitted on 7/29/2005
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well i have a 7 month old female shih tzu and I'm not sure to breed her or not should i. If you have an answer for me please help me. thax for your time. Madison

Answer by hannah
Submitted on 4/21/2006
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Does it matter if you breed an older male dog with a younger female dog?

Answer by argie
Submitted on 4/22/2006
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how old does my female border collie have to be to breed?

Answer by alistair
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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hi there everyone i would love my lhasapoo to have a litter this year and she is 6 months at the moment an is not on heat yet is it bad or unhealthy to breed her before a year of age because my friends spoodle was ten months onld and got pregnant on her first heat please someone help me

Answer by fg
Submitted on 1/12/2007
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1yr

Answer by candice
Submitted on 7/4/2007
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my pug just started her first period how long should i wait to breed her? how often do they go into heat? usually how many pups per litter is normal?

Answer by shelbshelb
Submitted on 7/15/2007
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i have a blue pit pure bred, she's 7months old, how soon before i could breed her???

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