In Australia, The RCV Inc requires that bitches be at least 22 months of age at time of mating. This is to allow for maturity and to make sure that any inherited diseases are not present. HD/EB and eyes are tested FROM 18months of age, but most wait until 24 months (The ones i know of anyways). Most breeders dont even consider breeding their dogs until they are at least 2 1.2 or 3 years old. NOt only is the dog more mature, they also have adequate time to get their conformation titles and their working titles.
We dont do heart certs here, I am unsure as to why. Are there any aussies here reading this thread that know why we dont do it? If i was to ever consider breeding Jett (Handing her back to her breeder to do it, i woudln't be doing that myself
) I would like to make sure that she is physically okay and would like the cardio done on her.
OP, To breed before your dog is old enough is just cruel. How would you like one of your children to become a parent in their teens? They are still children themselves, same with dogs. Some aren't even ready at 2/12 - they are still puppies, let her enjoy puppyhood.
Please wait a while longer and enjoy your 'puppy', get her titled, make her litter one that serious buyers will want - you dont have anything to lose and everything to gain.
Also what conformation titles and working titles do her parents have? Are their hips and elbows good? How about their eyes and heart? I would do the heart in the US if that is what's required....
These are just my thoughts which you asked for. Please do not get angry at people when you ask their opinion, after all you came into this thread with your flame retardant suit on...
Trina