How many times a year can a dog have pups?

A female dog will have her first heat between 6 and 12 months of age, but that doesn't mean she's ready to mate. Depending on her size, genetics and breed, she will continue to go into season every four to 12 months. read more

Although a female dog's first heat might signal physical maturity, a dog this young is still a puppy. Smaller breeds become reproductively mature as early as 6 months of age but finish growing between 12 and 15 months of age; larger breeds may be reproductively mature by age 1 but they may grow until age 2. read more

The real question could be how many times in a year can a female dog have puppies vs how many times should they have puppies in a year. Big difference. Ethical breeders do not have more than one litter a year on a particular mother dog. read more

Typically, it is not recommended for a dog to have more than one litter a year. Having too many litters a year can be detrimental to the mother's health. Before breeding a dog, it is advisable to ensure that the dog is in optimum health. read more