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unwanted breeding

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Question
Hi,  we have a 6 month old male who mated with a female in heat.  First we didn't even think he could,  he is definitely not mature yet, he is 50lb and will probably be 80lb when he grows up, his testicles are not fully grown either.  Do you think that a dog as young as him could impregnate a female?

Answer
Kelly,
It would be highly unlikely for there to be puppies from a male that is just coming into maturity, but it can happen. For the future make sure you keep them separated until he is old enough to be health tested in order to know that he is a good quality male to bred. Breeding him before he reaches full sexual maturity can also have adverse health affects on him.