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My dog had parvo. Can I still breed him without affecting puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 8 months and 19 days old | 50 lbs

Could I breed a dog who had parvo? He is fine now, but would it affect the litter if I used him?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2017

It's fine to breed Ruger, as parvo is not transmitted genetically, but I would make sure that both he and the female are vaccinated for parvo to prevent the puppies from potentially getting it after they are born.

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