When can I safely breed my 8-month-old dog after her first heat?

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hi, can i breed my dog already? since she's already done with her first heat? or is that not possible? does she need to be in her second heat? shes 8 months now. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

8 months is very young to breed. She is not fully grown yet and breeding her now would stunt her growth. I would wait at least until her second heat, better her third heat.That way her body is fully grown and also mentally she will be grown up and then take good care of her puppies.

When can I safely breed my 8-month-old dog after her first heat?

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