Preparing the bitch for breeding
Dogs become sexually mature at eight to ten months. Usually during this period the bitches go into heat for the first time. From this moment you need to prepare the dog for mating. During the period of estrus, write down every day what kind of discharge the dog has, what kind of appetite, the state of the “loop”, well-being, as well as changes in behavior. It is also worth noting in a notebook how the bitch behaved a few days before the discharge appeared. This is necessary to make it easier for you to determine the beginning of the second heat. Early matings are not recommended. They can undermine the health of young, still fragile organisms, as well as the psyche of animals. Therefore, it is better to breed after two years of age. To find a suitable partner, you can contact a kennel club. They will help you find a suitable dog according to all the necessary criteria, and will even connect you directly with the candidate’s owner.
In some clubs, a mandatory condition is the mating of dogs only registered there. When your dog is three or four years old, they may call you and say that, according to the rules of their establishment, you must adopt your pet. The Kennel Club will also help you in finding a suitable dog.
If you have a record of the past two heats, then you can begin to prepare for mating. To do this you need to do several things:
- 1.5 months before the expected event, undergo a comprehensive biological analysis to detect anaerobic infections. It can be done at any veterinary clinic. A certificate with the results must be presented to the owner of the dog before mating. If any disease is suddenly detected, then it is necessary to carry out a course of treatment.
- A month before mating, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment against skin parasites. It is best to use sprays that do not contain toxic substances.
- After 5 days, carry out a course of deworming.
- In another week you need to undergo a course of vaccinations against common infections.
Signs that a dog is ready for breeding
On what day of heat should a dog be bred? This issue needs to be examined in detail. To understand when the next heat will be, you need to keep a special diary. It should record when the previous one was. Then you can predict with a small error when the next one will be. But on what day of heat should a dog be bred? About 12-15 from the start. But there are still some signs that you need to pay attention to before going to the “groom”:
- the bitch flirts very actively with males;
- the “loop” is soft to the touch, maximally enlarged;
- there is yellowish-pink discharge;
- the dog stands in a pose, and during male courtship, he moves his tail to the side (does the same thing when you stroke his rump or touch the “loop”).
If these signs are present, then the bitch has begun the period of ovulation. It lasts about 5 days. This is the ideal breeding time for dogs. But it is best to carry out this event approximately on the second day, so that there is no risk of getting fewer puppies in the litter.
Note that not all dogs have discharge during the entire estrus period, or it is not bright. There are cases when the “loop” does not become soft, and the bitch is constantly aggressive towards males. Everything happens individually, just like estrus in dogs. Mating will be successful, if you calculate the days correctly, then fertilization will occur. To do this, you must keep a diary, otherwise no specialist will help you in determining the day of ovulation.
Do not feed the dog before mating. It is better to carry out mating in the morning; on this day you should not give your pet food, it is better to take a short walk.
Place for mating: how to choose the right one?
If you have decided on which day of heat you need to breed the dog, you need to designate the location of the event. It must be prepared in advance. Let us note that it is the “lady” who is being taken to the “gentleman”. This is necessary for the dog to feel confident. It is necessary to select a place taking into account the size of the dogs. For large ones, a medium-sized plot surrounded by a fence is suitable, and for small ones, a small room is suitable. First, the “bride” is released into the mating room. After 10 minutes the “groom” is launched.
Are all estrus days favorable?
The sexual cycle includes 4 stages, each of which has certain characteristics. It is necessary to sort them all out in order to say on which day of heat the dog can be bred.
| Phase name | Duration | Characteristic | External signs | Ready to Mate |
| Proestrus | 7-10 days | First days of heat | The loop becomes more swollen than on other days of the cycle | The dog is not ready for mating, does not allow males to approach, but actively shows attention to them and may begin to flirt |
| Estrus | 4-12 days | The eggs are released from the ovaries into the uterus. Ovulation will begin a couple of days from the beginning of the phase. | The loop is very swollen, the discharge stops completely or becomes transparent | The bitch is ready for mating, takes the necessary position |
| Metestrus | If pregnancy does not occur, the dog's body goes into anaestrus. | Decreased arousal | The loop decreases | The dog doesn't let males in |
| Anestrus | Until the next heat | Rest period |
Note! There are other ways to figure out when to take your dog in heat. Laboratory tests provide more accurate results, which increases the likelihood of successful fertilization of the bitch. To do this, you need to take the animal to a veterinary clinic and take a smear or test to determine the amount of progesterone in the blood.
Dating two dogs
Now we have found out what day of heat the dog should be bred on, and where it is better to hold such an event. Now let's look at how to introduce a bitch and a dog. During the dating period, you need to monitor their behavior and respond to “signals.” Young males may mount incorrectly due to overstimulation, in which case they will need the help of an experienced specialist. Such a “groom” needs to be taken out of the room for a couple of minutes, then the attempt should be repeated.
Experienced males behave differently - some show their superiority, and some flirt. Even if this is not the dog’s first mating, you still need to monitor his behavior. Usually females react calmly to males. They accept courtship, play and stand up, moving their tail to the side. Some young "ladies" may be scared. If your dog has accepted the courtship of a gentleman and plays with him without showing aggression, then you need to make sure that the “partners” do not “burn out.”
Key mating rules and advice from dog breeders
It is recommended to consider the size of the dogs during mating. Each of the options should involve the help of owners or special instructors who will help carry out the entire process correctly.
Large dog breeds:
- Caucasian Shepherd Dog;
- German dog;
- Siberian Husky;
- Labrador Retriever;
- American Staff Terrier.
Mating of large dogs
Small dog breeds:
Terriers can fall into different categories depending on the breed.
Note! It is recommended to crossbreed animals of the same breed.
After mating, dogs begin the mating process, which can last from several minutes to several hours. Tied dogs should not be disturbed again at this time, so that they do not damage the genitals. This situation will resolve itself sooner or later.
If there is no gluing at all, then it is recommended to conduct a test example. It is done just in case 24-48 hours after the first mating. In this case, you no longer need to pay attention to favorable days. Fertilization occurs after the sexual organ is inserted into the dog's loop, and therefore mating is not at all necessary.
If we are talking about mating purebred dogs whose offspring are subject to strict requirements, it is recommended to contact a specialist who will independently calculate favorable days and also help in the mating process. His services are not as expensive as it might seem at first glance, but in his hands the mating will take place correctly from the point of view of animal physiology.
Mating is the process of mating dogs to produce offspring. Mating is not a simple and very important process in the life of future parents and owners. If both dogs are already untied and ready for crossing, mating is easy, but beginners should be helped by a professional.
There are several rules that must be followed from the moment the owner decides to breed his dog.
In addition, the owner of the bitch needs to know exactly what day of heat the dog should be bred on, otherwise the process will not be productive.
Rules for breeding dogs: stages and technique
When the dog stands up, it needs to lubricate the “loop” with baby cream or Vaseline. At this time, the owner takes her by the collar, and another person sits on the side, holds her stomach, and very carefully directs the “loop” to the dog’s genitals. The latter begins to make cages. When a suitable position is found, the dog begins to push. At this time, you need to monitor the male, because during the period of ejaculation, which lasts no more than two minutes, he does not stand very confidently on the ground.
There are cases when the genitals are not suitable in structure or size. Then you need to help the pets. An experienced breeder presses the dog closer, or lifts the bitch's pelvis, or puts some kind of support for the dog. It is important at this moment not to touch the genitals of animals, so as not to harm their psyche. After the end of ejaculation, the male falls on the “bride”, who at this moment can show her dissatisfaction (this is the norm).
During the tremors, the “pair” experiences a gluing (“lock”). This happens due to the structural features of the genital organs. This is a kind of “natural insurance” so that the mating does not end before ejaculation occurs.
Some tricks in the mating process
If animal owners bring together two partners during mating, one of them is smaller in size than the other - you can put a pillow or ottoman under his paws. But this applies more to the male, but if the female is smaller, she should be laid on a flat surface with a bent knee, on her stomach. At the same time, it is forbidden to bend the paws so that the dog can reach it.
After the male has ejaculated, the second stage of mating begins, this is mating, when the male can continue to be on the bitch in the same original position or turn his back to her. This is a normal situation and the pets should not be forced to continue their love games - if the dog wants to break out at this moment, the owners should not allow it to do this. At this moment, you should not scare the dogs, but carefully calm them down.
If the mating has passed, but there has been no mating, the mating should be repeated a few days later. As we can see, although dog owners are interested in the question of when a bitch can be mated, it does not cause much trouble.
What to do after ejaculation?
If during the mating process the dog is caught in a “lock,” then approximately 3 minutes after the end of ejaculation, the male owner moves the pet’s paws and puts him in the “tail to tail” position. Do not under any circumstances separate the crossbreeding yourself. This can cause serious harm to dogs. At this moment, it is better to calm the pets down and talk to them. The duration of the “lock” stage is from 15 minutes to an hour. After this time, the dogs' genitals become the same as they were before mating, after which the animals are separated. Then the pets are taken to their homes and await confirmation of fertilization.
How does mating work?
The mating process of animals should take place in a calm atmosphere, so care must be taken to avoid unnecessary spectators and loud sounds. After the dogs get used to the new environment and sniff each other several times, the male makes a mounting, inserting his penis into the female’s vagina. During especially active thrusts of a male dog, his owner can lightly press the male’s body against the female’s body so that the penis does not slip out.
After ejaculation, the male’s movements stop, but the dogs can remain connected in a “lock” for some time due to the compression of the male’s penis by the muscles of the female’s vagina. In this case, the male can change his body position and turn his back to his partner. The gluing period can take from several minutes to an hour. After fertilization, signs of estrus in a bitch usually disappear, but experts recommend repeating a control mating after a few days to guarantee the result.
Dog mating: price
As a rule, the cost is determined by the average price for one representative of a given breed. The more titles a dog has, the more expensive it will be to breed with him. Usually the owners indicate approximately the same cost as their dog was worth. For example, if on average a German Shepherd costs 10 thousand rubles, then the mating will cost the same. Sometimes people negotiate differently: the owner is given one puppy (or money for selling it). In general, everything in this matter is individual.
