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how long

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Question
hi how many seasons should you let your dog have after a litter of pups before you breed her again

Answer
Hi Lisa

It depends on the dog, the size of the litter, the ease/difficulty of whelp, and her mental and physical condition.

You can breed "back to back" if she has had a easy and small litter. Then give her a year off.

If she's had a large litter, it's best to wait a entire year to give her time to recoup.