how many times a year should you breed a dog?

I am just wondering, as i have just contacted someone about there pups, they said the KC has brought a rule, so there springs pups are KC but the ones they have now arent...........

i just thought thats not alot of time between them, just wondered what others would say, maybe thats normal, i dont know? [/COLOR]

hmm i know there are rules about how many litters one bitch should have and at what age etc but that sounds a bit dodgy? (not much time for recovery after the last litter is it?)

could be wrong though, im sure someone will know

i not sure i always thought the bitch had to have at least 1 season in between

I thought it was a maximum of one litter a year.

a bitch should have at least one season between litters

although i feel 2 is more ideal

The Kennel Club:

Before thinking about breeding from your bitch, you should acquaint yourself with the Kennel Club Regulations on registering litters and the registration system in general. A Guide to Litter Registration can be obtained from the Kennel Club, but you will need to remember that the Kennel Club will not accept an application to register a litter when:

a) The bitch has already whelped six litters, or

b) The bitch was under a year old at the date of mating, or

c) The bitch has already reached the age of eight years at the date of whelping.

N.B. Relief from the last restriction may be considered provided the dam has previously whelped at least one other registered litter, and a written application is made prior to mating and supported by veterinary evidence confirming the suitability of the bitch involved in the proposed whelping.

i believe its 1 litter a year after aprox 2 years of age.

Each breed ethics are differ slighlty (sp) so check out the club code of ethics re breeding.

thats in the entire life of the bitch isnt it?

Just looked at the litter registration form on the KC site and it said the following,
Non Acceptance of Registration
The Kennel Club will not accept an application to register a litter when:
The dam has already whelped six litters or,
The dam has already reached the age of eight years at the date of whelping,
The dam was under twelve months at the date of mating,
The dam was not resident at a uk address at the date of whelping.
No mention of 2 litters in twelve months.So i would be wondering what the reason is.

i think so not sure i got it of the kennel club website take a look i am sure it says