Can puppy mate with my female???? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bpaske · 04-07-2008, 05:02 PM

I know I may sound like a complete & total idiot.... but, we just got a new puppy who is 11 weeks old. I also have a female who is 4 years old. SHe has not shown any signs of going into heat, at least that I am aware of. HOwever.... he was just caught humping her, and the crazy part is that SHE ALLOWED IT!!!! I am very disturbed, and dont' know what is going on! How can I tell if she is in heat, and PLEASE tell me that he can't impregnate her!

Thanks in advance!!!

Bizzymammabee · 04-07-2008, 05:08 PM

He can't yet. He is being dominant being a male just being brought into the house.

TLC · 04-07-2008, 05:19 PM

WOW - If you are concerned, you should have your female spayed as soon as possible. I also recommend neutering your male when he becomes of age (6 months) - The reasons are to make sure they do not have successful mating and it really is in their best interests, it protects them from cancer.

PrincessDiana · 04-07-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

WOW - If you are concerned, you should have your female spayed as soon as possible. I also recommend neutering your male when he becomes of age (6 months) - The reasons are to make sure they do not have successful mating and it really is in their best interests, it protects them from cancer.

Please please pleas spay/neuter at least one of them as soon as possible. You should also never leave them alone unattended.

bpaske · 04-07-2008, 05:48 PM

He is ONLY 11 weeks old. There will be NO neutering him until he is 6 months old. So, in the meantime... my question is, is it even possible for him to impregnate her? I would doubt so, because his testicles at 11 weeks have not even dropped. And, in all likelyhood she is not even in heat... as she hasn't had one in almost 2 years. I have not spayed her because as of yet there has been no need to. My vet says that it's possible that she will never have another heat & thus unnecesary to put her through the spay procedure. I will call him tomorrow, just thought someone here might know for sure whether it was possible.

MyFairLacy · 04-07-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bpaske

He is ONLY 11 weeks old. There will be NO neutering him until he is 6 months old. So, in the meantime... my question is, is it even possible for him to impregnate her? I would doubt so, because his testicles at 11 weeks have not even dropped. And, in all likelyhood she is not even in heat... as she hasn't had one in almost 2 years. I have not spayed her because as of yet there has been no need to. My vet says that it's possible that she will never have another heat & thus unnecesary to put her through the spay procedure. I will call him tomorrow, just thought someone here might know for sure whether it was possible.

No, he can not impregnate her at 11 weeks of age. But it has been known to happen at even 5 months of age (not usually but it has happened). You can neuter earlier than 6 months...many vets are neutering as early as 8 weeks now (more commonly by 16 weeks). Also, I'm kindof shocked your vet would tell you that a 4 year old female wouldn't have anymore heat cycles unless she has had some major medical issue? Normal female dogs continue to go into heat pretty much until they die...they don't go through menopause like human females. Spaying her would be the best thing for her health...most unspayed females get mammary cancer. And I would hate to see any accidents happen

yorkiecrazy · 04-07-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

No, he can not impregnate her at 11 weeks of age. But it has been known to happen at even 5 months of age (not usually but it has happened). You can neuter earlier than 6 months...many vets are neutering as early as 8 weeks now (more commonly by 16 weeks). Also, I'm kindof shocked your vet would tell you that a 4 year old female wouldn't have anymore heat cycles unless she has had some major medical issue? Normal female dogs continue to go into heat pretty much until they die...they don't go through menopause like human females. Spaying her would be the best thing for her health...most unspayed females get mammary cancer. And I would hate to see any accidents happen

YorkieRose · 04-07-2008, 06:23 PM

Don't be surprised if your bitch decides to come into heat with a male in the house now...I would spay her to be safe and perhaps prevent pyrometra. Some bitches have a silent heat or one ever so slight the owner is not aware until it is too late..best of luck

Woogie Man · 04-07-2008, 06:32 PM

There's no danger of him impregnating her at this stage. One thing to watch for is to not let him hump too much. We had a little male that prolapsed his penis from humping a stuffed animal when he was a puppy. Not a pretty sight and no fun to deal with!! If your female is in heat, you'll see a vaginal discharge followed by a swollen vagina. Some girls keep themselves very clean so you may not notice the discharge but she will be cleaning her area more. If your girl is 4 years old and has never bred, you wouldn't want her to get pregnant. It can be very dangerous for the mom and the pups. It sounds like you don't want them to breed so just keep an eye out until you feel comfortable getting your boy neutered. In all likelihood, his behavior will alert you to your girl being in heat before she would be ready to take a

male.

04-07-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
bpaske Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 131	Can puppy mate with my female???? I know I may sound like a complete & total idiot.... but, we just got a new puppy who is 11 weeks old. I also have a female who is 4 years old. SHe has not shown any signs of going into heat, at least that I am aware of. HOwever.... he was just caught humping her, and the crazy part is that SHE ALLOWED IT!!!! I am very disturbed, and dont' know what is going on! How can I tell if she is in heat, and PLEASE tell me that he can't impregnate her! Thanks in advance!!!

04-07-2008, 05:08 PM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	He can't yet. He is being dominant being a male just being brought into the house. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

04-07-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	WOW - If you are concerned, you should have your female spayed as soon as possible. I also recommend neutering your male when he becomes of age (6 months) - The reasons are to make sure they do not have successful mating and it really is in their best interests, it protects them from cancer. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

04-07-2008, 06:23 PM	#8
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pup Don't be surprised if your bitch decides to come into heat with a male in the house now...I would spay her to be safe and perhaps prevent pyrometra. Some bitches have a silent heat or one ever so slight the owner is not aware until it is too late..best of luck

04-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
bpaske Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 131	He is ONLY 11 weeks old. There will be NO neutering him until he is 6 months old. So, in the meantime... my question is, is it even possible for him to impregnate her? I would doubt so, because his testicles at 11 weeks have not even dropped. And, in all likelyhood she is not even in heat... as she hasn't had one in almost 2 years. I have not spayed her because as of yet there has been no need to. My vet says that it's possible that she will never have another heat & thus unnecesary to put her through the spay procedure. I will call him tomorrow, just thought someone here might know for sure whether it was possible.

04-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#9
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	There's no danger of him impregnating her at this stage. One thing to watch for is to not let him hump too much. We had a little male that prolapsed his penis from humping a stuffed animal when he was a puppy. Not a pretty sight and no fun to deal with!! If your female is in heat, you'll see a vaginal discharge followed by a swollen vagina. Some girls keep themselves very clean so you may not notice the discharge but she will be cleaning her area more. If your girl is 4 years old and has never bred, you wouldn't want her to get pregnant. It can be very dangerous for the mom and the pups. It sounds like you don't want them to breed so just keep an eye out until you feel comfortable getting your boy neutered. In all likelihood, his behavior will alert you to your girl being in heat before she would be ready to take a male.