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PAPILLION JUST GOT HUNG UP

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Question
I HAVE AN 11 MONTH OLD FEMALE PAP AND A 12 MONTH OLD MALE PAP. SHE HAS JUST HAD HER FIRST HEAT.IT STARTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO.I DIDN'T WANT HER BREEDING THIS YOUNG, BUT MY MALE JUST GOT TO HER FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I'M JUST BESIDE MYSELF. WILL IT HURT HER TO HAVE BABIES THIS YOUNG.

Answer
Hi Renee

There is always potential for complication when breeding a young female.  She's not mentally or physically mature, she may reject her litter, or nothing may come of it.

Other than spay/neuter, the best way to ensure no pups, is to keep the dogs COMPLETELY separated for at least a month.

Good luck