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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

It would be like your granny having children - huge risk and strain on her. The only problem is that unlike humans who have the menopause, dogs still have seasons into old age. But this doesn't mean that they should be bred from. Although the maximum age according to the kennel club is 8, I wouldn't consider breeding a first litter once the bitch has reaches 5, and preferably would be around 2.5 - 3 years old.
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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

Haha, my granny is 94 :-D :-D lol
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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

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Yes she is too old for a first litter. First litters ideally should be at around about the 2.5-3 yro mark. You would be putting your bitch in a lot of risk should you go ahead and breed from her. Very sensible for asking
Thanks everyone, no chance Ill risk anything. Thank you all for saving me n my baby!
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that made me lol

I agree with what has been said, she is too old
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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

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Thanks everyone, no chance Ill risk anything. Thank you all for saving me n my baby!
Just one point you may want to consider is that a 9 year old unspeyed bitch is at great risk of cancer and pyo and a reduced lifespan.
As you have now come to the decision not to breed speying may be a good gift to keep her with you for as long as possible
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Just one point you may want to consider is that a 9 year old unspeyed bitch is at great risk of cancer and pyo and a reduced lifespan.
As you have now come to the decision not to breed speying may be a good gift to keep her with you for as long as possible
eek: Oh my so glad I put this on here, thanks peppapug. Didn't realise, will look into it straight away. Will the operation affect her anyway by me waiting so long?
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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

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Yes she is too old for a first litter. First litters ideally should be at around about the 2.5-3 yro mark. You would be putting your bitch in a lot of risk should you go ahead and breed from her. Very sensible for asking
Ditto that.
Too many risks with breeding after the age of 8.
Just keep her as your little baby xxx
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Re: Is my border collie bitch too old?

P.S So pleased you came on here for advise. Well done you!
Call your local vets and ask any questions you have about spayin they should be able to help you hun.
Good Luck and keep us informed. xxx
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