I want to breed my femal and male dog. Is there a way that I can help her go into heat?

Question

What are some signs of them being ready to breed? Any breeding information you could give would be very helpful.

Answer 1

Just keep them together...they will manage on their own.

Answer 2

Some signs that she is ready to breed is she will stand for the male, he will try to mount her and she will let him, she will also do what's called flagging with her tail (that is if she's a breed with a tail) she will let her tail hang to one side. Females will not be receptive of a male until the second week of their heat cycle. Having the male with the female at all times might cause her to go into heat, but not unless she's almost ready to come in on her own.

Answer 3

Theres nothing you can do to make your female go into heat. You'll know when she is ready. She'll usually start to spot. When she is ready to breed, she will back up to the male, and stick her "privates" right in the males face. It doesn't always go so well, so, be prepared, sometimes the female will attack the male.

I hope you are breeding two registered, papered dogs. Do lots, and lots of research.

Answer 4

No you can't "help" her go into heat. Why are you breeding these dogs when you obviously know nothing about breeding? What do you know about helping her whelp these puppies? Do you know anything at all about raising the puppies? Do you have homes lined up for them or will they end up in shelters? Please think about what you're doing and whether or not you have any valid reasons for wanting to breed these dogs. Both of them would be much healthier if they were spayed and neutered.

Answer 5

the first thing I recomend is a complete medical check up for both animals. including tests for possible medical problems, hips, eyes, etc. this can be expensive but it will ensure healthy puppies. next you should wait to breed any breed until the female is fully grown. between 1-2 years of age. then you should ensure theat the puppies will have good homes by taking prospective buyers names and comtact info as well as doing aditional information on life style, dog knowledge, and ability to care for the dog for the next 10 to 20 years. if all these check out and you still want to breed your dogs then you will have to wait until your females goes into heat. which depending on the breed and health can be between every 6-12 months. breeding dogs responciblly can be very expensive. Unless you are prepared to care for both your dog and all of its puppies for the rest of their lives I would suggest you not breed dogs. Talk to a veterinarian before deciding to breed your dogs. also volunteering at a local animal shelter may help increase your knowlge about dogs and your ability to decide whether or not you should breed dog. this is not something to do just for the money, or because your dogs are good dogs and you think everyone would like one of your puppies. there are many books on the subject of breeding dogs and I suggest that you find several and start reading.

Answer 6

The fact that you are even asking such a question concerns me. It's obvious that you know nothing about the biology of dogs much less what it takes to safely breed and care for a pregnant dog. Whelping dogs take a lot of care and attention AND knowledge as a lot can go wrong.
In addition to this, there is the fact that every day in our country thousands of dogs and puppies are put to sleep in animal shelters because there are not enough homes for them all. And you want to allow your poor dog to make more? Please contact breeders in your area to find out what all is involved in the safe and successful breeding of dogs. If done correctly it is typically NOT A PROFITABLE venture.
You should do yourself and your dogs a favor by getting them spayed and neutered. I know someone who made the mistake of waiting too long and ended up with 7 out of the litter of 10 surviving. She also had over one thousand dollars in vet bills because of the difficulty the mother dog had during delivery.
There are many advantages to spay and neuter surgery for your pets. There are few, if any, benefits of breeding your dogs. Please talk to someone that has dealt with a minimum of eight weeks of puppies in the house before you make the decision to breed your dogs.
PLEASE reconsider your decision as it is ill conceived (no pun intended).

Answer 7

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

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

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

are these purebred dogs who will be going to responsible homes? or is this for your own personal amusement? there are so very many irresponsible pet owners- try not to be one of them. unless these dogs are being bred to earn a living or improve a breed- just don't let it happen. get them spayed and neutered. if you want puppies so bad, go to the pound and adopt some. thats where the leftovers of irresponsible owners end up.

Answer 9

Just have to comment that your question is funny. Ask any woman how to MAKE them get their period sooner and they will all laugh. Your female will go into heat in her own good time. As to the signs, no clue, both of my females are fixed.

Answer 10

Oh, god, don't breed your dogs. There are literally hundreds of thousands of dogs euthanized daily in all the pounds.( Dont believe me, call your pound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the world for sure doesn't need is any more dogs. I my self have rescued 6, the latest three are still my pets.....and they all have sad stories: Benny was thrown out of a car on a freeway in LA, broke a leg. Another dog was thrown out with him, don't know what happened to that one. A lady stopped at risk to her own life, was able to gather him up, get him to a vet. She told the vet to set his leg, she couldn't keep him but would pay his bill. When he was well, she took him to a rescue place. I adopted him. Robyn was deserted in the hills above my house --- thrown out with three others. The hills are home to lots of coyotes. One lady driving in back of me said she would gather up the dogs, I tried to chase down the van that dumped them to get her license, but lost her on the winding mountain road. The lady adopted two, I took one -- named her Robyn. The third dog was a runaway from a cruel home -- they docked her tail by chopping it off -- almost at the very base. She has a huge scar, and not enough tail left for it to be fixed by a vet. They also cut off her dew claws with scissors......She was in the pound, scheduled to be euthanized....... She is a beautiful show quality!!!!!!!(not some mutt, honey) red doberman

Don't breed your dogs, honey. Get them both fixed, and enjoy them as pets. PLLLEEEEEESSE.....

Answer 11

Breeding info?? Leave it to the pros. Get your dogs altered and do the world a favor!

http://www.mateerlabs.com/breedingrights.htm