Breeding Pomeranians

Question
At what age should you stop breeding.  I have a 5 year old pom and I want her to have another litter.

Answer
Hi Regi:

It really depends a lot on your dog's health & history as to what age one should stop breeding. At 5 years of age she's perfectly capable of being bred for several more years to come, provided she's still in excellent health & no puppies she's produced in the past have shown or displayed any negative health issues. The American Kennel Club states the following regarding age requirements:

"No dog or litter out of a dam under eight (8) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, or by a sire under seven (7) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, will be registered unless the application for registration shall be accompanied by an affidavit or evidence which shall prove the fact to the satisfaction of The American Kennel Club."

Personally, I wouldn't breed any of my girls, even if they're excellent mothers, past the age of 8 or so. Hope this helps!