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Breeding Bitch Survey Results

Some of the items we have added talk about breed ethics and what is actually happening in our breed and others. We wanted to get your view on these subjects;

At what age should a Great Dane bitch have her first litter?

What is the maximum age a Great Dane bitch should have her first litter?

At what age should a Great Dane bitch have her last litter?

Should it be the age at mating or whelping?

What is the maximum number of litters a Great Dane bitch should have?

What should be the gap between each litter?

Read what additional comments people made

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The survey was issued and we had an amazing response. Its always hard issuing something like this because unless enough people complete it statistically the results don't have a great deal of meaning. However we are happy to say due to the fantastic uptake the data below should be sufficiently credible.

We also want to say a big thank you to those that added additional comments. It not only adds additional depth to the survey but raises very valid points and they make an interesting read.

Question 1

55%

think the first litter should be between 24 months (2 years) and 30 months (2.5 years)

Question 2

51%

think the first litter should be no later than 4 years

Question 3

48%

think the last litter should be no later than 5 years.

Question 4

51%

The above selections are done on age at whelping. However it's almost split down the line.

Question 5

52%

 Think the maximum number of litters should
 be 2

Question 6

60%

 Think the minimum gap between litters should be 12 months