How long should a shepherd dog be raised before breeding?
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Generally, breed a shepherd dog after it is 1 year old. Dogs reach sexual maturity and start heat at about 7-8 months, but mating at the first heat is not advised, because although the reproductive system is mature, the body is not fully grown, and mating then can hinder development and harm the mother and fetuses. If planning a litter, breed at the second heat.