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My toy poodle

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Question
When should I breed her? She is 4mos. old and I was wondering do little dogs have a harder time having pups? And also she is silver what color male would I breed her to?

Answer
Hi Rose --

You have lots of time to decide whether to breed her or not.  She shouldn't be bred until she over a year old and past her second heat.  

If you are breeding to standard, color should be the VERY last thing you are concerned with.  Temperament, conformation, mental & physical soundness, longevity should be a priority... color, secondary.