Want Everyones Opinion

[Greygamefowl 160]

I have an 8yr old 3/4 grey x wheaten fit healthy and still working would anyone breed from a bitch this age who's never been bred before, or get a pup as theres lots of litters about.

thanks in advance GGF

[Chid 6,638]

Aslong as she is fit and healthy she should be fine

[delboy p 183]

As said as long as she's fit and healthy can not see any problem

[Black123 120]

If u think she is good enough at her job then breed her only u can make decision on that atvb what ever u do

[weeandra 5]

A vet told me not to breed from a bitch after 7 if its her first litter

[Greygamefowl 160]

Whys that did they explain why???

[3 Turns 326]

ALRIGHT PAL.

YOU CARRY ON AS LONG AS SHES HEALTHY.

SEEN SOME RIGHT GOOD DOGS COME OFF OLDER BITCHES AND YOULL KNOW WHAT YOUR GETTING NOT SOMEONES STUFF YOU NO NOTHING ABOUT.

ATB WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TOO DO.

[weeandra 5]

Cant remember exactly mate but it was something to do with the muscles around the fandango starting to close as they get older

[Greygamefowl 160]

Ok thanks chaps I will see what I think when she comes in,and ive been told she would probably have a small litter too which will be good.

[skycat 6,174]

The whole problem with breeding from older bitches for the first time is that the ligaments which tie the joints together aren't as elastic as they are in younger dogs. This can lead to birthing problems if the birth canal isn't able to open wide enough: then you need a caesarean, which costs a fortune and isn't reimbursable through pet insurance, if you have it. The birth process can also be a lot slower, with weaker contractions and the bitch getting very tired which can mean dead puppies towards the end of the labour, and you still may end up with a caesarean to remove dead pups that haven't been able to survive a prolonged labour.

 

Don't believe all you hear about smaller litters either: I've bred from 9 year olds (not their first litters) and had litters of 9 and 10!!!

 

If you aren't an experienced breeder it is also hard to tell with the bitch is in real difficulty, so new breeders need to have an experienced person on hand to help or let them know if there is a problem: such as a breech birth, or the bitch just getting too tired to push any more.

 

Good luck!

[roybo 2,873]

i bred my bitch for the first time at 8 ,she had 8 pups but 1 was still born,she had difficulty in the last one but was born naturally.

if i had my time again i would have bred younger,but selfishly kept putting it off,as her seasons usually in the hunting season,

either that or bought in as its much easier lol,

incidentally foxdigger off here bred just before me to the same sire but older bitch ,had 14 but most died,so can go either way

[Greygamefowl 160]

AHH now I don't know

[Chid 6,638]

AHH now I don't know

if your after a wheaten lurcher use mick c 1/2 bred dog over your bitch , least you know what youll be getting

[weasle 1,119]

bred a bitch at 8 first litter,no problems,She was out doing road work up untill a week to go.