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hi, can i breed my dog already? since she's already done with her first heat? or is that not possible? does she need to be in her second heat? shes 8 months now.
Updated On June 8th, 2018
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM 64
Veterinarian
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8 months is very young to breed. She is not fully grown yet and breeding her now would stunt her growth. I would wait at least until her second heat, better her third heat.That way her body is fully grown and also mentally she will be grown up and then take good care of her puppies.
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