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Generally, the weaning process is started when the puppies are between 3 and 4 weeks of age, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This coincides with the time mother dogs start to evade the puppies and discourage nursing.
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What Is Youngest Age a Dog Can Have Puppies? A female dog might be physically capable of producing a litter of puppies as early as 5 months and generally reaches sexual maturity by 15 months. The age at which a dog goes into its first heat can vary depending on the breed. Small dogs often mature earlier than larger ones.
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Training a puppy starts as soon as you bring them home, which is typically about 8 weeks of age. At this young age, they can learn basic puppy training cues such as sit, stay, and come. Tips for Training Your Puppy Here are some basic puppy training tips to get you started.
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Knowing how old dogs can be to have puppies is an important piece of information if you plan to breed your dog at some point in their life. While technically dogs are fertile and can have puppies their whole lives, older female dogs are at risk of premature labor, stillborn puppies, and birthing complications.
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Whereas, larger breeds should wait until 18 months. Male dogs can begin breeding between 6 to 12 months of age. Female dogs should be bred later than males, at least after their first heat cycle. Responsible breeders wait for the bitch to be at least 18 months to breed her.
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When is a dog too old to have puppies? The best retirement age for females is 6 years with no more than four litters. Healthy males can breed until 8-12 years.
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A dog is generally referred to as a puppy before the age of a year. By definition, a puppy should not be sexually mature since it is still growing. Puppies, though, are sexually capable after few months of age and can (and do) produce puppies while still growing themselves. Bitches should be at least two years old before being bred.
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At what age can dogs have puppies? Well, that depends on their size and breed. Your dog can get pregnant during the very first heat, or estrus cycle. Though most dogs experience estrus around 6 months of age, some small breeds can go into heat at four months old, so it won't be long before your little princess is able to have pups of her own!
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Your puppy won't be little forever. In short order a puppy is ready for mating. Dogs mature differently, depending on their genes, breed and gender, but in general they become capable of breeding, if not actually sexually active, around 6 months of age.
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The oldest age that some dogs can still have puppies can be 10 years old in females. Male dogs can still have puppies when get to 12 years old. It is dog and breed specific though, with mental and health issues a risk for female dogs with older pregnancies.

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