Halo is adorable!
Your female is definitely too young to mate. Males do not experience general stress to mate unless they smell a female in heat. Mating him will not relieve any kind of stress, if that is your goal.
Weigh the pros and cons of breeding before you take that big step. Keep in mind that the actual mating process can be physically dangerous for your dogs and there are risks of sexually transmitted diseases. Then there is the expense of vet care for the pregnant female and pups. Lots to think about and learn before jumping in.
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