When Does a Shiba Inu Reach Sexual Maturity?

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Shiba Inu generally reach sexual maturity around 8 months of age, with females maturing a bit later than males.

They reach physical maturity at about 1 year; breeding before that harms health and development and can cause defective offspring.

Therefore, avoid breeding at the first heat and wait until they are over 1 year old.

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