What age do you breed a dog for the first time?

Answer 1

Wait until the female is at least two years old, or 3rd/4th time going in heat. Puppies are expensive to care for and they quickly ruin the living condition in your house.
A responsible breeder will wait until the dog reaches two years of age. In fact, since you are asking the question here, I would suggest that you not breed your dog at all. Nature says that a dog is "safe" to breed as soon as it enters its first heat. The young dog can breed and no harm will come of it. Personally, I use two (2) years because, at that age, the dog will be fully developed and any faults will have been expressed by that time. If you are breeding a non-champion, you are making a mistake. If you are blending breeds, you are definitely making a mistake. The world has plenty of unwanted dogs with unstable temperments, don't make more.
After they've been in heat for 3-5 days. Bitches can be fertile as young as 6 months, but ideally should not be bred until 2 years of age.
It depends on the breed of the dog. A normal heat cycle last 28 days. If it's a small breed normally they are breedable at around 15 days into their cycle. Medium Dog Breeds are you normally breedable around 20 days. Now large and extra large breeds are breedable at around 8 to 10 days. Your best bet is when the blood turns bright pink they are ready to be mounted.
A female dog is ready to mate when the dog comes into heat. You can tell a dog is in heat because she will bleed once a month.
Female dogs go into periods (pun) called Heats. The heats signify when it is time for them to breed. The will spot blood from their vagina and the vagina will swell up. It is recommended that you skip the first heat and breed the second, and skip at least every other heat to prolong your dogs life. However, it it best to spay your dog, and let experienced breeders breed their dogs as they have the knowledge and expertise to do this with minimal of risk.
She has to be allowed to have her first season without being bred. Most breeders will wait until the female is at least 18 months old, but age 2 is even better.

Certain health tests should be done on the female and 2 is the the appropriate age to do them. OFA won't certify hip displaysia films until the age of 2. You can go to the web site of the AKC Parent Club of your breed and find out what health problems are in your breed and what tests should be done to rule them out before breeding. The same testing should be done for the stud dog.
20months old, no younger. Before that is not healthful. Main reasons, however, is the fact people breed when their puppy is 7months, she births at 9, weans the pups at 11, and then, 'by-accident' she is bred, AGAIN, at 12months, to start the process all over again.

Waiting till the dog is 20months is much less stressful at the time.

Also, by 20months, you can have your dog's eyes checked & CERF-cleared, and, determine the temperament, so you can CGC title.
A Dog needs to be in her second heat to start breeding, roughly around 1 year old. You can breed a dog in her first heat but then you are looking at possible medical problems for the mother or her puppies or even a false pregnancy
at least 2 years old. Before this time the dog is not physically and mentally mature. Also, all health testing can be done on the parents by two years of age
They should be at least two years old and have completed health clearances such as OFA and CERF certifications. Females should rest one year between litters and should not be bred beyond the age of six years.
A female dog can be breed at her first heat cycle, sometimes as early as six to eight months old.

However, it is not recommended to breed a dog this young because they are not fully developed. Many recommend waiting until at least the second if not the third heat cycle. A female will typically come into heat two times a year.
A male dog can mate when he's 6 months and older. For females, it's best to wait until they are 2 years old. That way there is less of a chance of miscarrage and she'll have more time to mature and be physically ready for puppies.
1st Answer:

6 to 7 months

2nd Answer:

At 6-7 months of age, the female dog is too young. You should wait until she is about 2 years old. Why do you want to breed anyway? Unless she is a beautiful show dog that has had health clearances done for that specific breed and is a fine example of the breed, then she should be spayed. She will live a longer life and you will cut down on the risks of mammary tumors, uterine infections, etc. So set up an appointment at around 6-7 months of age to have her spayed. You should only breed to better the breed, not to just have puppies that will probably end up in the humane society or loose on the streets. You will also have a healthier pet in your dog.
A responsible breeder will wait until the dog reaches two years of age. In fact, since you are asking the question here, I would suggest that you not breed your dog at all. Nature says that a dog is "safe" to breed as soon as it enters its first heat. The young dog can breed and no harm will come of it. Personally, I use two (2) years because, at that age, the dog will be fully developed and any faults will have been expressed by that time. If you are breeding a non-champion, you are making a mistake. If you are blending breeds, you are definitely making a mistake. The world has plenty of unwanted dogs with unstable temperments, don't make more.
After they've been in heat for 3-5 days. Bitches can be fertile as young as 6 months, but ideally should not be bred until 2 years of age.
It depends on the breed of the dog. A normal heat cycle last 28 days. If it's a small breed normally they are breedable at around 15 days into their cycle. Medium dog breeds are you normally breedable around 20 days. Now large and extra large breeds are breedable at around 8 to 10 days. Your best bet is when the blood turns bright pink they are ready to be mounted.
A female dog is ready to mate when the dog comes into heat. You can tell a dog is in heat because she will bleed once a month.
Female dogs go into periods (pun) called Heats. The heats signify when it is time for them to breed. The will spot blood from their vagina and the vagina will swell up. It is recommended that you skip the first heat and breed the second, and skip at least every other heat to prolong your dogs life. However, it it best to spay your dog, and let experienced breeders breed their dogs as they have the knowledge and expertise to do this with minimal of risk.
She has to be allowed to have her first season without being bred. Most breeders will wait until the female is at least 18 months old, but age 2 is even better.

Certain health tests should be done on the female and 2 is the the appropriate age to do them. OFA won't certify hip displaysia films until the age of 2. You can go to the web site of the AKC Parent Club of your breed and find out what health problems are in your breed and what tests should be done to rule them out before breeding. The same testing should be done for the stud dog.
20months old, no younger. Before that is not healthful. Main reasons, however, is the fact people breed when their puppy is 7months, she births at 9, weans the pups at 11, and then, 'by-accident' she is bred, AGAIN, at 12months, to start the process all over again.

Waiting till the dog is 20months is much less stressful at the time.

Also, by 20months, you can have your dog's eyes checked & CERF-cleared, and, determine the temperament, so you can CGC title.
A Dog needs to be in her second heat to start breeding, roughly around 1 year old. You can breed a dog in her first heat but then you are looking at possible medical problems for the mother or her puppies or even a false pregnancy
at least 2 years old. Before this time the dog is not physically and mentally mature. Also, all health testing can be done on the parents by two years of age
They should be at least two years old and have completed health clearances such as OFA and CERF certifications. Females should rest one year between litters and should not be bred beyond the age of six years.
A female dog can be breed at her first heat cycle, sometimes as early as six to eight months old.

However, it is not recommended to breed a dog this young because they are not fully developed. Many recommend waiting until at least the second if not the third heat cycle. A female will typically come into heat two times a year.
A male dog can mate when he's 6 months and older. For females, it's best to wait until they are 2 years old. That way there is less of a chance of miscarrage and she'll have more time to mature and be physically ready for puppies.
1st Answer:

6 to 7 months

2nd Answer:

At 6-7 months of age, the female dog is too young. You should wait until she is about 2 years old. Why do you want to breed anyway? Unless she is a beautiful show dog that has had health clearances done for that specific breed and is a fine example of the breed, then she should be spayed. She will live a longer life and you will cut down on the risks of mammary tumors, uterine infections, etc. So set up an appointment at around 6-7 months of age to have her spayed. You should only breed to better the breed, not to just have puppies that will probably end up in the humane society or loose on the streets. You will also have a healthier pet in your dog.

Answer 2

The best recogmended age is 2 because thats just after they have turned into an dog rather than a puppy.