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To know when to stop breeding a male dog, keep in mind that male dogs that are older than 10 years usually have a hard time impregnating a female, so you may want to stop breeding your dog around this age. You should also stop breeding your male dog if it has health problems or any injuries or physical problems, like arthritis. If youre not sure whether or not you should keep breeding your male dog, take it into the vet to get a professional opinion. For more tips from our Veterinary co-author, like how to tell if your dog is still up to breed standards, scroll down!
Is a 7 year old male dog still fertile?
On average, however, males become fertile after six months of age and reach full sexual maturity by 12 to 15 months. Healthy stud dogs may remain sexually active and fertile to old age. Adult males are able to mate at any time.
FAQs About How Old A Dog Can Be And Still Have Puppies
Technically, both female and male dogs can have puppies their whole lives. However, a dog’s fertility drops after the age of seven, and most female dogs can’t become pregnant quite as often as they used to.
The same happens to male dogs, and while they are still able to have puppies their fertility rate isn’t as high as it used to be.
The actual labor is also more difficult and risky for older dogs and is commonly accompanied by complications. Older dogs also may have problems producing the milk and nursing their puppies.
At What Age Can A Male Dog Breed?
When taking part in dog breeding, it is important to fully understand how many times you can breed a male dog, and how often. We already did it with female readiness to breed, so this time we are exploring common questions pertaining to males and dog breeding, health, litter size and of course the right age for breeding a stud dog.
A good male stud will quickly gain a reputation for quality when its owners keep him fit and healthy, and carry out the necessary health checks regularly. When this occurs, the breed’s gene pool benefits from the best possible offsprings being born.