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Originally Posted by TinyBit  Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Walton KS
Posts: 1,126 Advice for first time breeding.
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Ok, first off I know many of you will say I should NOT have let my pups breed. I had both checked with two local vets and talked with three breeders in my area that said it would be fine. So our story goes like this.
This was Lacie's First heat cycle(age 9 months) in a 3# female, very small be also very mature and healthly. Her mother is also 3# and used for breeding twice a year. Her sire is 3# also. Mother always has 4 pups in each litter avg. about 1.5 oz at birth and adult weight avg. 3#
Gizmo was only 7 months and I wasn't sure he'd be ready yet. He figured it out. He is bigger almost 5#. Both I believe comes from smaller parents. I got him from Pam Hinkle here on YT.
Questions: I saw tie ups from Dec. 14 - Dec. 19th. When should I begin counting days from??? the first? the Last? Between??
At what date should I be doing xrays?? Are they needed?
What other dangers Do I need to know???
I have checked out the heat cycle link and have read as much as possible. But just thought I'd ask you all that have been there for your advice also.
Thanks
Dawn
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Hi,
Yes start counting from their 1st tie. You will find TONS of information on the Debbie Jensen website. She even has a calendar where you can plug in the date and it will give you a day by day break down on what to expect. Here is the link
http://www.debbiejensen.com/date.html
I have always got xrays. I get them to see how big the pups are and to see how many to expect.
Good luck to you and your expecting babies!
Just wanted to ask...was there a reason for breeding her at 9 months old? I just asking because I know a breeder who knows another breeder who has bred on 1st heats and I was just curious why. My Macey was 9 or 10 months old her 1st heat and I just couldn't picture her a mommy
She was such a baby herself (sometimes still is!)
LOL
Well, Good luck with everything and please keep us posted!