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Although a young puppy does not have the urge to procreate, males do engage in sexual play in the form of mounting, as early as 5 weeks. At this stage, they probably have no idea what they are rehearsing, though successful mounting presumably establishes something about the relationship between two pups. Testosterone levels climb in young male dogs, hitting a first peak at about 5 months of age. By this time, their mounting and thrusting behavior may be becoming a nuisance to their owners. At 7 months, dogs may seek to mate, attracted by pheromones put off by bitches.Mating usually occurs for the first time when the dog is around one year of age.markE said:how old are dogs usually when they start to feel the need to, well you know, copulate?
I doubt that dogs have ever the urge to procreate. I am sure they have no idea that copulation will result in pups and vice versa.~whitecross whippets~ said:Although a young puppy does not have the urge to procreate, males do engage in sexual play in the form of mounting, as early as 5 weeks. At this stage, they probably have no idea what they are rehearsing, though successful mounting presumably establishes something about the relationship between two pups. Testosterone levels climb in young male dogs, hitting a first peak at about 5 months of age. By this time, their mounting and thrusting behavior may be becoming a nuisance to their owners. At 7 months, dogs may seek to mate, attracted by pheromones put off by bitches.Mating usually occurs for the first time when the dog is around one year of age.markE said:how old are dogs usually when they start to feel the need to, well you know, copulate?
hope this helps? :thumbsup:
remember entire males do not wait for their owners permission to mate...so any entire male should not be left alone with a bitch in season...regardless of the breed or you may end up with unwanted puppies !markE said:how old are dogs usually when they start to feel the need to, well you know, copulate?