When To Breed My Dog
The most important thing to know about breeding your dog is that it should not be done for the sake of making money. Breeding is a serious responsibility and should only be undertaken if you are willing to take on the responsibility of caring for the resulting puppies.
Breeding your dog is a serious decision, and you should only do it if you are willing to take care of any puppies that result from this process.
The first step in deciding whether or not to breed your dog is figuring out whether or not they have any genetic issues that might be passed down to their offspring.
How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?
Proestrus: Proestrus is the start of the heat period where your dog’s body is preparing to mate. Signs seen during this phase include a swollen vulva, blood-tinged discharge, excessive licking of the genital area, clingy behavior, and aggression toward male dogs. Your dog may also hold her tail close to her body.[1]
How long after bleeding is a dog fertile?
After about 9-10 days, the bleeding will become more watery, or stop. It is at this time your female will, most likely, be at her most fertile. This proestrus stage can last as long as 20 days in some dogs. So the end of bleeding can be a more useful indicator of peak fertility.[2]
How much does a stud dog cost?
Once you have done the checks on the stud dog, you are ready to arrange payment. There are no laws or rules on how much a stud dog fee should be. However, the general rule of thumb is that the stud dog owner will normally charge a fee equivalent to the price of one puppy.[3]
Do dogs look like mum or dad?
If either mom or dad has all dominant genes, the puppy will take up their traits and resemblance. If one of the parents has all recessive genes, the likelihood of the puppy resembling either parent is 50-50.[4]
Can I breed my dog while she’s bleeding?
Your female dog can become pregnant while bleeding. Even if breeding occurred on the first day of her heat. Before we go any further, we understand there are reasons for to not spay your female dog. You may want to breed her, you are waiting until she is old enough, etc.[5]
Is a dog ready to breed after she stops bleeding?
Once the bleeding stops, the second stage of the dog heat cycle, called the estrus stage, has begun. Many people make the mistake of thinking their dog’s estrus is done at this point, but this second stage is actually when your dog can become pregnant.[6]
How many days will a female dog let a male mount her?
This will typically be on days 9, 11, and 13 of the cycle. Breeders will often separate the male and female once the mounting has occurred, to ensure a gap between the matings. If the female dog refuses to let the male mount her, she will need help from the breeder.[7]
Do you need a license to stud a dog?
A breeding licence is required for anyone breeding three or more litters in a 12-month period and/or anyone that breeds dogs and advertises a business of selling dogs.[8]
Can I stud my dog without papers?
Yes, you can stud your dog without papers, however, the female’s owner might not accept stud dogs without papers as it would diminish their efforts of raising traceable bloodlines. What is this? Many people think that papers for dogs are some fancy pants thing but that’s really not the case.[9]
Can I offer my dog as a stud?
While small sized male dogs can be used as studs from the age of 12 until 18 months old, medium size dogs take 15 to 18 months in order to reach the same level of maturity. If you own a large sized dog, you can expect him to be a mature stud not before the age of 18-24 months.[10]
Which dog determines color of puppies?
When dogs breed, the mother and father each randomly contribute one allele from each locus, giving each allele a 50% chance of being passed on to the pups. One of the alleles at each locus is dominant and determines the traits, like coat color, portrayed in the dog.[11]
Do dog fathers know their puppies?
A quick answer to this complex question is that male dogs do not really recognize their puppies. However, it is difficult to conclude this fully. Male dogs are able to understand that a litter is now part of the household. They are also able to recognize that a litter belongs to a particular female.[12]
