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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom A male can be fertile at 6 months, but doesn't generally know what to do at that age. At least one year is a better starting point and even then you may need to help him out. Oh, and AKC will not accept a litter for registration if the male is not at least 8 months. |
I had been corrected on this...it's actually 7 months for males with AKC. Females are 8 months.
I totally agree to wait till they are a little older. Breeder in town used a 8 month old male and nothing was produced. Could just be his sperm was not mature enough.