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Should I breed my 8-year-old female dog if it's her first time?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it safe to breed a female dog at the age of 8? If doing for the 1st time...

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2019

Hi, I think 8 years old it's far too old for a dog to breed. If she should get pregnant she is at risk of complications during pregnancy and likelihood of having puppies with malformations. A bit like having a babies when you are in your seventies.

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