When do you breed a dog after she goes into heat, and how long does it take for her to have them??

Question

My chocolate lab will be going into heat in august, and this will be her first time. Also we have never breeded before, just need to know some details on the does and donts of this?

Boy you guys are a tough crowd. Always something wrong with wanting to have puppies, grow up people.

I didnt mean this was the first time she was in heat, her first time being bred.

Answer 1

When she goes into heat she can be breed anytime. We usually leave the dogs together 2 to 3 days. Then in 60 to 63 days you should be the proud owner of new puppies. Good Luck.

Answer 2

Normally I dont agree when everyone starts screaming DONT BRED to every question that is asked about breeding.
This time I tend to agree with them.
But I will try not to be rude, and actually offer advise.
First, you should never bred on a dogs 1st heat, that is about the equivatant of a 10 year old human having a child. No big rush, she will be 2 years old before you know it. I would not bred before then.
Second, you can never be sure when trying to predect a heat cycle, they are like the rain, they just happen.
If you intend to bred your female you should already be looking up the info on the internet, you need to be asking about 1000 questions to start with.
There is a lot goes into breeding, not just putting two dogs together.
If it is done to better the breed, it can't be done quickly, it will take planning and a lot of effort.
Third, you will need to have several genetic test done on her to insure she is sound enought to produce healthy puppies.
Make sure she is up to date on all shots.
Different breeds are prone to specific genetic problems.
I raise Chihuahuas, so Labs are not my field of expertise.
Forth, you will need to find MR. PERFECT there is no need to breed her if you are not trying to produce puppies of a higher quality than the parents.
You will need to keep dates of the actual breeding and expect puppies between 59 and 63 days.
You will need to have a vet lined up for these days also, in case there is any problems.
You need to put any and all plans on hold from about a week before she has the puppies until about a week after the birth.
Their health and welfare are your responsibility.
Then comes all the work to get the puppies ready for their new homes.
That will involve another 1000 questions.
WHAT???? Did I hear you say you don't really think you are ready to handle this????
LOL..... and I bet you thought this would be quick and easy.

Sorry, I was one of the people who thought you meant it was her first heat also.
I read you second yahoo question and decided to rush my butt back over here to apologize.

The female is in heat for an average of 21 days, but she will NOT allow the male to breed her the entire time. She will go through several days where she will tease and play with the male before she will let him mount and breed. Then she will go through a few days at the end or her heat where she will bite his fool head off (after she allows him to mount)
I usually allow my male with my female between the 9th and 14th day, after I first notice signs of her heat. I prefer him to breed two seperate times, two days in a row. That way I have an accurated date to expect the patter of little paws.

Answer 3

Well you obviously have no business breeding. The word is "bred" not "breeded".

And as another member said--how do you know she'll go into heat in August? You don't. They aren't always like women, they aren't regular.

Have you had your dog health checked and cleared through the OFA and any other organizations that need to clear health screens before breeding? If not then you could pass diseases on. Hip dysplasia is very common in Labs and hereditary.

Don't bring more dogs into this world. There are far too many that needs homes as it is. Have your dog spayed, she'll live longer and healthier anyway.

Answer 4

First of all you NEVER breed a dog on the first heat! They are normally ready to breed by day 10-13 sometimes sooner... She will "flag" her tail for the male and tease him in a sense. She will stand for him and allow him to mount her..

It normally takes 3 breeding's 1 day in between. A male will no longer show interest once she is no long ovulating.. HOWEVER, she will continue to bleed until about the 21st day.

Before you decide to breed I would suggest you do a google searching on whelping.. Bredding is not as easy as some people think. There is a lot of work involved and a lot of responsibility.

She will be pregnant for 64 days, give or take a couple of days.

Answer 5

U should never breed your dogs in the 1st place, how can you be for sure there no defects in your dog. Even if its a champion breed, you are not a professional breeder, you don't know what to expect from the pregnancy of your dog. There so many cases where the ***** and the pups die during birth. If your ***** have difficulties when giving birth, do u know a cesarean will be needed and it might not save the dogs. If you think you can make some extra cash by selling the pups you wrong. Cause if misfortunes do happen not only you will lose your dog, so will your wallet unless you are heartless to watch them die. Spayed your dog if you love your dog.

Answer 6

I have bred mini schnauzers for eight years now, and I actually have a WAITING LIST for puppies, so don't let the "there are too many puppies in the world" crowd get you down. I usually wait two weeks from the appearance of blood and the female spotting, then I introduce her to the male. HE will tell you when it's time! Best of luck to you....labs are great people dogs. :>)

Answer 7

Why do you want to breed her? There are too many puppies out there already needing homes. If you have never bred dogs, and don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't be doing it. It is a TON of work, and you will LOSE MONEY! After the vet visits, vaccinations, etc etc, you are not going to make a dime!

Answer 8

Six weeks. How do you know she will be going into heat for sure in August though. I have a Great Dane and she is so irregular in her heat cycle. I am getting her fixed on Friday, I am so scared she will get bred by a mutt and nobody will want the pups.

Answer 9

you shouldnt do it for the money and you should have already researched the bloodlines so if you have to ask a question as silly as this you got no business breeding dogs leave it to the pros there are too many homeless dogs out there and too many irresponsible breeders

Answer 10

roughly 2 months.
Get some good books and talk to other breeders.
Keep your ***** vaccinated.