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newfie age
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how old can a newfie be before she is considered too old to breed safely
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.This depends a lot on the individual dog. In older bitches the chances of a complication free birth are reduced, and they will often have less pups. I would say probably not over 6 as a general guideline, but I know of successful breedings of 7 year old english mastiffs. Older dogs tend to need more pain control and they also tend to bleed more in surgery if it has to be a c section. I have yet to meet a giant breed dog thats pressures didn't drop during the surgery. Your vet can give you a better idea in relation to your own dogs ability to breed safely.
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Kim
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