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myjordash · 05-12-2009, 06:59 AM

I am taking care of a puppy for a week. The puppy is 4 months old, it is one of ours from a previous litter, and the new owners are going away. I didn't want the pup to be dropped in a kennel so young so I offered to take care of the puppy for the week. I know they shouldn't breed till 2, and they don't USUALLY reach maturity till 6 months....but is there a CHANCE this puppy could tie with a female in heat? I wanted to keep him with the Mom and other females, not with my males, but I don't want to chance ANYTHING happening if a female were to go into heat.

I did call the Vet and they said he SHOULD be fine, but I wanted to make sure I am not taking any chances with keeping him with my females.

05-12-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
myjordash YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 288	Is there a risk of puppy being Sexually Mature.... I am taking care of a puppy for a week. The puppy is 4 months old, it is one of ours from a previous litter, and the new owners are going away. I didn't want the pup to be dropped in a kennel so young so I offered to take care of the puppy for the week. I know they shouldn't breed till 2, and they don't USUALLY reach maturity till 6 months....but is there a CHANCE this puppy could tie with a female in heat? I wanted to keep him with the Mom and other females, not with my males, but I don't want to chance ANYTHING happening if a female were to go into heat. I did call the Vet and they said he SHOULD be fine, but I wanted to make sure I am not taking any chances with keeping him with my females.