My male dog is 8; a stray female dog about 7–8 showed up and I want to adopt her, but neither is neutered—can they live together?

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Dogs at 8 still can reproduce, but breeding at this age harms their health. To avoid an older dog getting pregnant, neuter one of them. Older dogs face slightly higher neuter risk, so use a proper clinic.

Before surgery the vet checks the dog’s health to see if it’s fit for the operation.

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