Is something wrong with my boxer and is there a way to make her go into heat?

Question

I have 2 yr. old boxer that has been in heat 2 times, I would love to breed her and we have been waiting for her to go in heat but she hasn't for nearly a year. her personality has not changed but I am a little worried.

Answer 1

1. Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

Answer 2

some dogs do only have one heat a year. When did she have her last ones? if it is almost a year she should be due soon. Be patient. You need to do lots of research before you even think about breeding. Many dogs are being over bred at the mo.

Answer 3

i breed boxers ive 6 of them, 5 of my boxers come into head around every 9 months but the other one is every 13 months, so dont worry to much about her she will come into heat very soon

Answer 4

Try getting her around a male boxer... sometimes female dogs dont go into heat b/c there arent any dogs around that have made her want to go into heat... sort of saying

Answer 5

as a general rule, dogs come in heat about every 6 months, there is no way that i know of to induce her in to a heat cycle
by the way don't pay any attention to all the leftist anti-breeding nuts on the net :-)

Answer 6

You should read this... This is Step #1 of the 22 Steps to Responsible Breeding as set down by the Americal Kennel Club. It is very sound advice...

http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/steps_1.cfm

Then, read the other 21 Steps here: http://www.akc.org/breeders/resp_breeding/index.cfm

Answer 7

a ***** goes into heat about twice a year there is nothing you can do to make her come on again, heat is a period and you can't make a period come when you want. if you're worried why don't you ask her vet?

Answer 8

If you do want to breed her, please read up on it first.. :/ A lot of the poor puppies advertised in the news and such go to labs or abusive homes...I really think you should get her spayed.


Eh, ask the vet about it. I'm really not sure.

Answer 9

my dog goes into heat every 8 months, count every month between heats and you will no exactly when her heat is due, take notes about her heats

Answer 10

play with her nipples and tell her you love her ,but do you really think its a good idea to try to breed with her yourself