Do dogs have to breed the whole time female is in heat to become pregnant? My female was in heat and still has a week to go, Smaller male got her a few times, Mostly slip matings, but 2 ties for 10min, I took him home and I was wondering if she could be pregnant?
2006-09-06 12:50:04 · 10 answers · asked by ro l 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's not that I don't know the basics, I have done reasearch for a year now, Just want to hear diffrent oppinons then what I have learned, Being that My dog only had slip matings and Because he was alot smaller then her he needed assistance to reach her, and I had learned that if they have slip matings to hold them together from 10-20 min.
2006-09-07 09:30:50 · update #1
She probably is pregnant. The only difference between breeding her early and breeding her late is that if it is toward the end of the fertile period there is a chance for a greater number of pups than if she mates during the first couple of days. Why did you leave a female in heat where a male could get to her not just once but a few times? That is very irresponsible if you are not planning on breeding her and if you were planning a breeding you really need to study a lot more beforehand. It isn't something to be done on a whim. There are too many dogs in shelters with medical problems and a million other reasons for you to keep her locked up when she's in heat or get her spayed.
2006-09-06 13:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!!!!!!!!
2006-09-07 10:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most if not all females will only "stand" for breeding 2-4- days while in season. If the male and her tied up 2 times for 10 minutes, odds are she is PG Take her to vet if she is and you don't want it, have him abort, if you want them then Congrats are in order
2006-09-06 20:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only breed your dogs a couple days a week....when she is out of being heat take her to the vet and then you will find out...my puppy is in heat...but waiting to breed her when shes 2...
2006-09-06 19:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by *Hello* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another freaking idiot!!! I think there are WAY too many people that enjoy watching dogs have sex. There are sure way too many people who are "wannabe" breeders who have NO CLUE!!!!!!!!!!! This breeding stuff you are asking is BASIC and can be found on any breeding website. So why come on here and look stupid????
2006-09-06 20:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She most certainly could be pregnant. It only takes one tie to produce puppies if the timing is right.
2006-09-06 20:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are that your dog will be pregnant and to whichever dog got there first. dogs are v.highly furtile whilst in season and most of the time it will only take the once!
2006-09-06 19:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it only takes 1 time....my boxer was stuck for about maybe 2 minutes, and she is in labor as I write this.....
2006-09-06 19:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by bitchy_woman_yet_sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you breeding dogs if you don't know the basics??? This is the EASY part!!!
2006-09-07 12:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-06 19:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by ang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋