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Originally Posted by ChantaillyLace  I was just wondering why you said not to breed for the first time after 3 years of age. Please let me know.. I have a 4 1/2 year old I have been waiting on to breed. Now the time is right and I wanted to breed her in Feb. |
At that age, the bones in the pelvic region are already to set to accomodate for carrying and whelping a litter. Breeding for the first time at that age would present a much bigger health risk for both the bitch and the litter.
I would not breed a 4 1/2 yr old girl if it were the her first time being bred.