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    I was just curious, I saw the thread about ages of bitches but what about males is/should there be a cut off age for them? Obviously they shouldn't be younger than 2 for proper testing.

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  • tanzaT

    @satieo:

    I was just curious, I saw the thread about ages of bitches but what about males is/should there be a cut off age for them? Obviously they shouldn't be younger than 2 for proper testing.

    No cut off age… as long as they are potent... I used a 14yr old with one of my litters and it was a natural cover.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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