Registered: Oct 2003
Location: KINGFIELD, MAINE
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We have a 11 yr old male that has not been bred before.We are taking him to the vet to check if he can sire a litter. Will we be able to reg a litter if he can sire a litter

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Registered: Jul 2006
Location: East of Huntsville, Alabama
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When is a female too old to be bred? Male? The watchword in this instance is condition, meaning the physical condition of the female. If an older female still has regular seasons and is in excellent physical condition, she may be able to withstand the rigors of carrying a litter and nursing the puppies. It would be wise to get the opinion of your veterinarian before such an undertaking. For the purpose of registration, UKC questions any litters bred by a female over 10 years of age. Males can sire a litter as senior citizens and don't have to worry about things like nursing puppies. However, before breeding to a senior dog it would be wise to get him tested by your vet and getting his opinion. For the purpose of registration, UKC questions any litters bred by a male over 12 years of age. - See more at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/registration-faqs#tooold

https://www.ukcdogs.com/registration-faqs#tooold

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As long as he's under 12 years of age at the time of the breeding it should be fine.

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