breeding age

Question
I have a 6 year female that is ready to come in heat. I would like to breed her but concerned about her age.

Answer
Sorry, but that is much too old. The most you EVER want to breed your dog would be 4 times, up until the age of 5. If you choose to ignore my advice, then your dog could, and probably will die. The novelty of having a cute litter of puppies can wear off very quickly when the reality of extra work begins to intrude. Breeding is not a financially profitable venture. Breeding, whelping, raising and selling a litter is a serious committment that requires a great deal of time, work and worry and MONEY. Being a breeder can mean making life and death decisions for and about the animals you love (this means your female could die).At least $2,000.00 is necessary to cover the basic costs of having a litter. I hope you are one of those few responsible pet owners and choose to let your dog live a long, happy, healthy life.