Is it safe for my 6-year-old dog to have puppies for the first time?

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Is it possible for my pet to have puppies at the age of 6 years? She has not given birth to any puppy till now. She is very shy of other dogs. Can she be able to give birth if she mates with other labrador? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 110 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes she will but i do not recommend it, at her age she is at high risk of pregnancy complication as well as mammary gland tumors, instead of getting her pregnant i strongly recommend that you have her spayed.

Is it safe for my 6-year-old dog to have puppies for the first time?

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