I have a Tibetan Terrier (very cute I might add). She is going to be 1 year old this November. When do dogs go into Season and how many time or how old should they be before you consider allowing them to mate?
Dogs (or, more accurately bitches ) normally come into season the first time around 6-9 months of age although it is not unusual for a Tibetan to hold off until a year.
Before thinking about breeding your girl, you should first check and be sure she is clear of hereditary problems that are found in the breed and are a detriment to their long-term life and comfort. Her parents, if they belonged to responsible breeders, should have also been cleared (and still be clear in the case of eyes which should be checked periodically throughout their lives) as should any stud dog you consider and his parents. They should be cleared of eye problems by a certified canine opthamologist including:
lens luxation - normal age of occurence from 3 to approx. 7 years of age,
PRA, also called Progressive Retinal Atrophy - identified as early as 1 year though may apear later
Cataracts a form of early-onset, presumably hereditary occurs in TTs and can be identifi
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