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how often should you breed a Boston
As with any bitch of that size, I would only breed her 4 times in her life. Not before 2 years of age and before 7 years old. Always having at least one season of not breeding between litters. Its hard on a bitch to breed her every time she comes in season.
If you have not bred dogs and you got your bitch from a pet store or other backyard breeder I WOULD NOT BREED HER.
If you have shown your dog in a dog show and it stands up to other competition of the same breed or purchased your dog from a reputable breeder who can help with finding a suitable male from pedigrees that they have studied........then by all means breed her.
But regardless what you decide to do always remember that you MUST do whats right by your bitch as she may lose her life in whelp. Spay whenever possible!!
Thank you and good luck,
Tammy
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Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH
Expertise
I can answer most questions pertaining to owning, training(obedience and protection),agility,tracking, earthdog, grooming,and traveling with your Bedlington Terrier.
Experience
I have owned and bred Bedlingtons for 15 years. I currently own a blue male. I have done obedience work with my dogs and have done earthdog with my dogs. I am currently an AKC Earthdog Judge at all levels. I owner/handle my dogs in conformation. I am also a Certified Master Groomer of 20 years.
Organizations
I belong to Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Bedlington Terrier Club of the West, Southern California Professional Groomers Association, International Professional Groomers, National Dog Groomers of America Association, Miniature Schnauzer Club of Southern California, Western Fox Terrier Association and the Smooth Fox Terrier club of America.
Awards and Honors
I have won many grooming awards in the grooming industry.
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