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16-11-2008, 06:18 PM
Originally Posted by Louise13 
Two years...with ALL health tests done
Originally Posted by Westie_N
I would say at least 2 years old, especially for large breeds. (Of course, this has to conform with the relevant health testing, temperament and for the true benefit of a breed).
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16-11-2008, 06:35 PM
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16-11-2008, 07:04 PM
But most people I now will wait till around 3...I think smaller breed maybe a littler earlier, as they mature a little faster.
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16-11-2008, 07:24 PM
Any truth in this?
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16-11-2008, 07:26 PM
Originally Posted by mishflynn
I once read (bout 4/5 yrs ago) in one of the "show" dog press from a well respected columnist & experinced breeder/ that its better to have a first litter at under 12months, as the bitches pelvis is more mallable & will have less trouble in future matings if the first is done early.
Any truth in this?
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16-11-2008, 07:35 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Not when you see the rescue programs with puppies having puppies and cannot cope with them physically or mentally.
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16-11-2008, 07:49 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
Not when you see the rescue programs with puppies having puppies and cannot cope with them physically or mentally.
What age would you say is TOO old to have a first litter?
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16-11-2008, 07:58 PM
Originally Posted by mishflynn
i was just sharing info i had read,tbh, i dont agree with it as a practise!!!!! i just wondered if there was any truth in this theory & is it practised? ie to have a unreg litter early to help the bitch for future litters? not ethical. was it practised years ago?
What age would you say is TOO old to have a first litter?
Too old? I suppose it depends on the breed again, I mean you dont see many 7yr old St Bernards in veteran classes, Im not sure they could cope with raising pups late for a first time, but something like a smallish Terrier perhaps could. Id not mate a bitch over 4 for the first time.
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