While most male dogs can go on their whole lives breeding, many factors contribute to a drop in their fertility that will halt the number of pregnancies produced from each mating. Furthermore, the age in which a dog shouldn´t be allowed to breed any longer is proportional to their type of breed, size, and overall state of health. Small breeds or very large breeds tend to not breed well after a shorter span of years, whereas a dog of average size can breed longer. Also take into consideration that some dogs breeds are not as fertile …show more content…
After 10 years, breeding should definitely be halted. In terms of fertility, sperm count is often the basis in which to judge a male dog´s capability for impregnating a female, which decreases with time. Both the viability and vitality of the sperm are directly dependent on the age. Additionally, it´s best to judge the number of litters the dog is producing over time. If the overall amount seems to decrease then it´s a sign to stop breeding. Also, if the females are not even getting pregnant during mating then the male is no longer a viable candidate for breeding. Moreover, check for possible injuries or infections, such as those affecting the reproductive system, in the dog because these can account for possible reasons for a reduced fertility rate in the male. Motility issues may also prevent the males from performing during the act of …show more content…
Time gives you an opportunity to determine any fluctuations and predict future outcomes in their litters. Breeders who know what they want and most importantly, know what they´re doing, will be able to detect any cessations in quality in both the male and female dog used for breeding, as well as their offspring. Finding the perfect mate for your dog is not an easy task and requires steady perseverance and expertise in this line of work to set the bar high to reach the goals you are aiming for. Thus, the idea of breeding is to improve the generational evolution of the dogs you are breeding, which means you should expect every litter to be somewhat better than the last and showing no signs of depreciation overtime. If no signs of improvement are showing, it is time to stop breeding the dogs