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How old does a maile have to b

Hello. About 6 months ago we purchase a beautiful girl min pin. She was so wonderful that last week we got her a boyfriend. Now our female is in heat and we don't want to breed her (yet). Is there a certain age that a boy has to be before he can perform? Help!!!

First off you should always do your homework before ever buying a dog, especially if you want to breed. Do your dogs meet the AKC standards and are they both in tip top condition. After that then you are ready to breed. A male needs to be at least a year if not more. Usually a year and a half is better. The female needs to be over a year preferably two to have puppies. If not then it could hurt her or she could reject the puppies. Then again everything could be fine, but you never know. Good Luck!