Crested Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I've been thinking... there are a lot of mixed information out there about when it would be ok to breed a girl dog. Some say it depends on the size (I agree with that) and some say that ALL dogs (of all sizes and breeds) have to be atleast 1 year old. So a dog that is 1 year old is ok to be bred. What do you think... how young is too young? And vice versa... When do you think a dog is too old to be bred? Do you have a diffirent look on when to breed small companion dogs and large dogs? Would you buy a puppy from a litter that the mommy is just 1 year old? I'm just curious on the whole matter, because I once read in a book that small comanion dogs should be bred the first time at 6months, because at that time the hips will widen better and result in easy births in the future. They didn't say that the dogs HAVE to be bred, but that it tecnically if you only look at that hip thing, that is the best time for the first litter. What do you think? I thin 6 months is [i]way[/i] too young for a litter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 :-? All dogs are still puppy's till they reach the age of at least 1 year. I know that my toy breed IG Sandy was in no way whatsoever mentally mature enough to handle a litter at 1 year, must less 6 months old. There are a lot of things to take into consideration when deciding what age to breed your dog. Ex. While Sally is already showing signs of her being a good mommy, she still acts like a puppy @ 17 months old. There are tests that need to be done on Ridgebacks that can't be certified until after 2 years of age (hips), with that note, that puts her @ 2 1/2 years for first breeding, since my puppy sitter is unavailable in the fall months, that leaves me with a first breeding at age 3 in the spring. Sally will be more mature, be completely full-grown, her body will be able to support a pregnancy & whelp and I will have a full-time puppy-sitter to tend the litter while I work. A lot to consider when deciding what age to breed at. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudek Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 In Polish Kennel Club there is a law, that allow breeding small dogs with large heads (from IX-th group FCI) like: French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pug, Boston Terriers at age of [b]12[/b] months. These bitches must get 3 times excellent or very good note at the dog shows (one from 'big' dog show like international or club doghows). Other dog breeds can be breeding at age of 18 months after received 3 x proper notes from dog shows. Bitches over 8 years can't be breed. Unless they're mothers of very valuable puppies or they have only few litters. Bitches can have only one litter per (calendar) year. I read that the best time to breed bitch is in her third season. At that time she is mature enought (emotionally and physically). Breed bitches at eage of 6 months :evil: is improper in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudek Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 It depends on the dog :wink: CC is miniature dog breed, so it would live longer than medium or big dog. Avarage life span is 12-13 years (after Bruce Fogle, The Encyclopedia of the dog). I've heard about dog who had lived in health 19 years :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudek Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Chinese cresteds are also very healthy :angel: My girls (both powder puffs) see vet once a year (when they are vaccinated). I had some problems with Milva's ears (she has dropped ears and she is bathed once a week...). She is very healthy in general . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crested Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 I've heard that the lifespan of a Crested is about 15 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudek Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Crested :D I wish, the life span of CC were longer :wink: Duna is 7,5 years old and Milva is 1,5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I had heard you could stud a male at age 6 months, but don't know about females. Daisy's mother was only about 1 1/2 when she had her liter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 2, that way you can get all the health checks done. I've seen people use males that were younger (still over a year), but for females I'd rather be safe then sorry. Kato will get OFA'd at 2 and... probably get snipped. Poor guy. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I wait until my dogs reach at least two. Males, for me, are usually older than the females. I wont breed a young male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I would think that smaller breeds that mature quicker could be bred earlier than larger breeds. But I don't think I would breed a female before 1.5 years. I did have a male Shih Tzu once that was only 7 months when he sired a litter -- not my idea at ALL, but his & the females' <grin>. The puppies were fine. I just think it would depend on the breed & their overall lifespan. deb c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Cassie Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Dogs should not be used for breeding until after two years of age to allow time to see how they mature both physically and mentally. The female dog should be allowed to attain her adult size before breeding. If bred early, she will put her energy into feeding the unborn/newborn puppies instead of into finishing her growth. Genetic problems such as seizures and poor temperament may not be apparent until the bitch is 2-3 years of age. Animals with such problems should not be bred. [b]Before breeding: [/b] -You should make sure your bitch is checked for femoral head necrosis (Legg-Perthes Disease). -Eyes should receive a CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) exam. -Heart clearances from a veterinary cardiologist should be obtained. -Both the male and the female should have a negative Brucellosis test before breeding. Check with your veterinarian for certain other diseases that should be screened for before breeding. These include but are not limited to hypothyroidism, Von Willebrand's disease, copper storage disease, deafness, luxating patellas, hernias, or cryptorchidism. Certain other conditions such as allergies, chronic skin conditions, chronic ear problems, etc., should make you hesitate and think hard about breeding. These traits may be passed on to the puppies and the unsuspecting new owners. You mentioned before Bella has had prior ear problems...the Vet suspected allergies...was this negetive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aonir Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Cassie: I don't think Crested was planning on breeding. This topic was started Jul 23, 2003, before she even got Bella. Just a good question that needed answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Cassie Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Excuse me Aonir...the topic just got me thinking about Bella, last I heard she had a bad ear infection and I just asked in this post how the pup is doing and if the ear infection was related to allergies. I will try harder not to insult you Aonir by asking after a pups health! :evil: or perhaps I should have started a new post! Sorry if I offended any one else by asking about the pups health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Cassie, Aonir didn't mean to offend you, just like you didn't mean to offend anyone else, and as far as I know, you didn't. Aonir just asumed that you thought maybe that Crested planned on breeding, that's all. Just a missread/missinturpitation (sp?), no need to get mad :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aonir Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Bunch of assumptions going on, huh? :lol: I wasn't offended, and I hope I didn't offend you either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Cassie Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Sorry I jumped too quick...I was just in one of those moods where any thing could have offended me! :lol: Sorry every one....and especially forgive me Aonir...rereading my last post I was a little harsh and snippy...perhaps one of the reason I have been unable to catch a husband... :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 is there a breed club for Cresteds with guidlines. The s/pei have one it's the third season the bitch should be over 18 months old the upper age is under six years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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