Any hints on how to get 2 inexperienced dogs to breed. The male doesn't realize there's more to it.?

Question

We've skipped the females 1st. heat. She'll stand for him, but he can't quite figure it out, and gets done before he's really done. We have professional breeders of the same breed as friends and have told us some things, I am just wandering if I can get any more suggestions. The male is 2 1/2 yrs. old.

My dogs are regularly at the vet for whatever they need and if theres ever a problem. Yes, they have awesome pedigrees. The female is 21 mths. And thanks to the brain guy who gave me the hint that the male may not figure it out until he is about 3.

Answer 1

Experienced breeders should have told you to wait until the female is two years old. He will likely be mature enough to figure it out by the time the female is two. Many males don't 'get it' until 3 years old. Most of my breed won't do it right until then.

Answer 2

Honestly, if you are asking this question, you probably have not done enough research to be ready to breed your dogs. Have you done the necessary physical checks on both dogs, and do you have the lineage of both dogs going back several generations? Remember, all breeds have breed-specific health issues that you must take pains not to pass to future generations, and only with the thorough health checks and proven past lines can you be sure you aren't doing so.

Detailed information on breeding, the risks, and requirements can be found here:

www.learntobreed.com

UPDATE: You say that they are at the vet whenever there is a problem and have regular checkups, but please know that a pre-breeding physical is much different. Be sure to take them in for one of those specifically as well.

Also, if your dogs have good pedigrees, your ownership papers should state whether the dogs were sold as "pet quality" dogs (in which case the contract most likely states that they need to be neutered or spayed as they are not considered to meet the breeding standards), or whether they can indeed be bred. Usually according to the contract, if you decide to breed them, you are required to notify the original breeder and use one of their stud dogs. At the very least, if the dogs truly are papered with pedigrees that go back at least five generations, the original breeder will be able to guide you and help you match your dogs with a male or ***** that will balance out any imperfections that exist. I would highly recommend contacting them for guidance. Remember, just being registered with the AKC does not mean that the dog is breeding quality.

Answer 3

Experienced breeders don't usually use 2 inexperienced dogs, it's just asking for problems. A maiden bi tch is better bred to an experienced stud, and a first time stud is best with an experienced bi tch.

Please do more research before even attempting to breed. Your female is much too young anyways.

Answer 4

Why are you breeding in the first place? Are you not aware that nearly 10,000 animals will be put to sleep everyday in this country due to pet overpopulation? If you are asking how to breed on yahoo answers you are clearly not a reputable or experienced breeder and need to do some research not only into breeding but the pet overpopulation tragedy in this country.

Answer 5

That is why experienced breeders will use a stud that is experienced on a maiden bit ch, or vice versa.

Did you have her in for a pre-breeding exam? NOT a regular checkup, but a pre-breeding exam? She could have a physical problem.

Answer 6

If you really feel like you need to breed your dog, you should wait until at least her 3rd heat.

If the male dog cannot mount the female properly, you might have to use a gloved hand and help guide him into her. Another option is in-vitro fertilization.

Answer 7

Here's my suggestion - do the breed a favor and get yours fixed, then focus on rescuing others of that breed.