At what age can my dog have sex?

[dan14132]

Hi, I have a 4 month old husky dog, and I was wondering at what age do you recommend having sex with her?

 

[Pillar]

I want to say after her first few heats, but I don't know around what age she will have by that time. I want to guess 1 to 1.5 years, but let's see what the actual appropriate age of maturity is for her. The other members here are far more qualified to answer this for you though.

 

[FloofyNewfie]

Most recommend at least the second heat to start. Usually heats are 6-7 months apart from one another. So you're looking at about 10 months, give or take. But some zoos will do light fingering and masturbation on the first heat, but be VERY careful doing that. Usually bitches are still finding their way in the world, and it only takes one bad experience at that age to kind of make them wary of sex for the rest of their life, and also cause potential behavioral issues.

Edit: I should also specify that the general consensus is the third heat being the most ideal time to fully start having sex.