What age can dogs have puppies?

A female dog might be physically capable of producing a litter of puppies as early as 5 months and generally reaches sexual maturity by 15 months. The age at which a dog goes into its first heat can vary depending on the breed. read more

Dogs never stop coming in heat and can get pregnant at any age if they do come in heat though older dogs may not get pregnant as easily or whelp healthy puppies. They do not go through anything similar to menopause in humans. I normally do not breed a dog that is over 6 years or so old. read more

Puppies can produce puppies as soon as they start their first heat at 6 to 8 months of age. But it's very unhealthy for a dog at that age to have puppies. You'll need to wait until after her third or fourth heat cycle. She'll be just over 2 years old by then. At the age of 2 years is when a dog is fully matured and can be tested for genetic health defects prior to breeding. read more