when can i breed my boxer?

Answer 1

I just recently started breeding my boxer, she is two. wait until the eighth day of her menstrual cycle. this is when her progestrine levels are at their highest. Take her to the vet for a progestrine test if you's like. Just educate yourself as much as you can so the puppies don't go to neglectful or abusive homes.

Answer 2

She should be at least two before you attempt to breed her. As everyone else said though, if you have to ask this, and you aren't asking this of another breeder, or your veterinarian, you should not be breeding. My Boxer was the stud for a backyard breeder. They are very kind people, and they have good stock, but they bred a papered, show quality Boxer (now mine) to an unpapered, 9 month old female. That first litter she only had one pup, and after her second litter, she passed away due to complications from her C-section. Most of her issues came from her young age and sexual/reproductive immaturity. I love the family and their pets, but they were not doing the best by the breed, nor does it sound like you will be. As was mentioned by a few people, get involved in showing, join a breed association, talk to other breeders, and make sure what you are breeding is going to produce better Boxers, not just a litter of puppies because you want it.

Answer 3

First of all it seems from this question that you do not have the knowledge to be breeding any kind of dog let alone boxers. I am not trying to offend but most reputable breeders do a great deal of research and learning about the breed including things about breeding before they decide that they are going to breed.

Second of all boxers have several health problems associated with the breed; Cancers of all types, sub aortic stenosis (a genetic heart valve condition), BCM (boxer cardiomyopathy another heart problem), they are prone to allergies and skin conditions, and also thyroid conditions.

Reputable breeders test for the heart diseases with Auscultation by a board certified cardiologist to listen for murmers, echocardiography to look at the blood flow through the valves in the heart, 24 hour holter to count any VPC's (abnormal heart beats) that can be indicitive of BCM, Hip x-rays to look for dysplasia, and full thyroid panel. All of these tests should be done BEFORE breeding your dog.

You should also know the boxer standard very well and be breeding towards the standard or the "perfect" dog as described by the standard. Boxers should not be bred before 18 months to 2 years as they are not yet fully grown until that time. You should also be in touch with an experienced person in the breed to be your mentor.

Breeding is much more than making money, in fact when done properly and ethically most breeders that I know of LOSE money when breeding and showing.

As far as when you will need to replace him that is up to your dog. I recently bred my boxer ***** to an 8 year old boxer that is still successfully doing live breedings. Some dogs breed well into double digits but you should be aware that sperm count and motility can decline with age and you should have this looked at occasionally when your dog gets older.

Please for the sake of the breed do your research and talk to reputable breeders before deciding to breed your dog

Answer 4

When she is about 2.

Answer 5

First of all, why do you feel you need to? Is she a show ring or obedience ring champion?? Is she a prime example of the breed standard? Has she been evaluated by a boxer expert? Is she over the age of 2 and had hips and elbows x-rayed for OFA? Has she had her eyes examined for a CERF exam? Has her heart been evaluated to determine if she is carrying a fatal heart disease that boxers have (dilated cardiomyopathy)?

If the answer to even one of these questions is NO, then you should NOT breed your dog. There are too many dogs put to death every year to bring another poorly bred litter into the world. Contact your local boxer rescue group and find out how difficult it is to find homes for all the purebred boxers they find in high kill shelters. It's truly sad.

Answer 6

Dogs have their first heat cycle around 9- 12 mths. of age. It is best to wait until after she is at least a year.
First she will bleed a little, then swell to twice her normal size.(her vulva that is) A good way to tell if she will accept her mate is to rub her back right above her tail while she is standing. If her tail cocks over to the right or left...she's ready!!!
LOts of great info on the internet too. That can explain it in a lot more detail. Which you should do because if she does get pregnant there are a lot of things to know to prepare for the birthing process and possible complications. Some include tearing the placenta away from the puppy and suctioning the mouth.. to cutting the cord if the mother doesn't. Great info on the web!!
Hope this helps a little!
From a long time breeder of beautiful Yorkie-poos!
Don't worry about asking questions. As the old saying goes. How could you know if you don't ask!
Good Luck!!

Answer 7

I agree with the person that said you shouldn't be breeding if you don't know this answer. There are so many unwanted dogs in this world even pure breds like your boxer. Dogs should not be bred, unless certain circumstances exist. In this case I don't think they do.
I think you should show boxers in the show ring for a few years and get involved with their breed before you start making puppies.

Answer 8

Why breed?!? Go to http://www.petfinder.com and type "boxer" in the breed and check out all of the unwanted boxers (and all other animals and breeds) already out there in foster care and rescue groups. Really, it's healthier and more loving for her to not breed and be spayed.

Answer 9

When you have studied the breed and have gotten all necessary health clearances, when you have found the right stud that is strong in areas your bitc@ is weak, when you have homes for all the pups, when you are willing to take back all pups created by you and when you have done enough research about breeding that you do not have to post questions on YA. Until then you shouldn't breed.

Answer 10

At least 2 years old, if not, a little bit older. But if you have to ask, you shouldn't be breeding your dog in the first place.