Best Age To Breed A Dog (Male & Female)

Pregnancy issues specific to Akitas include mothers hiding the pregnancy. A breeder must attend regular vet checks to keep track of the dam’s health. Akitas can also get quite irritable during pregnancy as compared to other dogs. Be sure to keep the female comfortable to avoid any behavior issues from cropping up.

Multidrug Resistance Mutation, better known as MDR1, is a genetic mutation common in herding breeds. It is the miniature American shepherd more susceptible to the side effects of certain medications like medications to prevent parasites and treat diarrhea. A breeder must do thorough health and DNA check to prevent the passing of this mutation.

Basset Hounds are a squished-up version of their descendants, bloodhounds. The “squish” is actually the inability of the cartilage in the bones to grow normally, causing dwarfism of the limbs. Although not fatal, these breeds are further prone to obesity and incapacitating arthritis.

Pre-breeding testing must include Testing should include hips, CERF, elbows, CCD, and thyroid. Medical tests and evaluations must be done for your Beagle on a regular basis to make sure that she is receiving plenty of rest in between litter and full-body recovery.

While the female Belgian Malinois can be fertile way into her old age, it’s not recommended to breed an older female since that would impact the offspring. The same applies to male dogs.

Bernese mountain dogs are breeds with a relatively shorter lifespan. The average age at death of the ancestors of the pup is particularly relevant before breeding this dog. The breed does not generally go through C- sections since the size of the uterus allows for a healthy pregnancy.

The average litter size would be 4 puppies. The size of the dog matters, as, in cases of smaller dogs, the usual output is 1-3 puppies, whereas bigger Bichon Frises usually give birth to 3-5.

Since Bloodhounds are still growing and maturing during their first two years, many health tests looking at joints in particular (i.e. hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia,) cannot be definitive until the dog is 12 or 24 months old.

Generally, to get merle color in a border collie litter, a breeder has to breed for that specific color which is acceptable, as long as it is not by breeding two merles together. Breeding two merles together will almost inevitably cause deafness and vision problems in future

A common health concern with this breed is Dystocia. Dystocia occurs when the fetus faces difficulty passing through the pelvic canal. The female Boston Terrier has a narrow birth canal, hence, puppies with broad shoulders and wide chests have a hard time passing through.

Look for signs of swelling in your female Boxer’s genital area. She will often move her tail to one side. This behavior is called flagging, and it’s a prominent sign that she’s ovulating and ready to mate.

Bred as a bird dog, Brittany’s are generally used in championships and hunting games. Therefore breeders have to be extra careful while raising not only the dam and sire but also the puppies. A thorough hip and joints check, health check, and DNA check are advised to breed a healthy litter.

As compared to other dogs, the mother Bull Terrier tends to be more anxious. They can be a little scramble-brained at this time and therefore it is recommended to take them to the vet more frequently than other dogs

It is advised to breed only 2-3 litters from a dam, with ample time between litters to let the bulldog recover to full health.

You will know whether a Cane Corso female is ready for mating or not bypassing your hand over its croup and loins: it squats without touching the ground with its rear and lifts the tail taking it aside.

The littler size tends to increase the more time a Cavalier gives birth, but it usually caps at six puppies and often decreases after the fourth litter.

Although small breed, one of the crucial elements for a safe Chihuahua pregnancy and delivery is for the pelvic region and hip width to be fully formed and at the maximum width. Younger than 2 years Chihuahuas also do not have strong enough knee and hip formation, which is so important for carrying extra weight.

Often c-sections will be required mainly because puppies that are too big to pass through the female’s birth canal. Puppies should always be handled with care and Chow Chows have a guarding instinct

The older the dam, the smaller her litter is likely to be. Dams bred from two to five years old usually have larger litters. Regardless of her age, however, her first two litters will probably be smaller than those that follow.

The mating of two Dachshunds with the dapple gene or double dapples produces litters with an increased chance of serious health problems. The AKC does not register puppies from two dapple parents.

It’s important to have a sturdy, clean, and sized whelping box for the litter. It MUST include a “pig rail” around the edge to prevent the Female Dog from laying on or smashing her pups, which is a common phenomenon in large breeds. It should be big enough to allow the Female Dog to turn around but small enough to prevent the pups from being “lost” in the unused portions.

If the female’s uterus is not strong enough for contractions, birthing can be difficult. Sometimes, if the litter size is large, it may result in difficult labor. However, Dobermans are strong breeds hence C-sections are rarely performed on them.

The most notable standard of breeding a French bulldog is that any alteration apart from the removal of the dewclaws is considered mutilation. The time period of 9 days after heat is the time the female is fertile and will allow breeding. For breeding, ovulation will usually occur in the first 48 hours of this period.

German Shepherd Dog breeds one of the most loving breed in the world. As GSD dam ages, the quality of her eggs will begin to deteriorate, making it harder for her to carry out her pregnancies to full term or even causing stillborn puppies. Breeding a female earlier than two years may have negative effects like stillbirths or serious issues during whelping as her muscles may not be large or strong enough.

GSP females should not conceive in their first season. Because they are larger dogs, they need a minimum of 2 years to fully mature and go through possible pregnancy complications.

If in case a Golden Retriever has hip dysplasia or any other illness that can hinder the mating process, the dog must strictly not be mated. Mating largely depends on the willingness of the female Golden Retriever. If she is not ready, she can be quite aggressive and may attack the male in response. It is important to wait till both dogs reach sexual maturity in order to breed

There are genetic issues associated with the specific colors of this breed. The merle color is often associated with deafness and eye problems. When breeding two merles together, the puppies have a 25% chance of inheriting two merle genes. Their chances of health issues also increase, hence it is considered unethical to breed two merle Great Danes with each other.

Start planning prior to your bitch coming into the season as a stud dog may be reluctant to perform in unfamiliar surroundings. It is advised to take the female to the stud. In some cases, the female will remain in the stud owner’s care for several days before or as mating takes place

There are a number of inherited conditions to which Labradors Retriever are susceptible. The minimum health clearances required for a Labrador are hip scoring and eye testing. It’s a good idea to wait for two years and make sure that the female dog has fully grown physically before breeding

Toy breeds have a slightly increased need for a c-section but anatomically Maltese are a well-proportioned breed which the majority of the time whelp normally and without much human assistance.

One CANNOT leave a dog of that size alone with the puppies, especially newborns. There would rarely ever be an empty spot on the floor for her to find or a safe empty spot to lie down, and she would kill (squish) some of the puppies while trying to lie down or sleep. This does happen VERY often with very large-breed litters that are left unsupervised

Canine Reproductive specialists say that a healthy female can be bred until the number of pups in her litter drastically decrease.

There must be at least 12 months between litters. Newfoundlands should only be sold in countries that have a reciprocal agreement with the Kennel Club and not to those countries, by reason of climate or philosophy, are unsuitable.

Male Pomeranians, unlike their female counterparts, don’t go into heat and can mate any time of the year effortlessly. They are more likely to be bred more often than females. However, most breeders don’t agree with this and would rather give the males a break too to ensure good sperm condition.

If a female undergoes a C-section, it is recommended to retire the Poodle from breeding. In the case of toy poodles, it’s best if the female is larger than the male for better chances to deliver naturally and produce puppies within the “toy poodle” range

Hemivertebra is an inherent disability in the Pug Breed that does not show up immediately but commonly appears from young adults onwards, hence it is imperative to perform health checks on the dogs

Hemivertebra is an inherent disability in the Pug Breed that does not show up immediately but commonly appears from young adults onwards, hence it is imperative to perform health checks on the dogs

With the female Rottie, the key reason for most failed breeding is wrong timing. The vet can to an extent narrow down the most effective breeding time, based on age, size, discharge, and hormonal changes, however, it is likely to be a hit and miss

It’s advisable to wait for a minimum of 2 years to breed a Shetland because they will then process the proper gametes for procreation. Before that, the breeding process may be unsuccessful due to a lack of vitality and biological fluids.

Shiba Inus have an average litter size of two to five pups. This small litter size is due to the small build of this dog. This breed has a coefficient of inbreeding of 6.9%, which is slightly higher than the recommended average for purebred dogs (6.25%).

It’s not recommended at all to take 2 “runt” Shih Tzus and allow them to mate in an effort to produce very small-sized Tzu puppies. It is very unethical and very dangerous to the health of the dogs

Larger female dogs like Huskies take a bit longer than males to mature. It’s not advisable to breed a Husky until she has her second heat cycle. Huskies have their first heat cycle at 5 to 7 months, but their body isn’t mature enough for breeding at that time.

It is common for Cocker Spaniel dams to experience a sudden drop in temperature during and after the delivery. It’s advisable to take the help of a vet to ensure that the process is smooth.

Only physically sound and mature dogs of stable temperament are fit for breeding. These characteristics can only be determined before the age of two years for either males or females.

It is strongly recommended that breeders wishing to reduce the risk of elbow dysplasia should select their breeding stock (both dogs and bitches) only from animals with an overall grade of 0. Elbow Screening remains mandatory.

A common dystocia problem that happens in Weimaraners is when during birth the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck of a puppy. This not only makes the birthing process challenging, but a puppy may begin to suffocate if the tube is not removed quickly.

It’s advisable to wait till a Corgi’s third heat cycle to breed. Failure to do so may result in health issues in the dam and the litter upon reaching maturity. The optimal number of litters for a female Corgi is between 3 and 4. Even though a Corgi could easily whelp more than four litters, it is highly recommended that we must not exceed this number.

When breeding, Highland White Terriers often deliver via C-section. The birthing difficulty is a common occurrence among breeds that have large heads combined with the female dog’s small frame

Because of the small size of the breed, when a female is going to be paired with a male, the female should weigh more than the male. This is vital to help the dam to carry well and deliver with the least complications. The male should be under 4 pounds (1.81 kg) or 4 pounds maximum.