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Is he to young?

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Question
QUESTION: I have a 6th month old male pomeranian and a 2 year old female pomeranian in heat,they have locked 3 times that i have seen for 15 min at a time,maybe more? Is he at the wright age to make her become pregnant? Our is he to young to be fertille?

ANSWER: Hi Amanda

Males can produce viable semen at 6 months.  However, that being said, doesn't mean you should use a male that young for breeding.

You want to ensure that the male doesn't carry any physical or mental defects that can be passed on.

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QUESTION: I did mean to breed him being so young,but will she become pregnant and if she does will this be harmfull to her our the puppys?

Answer
I am of the opinion, that it is never prudent to breed at a young age, and that it is short-sighted and not conducive to improving the breed of choice.

The female and pups should be fine, however the chances of having a large, strong, vigerous litter are slim.