Can a dog not be mature enough to mate but is capable?

Its just a question not trying to get anyone telling me NO DONT MATE BLAH BLAH BLAH!

-My grandmother had a female jack Russel terrier mix and a red-nose chihuahua. My grandmother never got her dogs fixed and one day the red-nose got the female pregnant, and the puppies came out not right in the head.

–Anyways my husband made a comment about it. He said that a male dog can be too young to mate. He said since the male chihuahua was about 8 months old his seeds weren’t ready and that’s why the puppies came out kind of….retarded (no offense but Im being truthful)

- I tried to tell him that its not that, its probably because the two dogs just weren’t meant to be mixed. He just doesn’t think so cause he is use to seeing dogs when he was younger from all over the neighborhood jumping fences and getting other dogs pregnant and dogs coming out just fine, which i understand him on that cause when i was real little i had a female beagle who got pregnant by a dog we never saw, and the dogs came out looking like black labs, they got pretty big to, larger then her.

—-NOW the only thing i want to know is if my husband might be wrong or could have a point, or is dead wrong.

I DONT want to hear (well people like you should never be careless with dogs cause we have so many strays blah blah blah cause for one i was young when my dog had that happen to her every single dog after was neutered/spayed, two the other dog was my grand mothers, and three- Over the years since i could work, i have helped rescue strays left out in our neighborhood with my neighbor and we still to this day still help get then spayed/neutered and get there shots, and find homes for them. So dont give me a load of crap just cause you feel your opinion wants to squeeze in.)

Or is it false and he’s wrong and that age has nothing to do with the situation it was just a mess up of genetics cause im 100% sure neither dog should of been allowed to mate.

-And yes just so everyone feels good- Im pro for getting dogs/cats neutered/spayed/ This is much more likely an issue with proper care during pregnancy than an issue of genetics or bad sperm. I had a rat terrier mother / chihuahua father litter from a male who was 7 months old at mating and the pups were fine. Flea and heartworm treatments can cause pregnancy problems or any exposure to chemicals or poor nutrition could have the same results. The cheap "grocery store" dog foods could cause this. You might as well feed a dog cardboard if you feed those cheap foods. The developing puppies need lots and lots of protein and fats, which are not in cheap foods. The cheap foods are mostly grains and filler, which are useless ingredients to a pregnant mother dog.That is totally a myth. The male’s sperm don’t have to mature, when a male goes in to puberty and starts producing sperm it is produced "whole", just like humans.

The puppies came out not right because it was a BAD genetic mix."age" of the sperm has nothing to do with the dogs being "not right in the head" and has everything to do with genetic problems passed from the parents.

Your husband is wrong and very clueless. Small breed dogs can and DO reproduce when they are that young. MAYBE it had more to do with bad genes and poor care.It could be either. It may have been just the dogs were just too different and neither should be used for breeding stock. Dogs all have some faults, and 2 dogs mismatched and pregnant may have brought out the negative traits of both dogs.

It also could be the dog’s age – as dogs should not mate until 2 years old so they are mature enough to produce high quality puppies. An 8 month old dog is still a very immature puppy, both in terms of their attitude and personality as well as their internal organs. They are just too young to produce quality sperm.

An immature female is more likely to create pups with problems than an immature male is, simply because the female is the one who raises them and she won’t know how to do so properly if she is too young (less than two years of age on average). That said, since the father is living in the house with the pups, his behavior and interactions with the pups will influence their behavior and could contribute to their issues.

It is quite possibly a combination of a bad breeding and immature parents that has lead to unsound puppies.An 8 month old dog male or female is old enough to breed and can be very fertile and has nothing to do with how the puppies came out. genetic defects in one or both of the parents could be the problem. Hard to say, asking a vet would be your best resource.

this of it like this, a 13 year old boy can get a 13 year old girl preg. the boy and girl are just going through puberty, doesn’t mean anything will be wrong with the baby unless there is something in the genetic make up of either parent or just something that happens sometimes…

Small breed Large breed does not matter!

But yeah your husband is wrong! But not worth arguing over either! what is done is done!It was more than likely a bad mix, or something the mother dog ingested that damaged the puppies. It could also be a lack of nutrition during pregnancy, or oxygen during the birth that caused problem. We’ve had a few rescue cats that have turned out brainless, too. My mother has rescued stray cats several times that go into labor within hours of being caught or had to have their kittens rescued as well. She is stuck with an entire litter that are so damaged they will never be adoptable.

What is the best type of dog for homes with children under 2 and people with allergies (no shedding)

Getting dog for xmas dog caring tips ?

i am getting a dog for christmas and i am wondering do you have any tips for me before i get my dog ?

thank youLots of people here will tell you it’s a bad idea to get a dog at christmas, but I got my yorkie about that time. I didnt have any problems trying to "juggle" a new puppy and the family parties.

My advice to you is to get everything you will need before then, so you aren’t running around at the last minute trying to find things… especially when some of the stores close for the holidays.The internet is a good resource to get some background on the breed of dog you’re getting; what kind of characteristics they have, how much exercise they need, food requirements, etc. After that, I’d head down to a book store and pick up a book on your specific breed. Barnes & Noble carries a great line of "Dummies Guide to Golden Retrievers" (or whatever breed). Its a great resource to have around with a new puppy.

Do you already have a vet that you have a relationship with? Maybe one that’s seen other animals of yours? If not, ask your friends and co-workers for recommendations. If you’re getting the puppy from a breeder, the breeder should tell you what shots have already been given to the puppy (along with documentation) and what shots are needed and when. Make an appointment with your vet for these shots and to have the puppy looked over for any potential problems. Don’t forget to take your paperwork with you.

I am also assuming that there is a PetSmart or PetCo near you. Call them and find out when their next microchip clinic is. You want to be sure that you get your dog microchipped in case it runs away, gets stolen, or is lost.

Find some puppy obedience classes and ask when they start. You’ll want to check with your vet to be sure its OK to have your puppy near other dogs (depending on where you live, they might want a "kennel cough" vaccine). By starting your dog early on obedience training, you’re setting up lifelong good habits. Do NOT skip the obedience training! Trust me, it is worth the time and effort.

And I don’t know if you have the option, but if you have a doggy daycare near you and can afford it, this is an absolutely dynamite way to get your pup socialized and exercised.

Finally, I would strongly recommend crate training your dog. There are lots of good articles on the web and books available on how to do this correctly. It will save you a lot of ruined clothes and furniture in the long run, and really helps curb unwanted behaviors so give it some serious thought.

Anyway, sorry for the long winded opinion, but I’m sure you’ll find a lot of people on this site are very passionate about their dogs and happy to share whatever info. they have. Good luck and have fun with your new dog.Look for a care sheet for the type of dog you’re getting. In a search engine type the dog breen and care sheet. You’ll find info specific to that type of dog. Some dogs require special things and that way you’ll be sure to make your dog as happy as possible. Just do lots of research about it and have everything ready before you get it.find out all you can about the kind of dog you’re getting. check out the internet, the library, your local vet, an animal shelter. learn about training. be sure you’re ready for the huge responsibility it is to own a dog. s/he will depend on you 24/7 for food, shelter, exercise and love. can you do that?

my dog is defiantly pregnant we can feel the pups and she has milk coming from her **** i think she lost her plug b.c there isn’t anything there anymore.shes been rooting and sleeping a lot lately do you think she is due soon? she also is following my mom around and not sleeping at night like she cant get comfortable

Why would a 3 1/2 yr. female rottie not go out to potty for the last time at night. She’s house-trained.?

Going on about three weeks now, she when I let them out for the last time at night, she gets very submissive, pees & refuse to go out. I tried friendly happy persuasion, authotherive voice & treat bribes, but to no use. She willl go out from the time I get home & up to the final call, but once I say final call then she does this act. I’ve said "final call" since they were puppies & they know what it means. But like I said, this has only recently start happening with her lately.All good answers about being frightened by something outside at night. And "final call" only reminds her of that and not all the pleasant experiences outside at night. Drop the "final call", and take her outside on a leash…be with her…let her now it is safe out there. Praise and reward her when she goes outside, and when she "goes" outside at night (final call). I have a 4 yr old Tzu. He would go out at night all the time, then all of a sudden he wouldn’t go out at night. I ended up taking him out, in a fenced in yard, on a leash. As long as I was with him, he was fine and he would do his business. I did this for about a week. Then slowly I would release the leash, but still walk with him…then slowly I let him go off on his own..with the leash still attached. Then I would put the leash on him, get him out the door, and let it go and he would go by himself. Now he is fine. It just took a little time and patience for him to relearn that going outside at night was safe.

Good luckI would try taking them out with out saying final call. I know that you have done it since your dogs were pups, but maybe something happened after you said it and now she is afraid to go out when she hears final call. Perhaps there was something out in the yard or area that spooked her and now she expects it to be there each time. Go out with her on a lead for a few nights and hopefully this will reassure her that it is once again OK.stop saying final call. Also, my dog won’t run out unless I go out there with her. maybe if you go outside with her she will feel better.I agree, it does sound like something spooked her. Dogs have great memory for stuff like that. Go out with her each time for a week or two and she’ll probably fall back into her routine.maybe she saw something late at night that scared her half to death

try and turn on some lights outside and she might feel safemaybe your pup is sick, have her looked at by a vet, there are very delicateI assume "final call" is late at night, when it is dark outside. While it sounds strange, she may have recently been frightened by something outside, in the dark, and does not want to go outside alone. Go out with her, don’t say anything like "it’s okay", as this just tells the dog it’s okay to be scared. Just get her all happy in the house, on leash, and both of you "run" out the door together. Watch her reaction – as she will be outside before she realizes she is outside, and you wil be with her. This should only take a few times before she realizes there is nothing outside to be concerned about. When you are doing this, do not say "final call", just start playing and continue the play outside.

When you do get her out, watch how she reacts, watch what she is watching – is there a particular spot that is seemed more concerned about? Again, it could be something as simple as a shadow or a noise that spooked her.

She is a 12 years old Yorkshire terrier.She saw her veterinarian/specialist for a possible neurological symptom. She is taking several prescribed medications. MRI is planned for next week.

Stinky Smooth Collie with sensitive skin?

I have a smooth collie (Lassie with short fur) who is a little stinky. The breeder told me to only bathe her twice a year at the most. She also has sensitive skin. What can I do to help with the smell? If I do bathe her, what is a good shampoo that wont dry out her sensitive skin and will help with the smell? Any other suggestions?Bathing her more than twice a year won’t hurt her. Use an oatmeal shampoo formulated for dogs. I would also look at what she is eating. If the food has corn, wheat fillers and preservatives in it it will manifest in yeasty skin, ear infections, sensitivities and a host of other problems.

High quality food costs a bit more, but saves thousands in vet bills.

I would recommend avoderm for her, when you switch her it might take 6 or 8 weeks to see any results because it can take that long to get the "trash" out of her system.

Add: Getting her off of corn, wheat, fillers and preservatives will clear up the stinkiness, . It is probably the yeast that is growing that makes her stinky, if you feed her a food that doesn’t feed the natural yeast in the body, her skin, coat, health and smell will improve dramatically!

Avoderm is a good one, canidae, evo, Diamond naturals, Check out www.dogfoodanalysis.com, choose a food that is at least a 4 star.I haven’t had any problems with my smooth collie.

I need a dog to guard my apartment. I’m going to be moving, and I live in a house right now and my parents have always had dogs, they make me feel safe, we have a Great Pyrenees right now, But I’m imagining those dogs don’t make good apartment animals. I want a similar dog, loving personality, scary bark, but that i can keep in my apartment. Being a single female, it will be comforting for me to come home and and see my dog when i open the door, knowing if there was someone in there the dog would be barking at them.It isn’t even so much for protection, as a warning to me.

Whats wrong wit my dog?!?

my dogs stomach is squealing and i’m only ten so i’m wonderin whats goin on she acts fine but she doesn’t sound like itmaybe she ate a mouseIf you are sure that she didn’t get something to eat that she shouldn’t have, then you’re probably just hearing normal digestion at work. Her stomach is full of acids that break down foods, just like yours. It’s probably quite normal.

Did she eat any food that fell on the floor today? Did she eat any grass when you took her out this morning? Those could be things that would cause her tummy to make funny noises. If she did eat some grass, that’s her way of making her tummy get rid of anything that is upsetting it. If she did eat some grass, then she may throw-up, so keep her in the kitchen or bathroom for a while to make it easier to clean up if she does throw up.Is she throwing up? Does she have diarrhea? If not you may just be hearing her intestines digesting food. Good job paying close attention to your dog and being concerned. Keep an eye on her.Just bring her to a vet clinic to find out if theres something wrong. is your dog hungry?is it in heat

Well my little yorkie15 weeks went for his 3rd or 4th proper walk today, went on two yesterday and was apprihensive at first but soon started to love it! Took him this morning and he was good, but just took him now and he just stood and looked at me, totally refused, hed only been on the one walk which was 7am this morning so i doubt he was too tired.

also when he has been walking he runs from walking on one side of me to the other, which he obv doesnt know not to just yet, being his only 2nd day out

why might he have just refused to walk and any advice on teaching him to walk on just the one side not constantly swapping?