My dog started her period last week. When do I start breeding her?

Question

I breed my dog last year and I thought you were suppose to wait a specific number of days before you breed her with the male dog. I forget and I called my vet and the girl there told me to start asap. I asked her if I am suppose to wait until she stops bleeding and she told me no. That just does sound right how I did it last time. Can someone help me with this.

Thanks to the people who really help. To the others you have no idea the type of person I am. I have a pure breed pug who is perfect and people on the street stop me and ask for her puppies if I breed her. I did it once before and was extremely picky on who I would sell to. Don't be so judgemental!

Answer 1

If you don't know that dogs don't get periods, then you shouldn't be breeding them. Unethical and irresponsible breeders add to the kill rate in shelters around the country. Please read the AKC guidelines on being a good breeder, along with your dog club's code of ethics and breeding guidelines.


Edit: Just because your dog is purebred doesn't mean that she should be bred. That's a very selfish and unethical view. And people on the street shouldn't be the judges on if your dog is sound and breeding material. It should be people who work with pugs, show pugs, and can honestly point out flaws and problems. If you get offended by people giving you ethical breeder guidelines then you shouldn't be breeding. A responsible and ethical breeder takes criticism and uses it to become a better breeder. You aren't experienced, you don't know about heat cycles, your dog has not been OFA or CERF certified, you yell at people trying to help you - these are all BIG RED FLAGS that someone is a backyard breeder who doesn't know what they are doing. If you don't believe me, read the AKC breeding guidelines and the PUG club guidelines. I'm sure you'll find that you don't fit them.

Answer 2

Female dogs (bitches) ovulate between 10 and 12 days after their cycle (or, period) begins. If you know exactly what day she started bleeding, then you should breed her on the 10th and 12th days or, the 11th and 13th days.

Breeding her twice or even three times over the 3 - 4 day period ensures that her eggs will be fertilized during the most critical time in her cycle. Male sperm survives approximately 24 hours inside the female, so if you bred her a day too soon, then her eggs still stand a good chance of becomming fertilized the first time (day 10 or 11) and an even better chance the second time (day 12 or 13). Do not breed her more than 3 times though as this can be very stressful on her and reduce her chances of conception.

Then all you have to do is wait. At approximately 4 to 5 weeks, take her to the vet and have x-rays taken to confirm her pregnancy. You should be able to tell by her size that she is pregnant but, by having a few x-rays taken, you will be able to tell how many puppies she is carrying and whether or not they are developing properly.

At the 60 to 63 day mark, she will start her labor and you will have a litter of puppies to help take care of. Use your Vet (not his assistant or receptionist) as a valuable resource for your questions, talk to other people who have bred their dogs and read a lot of good quality books on breeding and raising dogs, specifically your breed.

It is very important to remember that puppies need a lot of your attention as well as their mom's. They will be with you for at least 6 weeks and longer depending on how fast you sell them. DO NOT breed your dog for the fun of it. Make sure you have buyers for you puppies, or at least make sure there is a demand for your breed of puppies BEFORE you breed your dog.

If your dog is not a pure bred dog then I wouldn't recomend breeding. And, if she is pure-bred it is strongly recommended that you match your dog with another of the same breed, or another breed to end up with a popular cross breed - like a golden-poo (golden retriever - poodle cross), for example.

Answer 3

I know it's a little late, but It's funny that I just seen this. My dog also started her heat recently. My vet told me to breed on days 9, 11, and 13 of her heat. The first day you saw blood counts as day 1. I hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 4

from day 1 of when your dog starts bleeding you should breed your dog on days 11 and 13 this is when they are most fertile and will allow a male dog to penetrate her, other signs maybe she is lifting her tail to accept a male, you can still breed your dog regardless of whether their bleeding or not as the amount of blood varies between different breeds
hope this has helped

Answer 5

initially. in canines its no longer a era. in the adventure that your that uneducated about canines u dont want to be breeding them. there are sooo many undesirable domestic dogs and kittens accessible why ought to you want to reproduce extra. my advise in the previous you try that is flow volunteer at your interior sight animal guard for no less than 2 months. then in case you nevertheless want to reproduce your canines then flow ahead and do it. you'd be suprised at how promptly you regulate your concepts.

Answer 6

Well i have to wait 9-12 days after my dog got in heat to breed her. I wonder if it depends on the breed. You should look for a book that pretains to your dogs breed they offer the best advice. Some are written by pro breeders.

Answer 7

While she is bleeding she is in heat which is not like when female humans are bleeding. She is ovulating now with the bleeding so she has to be breed now before it stops.

Answer 8

First of all,it's called 'heat'.As in,'my dog is in heat'.And you expose them to a male while they're in heat,as many times as necessary until she accepts him,to put it nicely.I think the period in which they are the most receptive is days 2-4 of their heat,but don't quote me on that.

Answer 9

no ur supposed to breed her while she is bleeding. ur really lucky if you waited till after and she still took. breed her asap!

Answer 10

Don't breed your dog .....Stop being selfish ....And just look after you innocent dog