How do I know when my female dog is ready to breed?

Question

Looks like she's in heat now. She's been bleeding for a few days now. Is she ready? Or is it better after the bleading stops? Please help.

OK! It was just a basic ?! For those of u giving a lecture on how the world is overpopulated with dogs--GET A LIFE! Should instead worry about more important things and not whether I'm breeding my dog or not. IF U HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, THEN DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!

Those that actually helped, thanks.

Answer 1

hey girl forget what everyone else is saying they act like they never had to ask for advice for their first time of doing something. everyone needs advise once in awhile but yeah your dog is ready when they bleed like that they in heat so do what cha do good luck

Answer 2

Do your dog a favor and have it spayed. You have already lost a valuable advantage by not having it spayed before its first heat. It now has an increased risk of mammary cancer. You are not knowledgeable about dogs and would be a backyard breeder and these are to be scowled at. Leave the breeding to experts that spend years and much money in producing high quality dogs for pets.

Answer 3

Your dog is ready to breed after she is 2 years old & has finished her AKC championship in the conformation ring. The show ring is the proving ground for breeding quality, so a dog that does not finish is not of a quality to breed. Then, she must undergo all genetic testing and health clearances available for the breed and be tested for brucellosis just prior to mating.
If you don't even know the basics of the estrus cycle, you should not be breeding your dog. What will you do, in your inexperience when a life-threatening complication arises during whelping?
HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DECIDING TO BREED YOUR DOG:

Have they completed their AKC championships in the ring, thereby proving their quality as breeding stock?

Have you studied their pedigrees to determine possible genetic defects going back decades?

Have you evaluated male and female against the written breed standard to determine why their particular offspring would make a viable contribution to the breed?

Have you done the requisite health tests?

Are you willing to have their eyes and hips certified?

Do you understand the risk to the female in breeding her?

Are you willing to pay for a Caesaran, (quite common, about $1,000.00 + postnatal care)

Are you willing to supplement and tube feed puppies for 24 hours a day?

Are you willing to spend 12 weeks hand raising puppies in your home?

Are you willing to go to the expense of 12 weeks of shots and wormings for however many puppies you bring into the world?

Are you willing to interview dozens of potential pet buyers to determine exactly which ones will be the absolute Best homes for your puppies?

Will you have a spay/neuter clause in your pet buyer contract requiring proof of spaying/neutering before each pup is 6 months old?

Will you GUARANTEE that for if ANY reason during the life of the puppies you've bred, their owners can no longer keep them, they must be returned to you?


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Answer 4

I have to agree with the others who said if you don't know the answer, then you should not breed your dog. It's not meant to be mean, but rather to encourage you to get the proper education and training before you make a huge mistake. The question you asked is truly elementary for breeders. Many breeds have their own challenges that you should know about before breeding your dog (i.e. 98% of bulldogs must be delivered via C-section). Incorrect breeding leads to overpopulation, birth defects, inbreeding, and a whole host of other problems. Please spay this girl, join a local club for your breed, speak with your vet, and make sure you understand everything about your particular breed before trying. Anything else would be irresponsible.

Answer 5

You'll know when she's at least 2 years old, has had her hips, elbows, and other health tests done (luxating patella, eyes, etc), when she's been temperament tested by either the ATTS or has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen, and has been titled in some sort of sport like agility, field trials, Schutzhund, obedience, to prove she is of good breeding stock. Just because she is shown doesn't mean she is. That's like saying only super models are good breeding stock. Yeah right...

In other words, be a LOVING and RESPONSIBLE owner and spay your female.

Answer 6

Well, first, lets talk about breeding.

You should not allow your dog to have puppies more than two or three times. (It is hard on them).

Second, your dog should be at least two years old, to ensure her body is equipped and developed for such an endeavor.

Beyond that, she is probably in heat. You will notice when a male dog is around, it will probably be very anxious and aggressive trying to get to her. She will also want to wander more than normal, and probably be more affectionate towards you.

Puppies are a lot of fun, but make sure you are ready for the responsibility. You should do a little research.

Answer 7

It sounds like you need to do some more research into breeding. Just because she is in heat doesn't mean she should be used for breeding.

Have you done any health testing on her (cardio, thyroid, CERF, hips)? Has the potential sire been tested for any of these?

Answer 8

She isn't until you are - and you need to know a LOT more about breeding before you'll be ready to even think about starting.

Answer 9

typically, the female won't allow the male to breed unless it is the optimal time. each dog is different, but typically the first stage is a few days that you should notice bleeding and swelling and the male dogs will be really trying but she won't be willing, then the second stage she will be willing to mate (4-10 days), the third stage she will be much less willing to mate with a male.

Answer 10

Why do you want to breed when there are soooooooooo many dogs out there that need homes. I don't agree with that @ all. Why not get her fixed and you wouldn't have to ask that question.