I was always told a bitch needed to have 2 heat cycles before breeding. That should put a dog at 2 before it's considered safe. But hey, I'm not a vet.
Please tell me you'll use caution placing the pups though. Never go on the word of the people looking to buy your babies. Vet checks for potential homes are a must, home visits, etc. Always ask them what happened to the last pet they had. If they "got rid of it" chances are they'll do the same when the novelty of having a puppy wears off or they failed to train it properly. A good breeder is more concerned with where her babies are going than anything else. If you need help with that when the time comes, I'd be happy to assist. |