4 yr old brindle boxer

Question
hi..
i just adopted a 4 year old brindle boxer from a pet organization..i wanted to know if she can get pregnant at this age and have puppies..she seems to be in good health

thanks

Answer
I wouldn't jump on breeding her since you just adopted her and don't know everything about her emotional and physical state yet.

I recommend having her for 5-6 months and having a vet check her a few times before making that decision.

Ask the vet if she's already had a litter before- he or she can tell.

Her health needs to be excellent, and you won't know without some time and vet check ups. You know nothing about her parents and their health history; genetics, etc. to know if there is thyroid disorders, hip dyspepsia, cancer, allergies, etc.

When you find out all that you can, and a vet clears her for breeding, as long as her heats are regular- you can breed her.

However, I recommend never breeding past 4-5 years old- and she will be that old once time has past and vet checkups clear her. So your window is narrow if non-existent.

I would NOT breed her.