Does my female dog have to be in heat to breed?

Question

Okay, for all you people on here that have nothing good to say to me shut up! I am not breeding her all the time. Just one litter. And you stupid guy who says "If you dont know the answer you shouldnt be breeding" Get a life! This is my first female dog, I am excited for puppies. Sorry I don't have a masters in puppy breeding. *sigh* ONE litter thats all.... I already know 3 people who want a puppy and I want one too so there is 4 puppies that have homes already.

oh and mr "pink...." whatever im not as young as you think i do have a family a son and a husband and a house I am perfectly capable of making my own decisions and do not need you advice on whether or not to let my girl have puppies... that is not the question i posted

Answer 1

I'm a Dog breeder ,and yes they have to be in heat .
every six month's they come in heat . twice a year .
they have to be a yr old or older to become in heat .
after the dog gets her count ,66 day's that's exactly the due date .
she gets pregnant right away ,from first try ,but they do it all the time ,if you have children ,move the dog's to another room ,don't be concern how much they go at it ,it's normal ,just a little x-rated for little eyes ,because they lock for a good 15 minute's .
good luck ,hope i helped.

Answer 2

Your library in your city will have some great books that can get you through the breeding as well as throught pregnancy and gestation. Also there are books on rearing pups. Usually when the discharge turns a straw color the female is ready to breed. Unfortunately, all dogs don't fit the norm. A vet can take a swab to help pinpoint the correct time if in doubt. But an experienced male dog doesn't need a swab to tell. ;)

Answer 3

Hey girl, people go crazy over the breeding questions. I would just google what ever you need actual info for and only use this site for opinions. Questions hardly get answered correctly here anyways. I'll always search a question too before I ask. That way you might get an answer and not have to ask, you'll get an idea of the type response to expect and you'll know how to word your question so you avoid all the common sense crap people like to throw in. Be careful with contraversial subjects here, people are rude as hell. Watch, I'll get some thumbs down for this one, or maybe even a shitty comment! :)

Answer 4

i agree that another litter is the last thing this world needs, but i dont think that you dont have the right to breed your dog, but i suggest a few things first
1. get her hips/eyes/ elbows checked and certified
2. if possible show her, conformation
3. select the stud very carefully
4. wait a year, do reasearch, and no on yahoo questions about dog breeding and dog health,
5.dont expect to make a dime, or even break even
6. have fun with it, but dont use it as a bird and the bees thing for the kids, and dont just throw them together and wait for them to screw, you should have two people there to hold them when they are done

Answer 5

If you need to ask that question, you certainly don't need to be breeding!

Whatever breed of dog you have, research it and the health issues that afflict that breed. Have her health testing done, and if the results come back favorable, then consider breeding her. Then make sure the male is health tested. There is alot more to it than alot of people think, that is why you got the answers you did.

Posting in a PUBLIC forum, you're going to get PUBLIC opinions.

Answer 6

this is an illustrated site to answer your questions about breeding, from beginning to end> http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/whelping.html
.. but, I would recommend you get a good library book to help further..

To answer your direct question..a female dog goes through a cycle of estrus.. that is when they pass eggs that the male can fertilize.. If she doesn't first have a blood tinged discharge, and then pass the eggs (that is her 'heat') then there are no eggs for the male to fertilize..So, yes, she has to be in heat to produce eggs and to breed.

Answer 7

If they ain't bleedin' they ain't breedin'. Sorry to sound blunt, but that's the way it is. They don't do it for fun, and they aren't really interested otherwise. I've had several females, and the ones that weren't spayed, if they weren't in heat and some male tried anything, they'd get pretty darned vicious! lol!

Answer 8

Yes she has to be in heat..just make she is 2 years old before you breed her.

Answer 9

yes she does but if ur not gonna breed her get her spayed to prevent any unwanted pups and spaaying will also prevent many female dog problems, talk to ur local vet!

Answer 10

mosy likey yea because all dogs have to be in heat before haveing puppies so yes