Dog ABC - Things You Need to Know When Breeding Dogs

Things You Need to Know When Breeding Dogs

If you want some excitement in your life, breeding dogs can be a great deal of fun. Watching puppies being born can be so exciting and rewarding as well. However, there are risks involved if you do not give the proper attention and care to the new puppies. You may actually find it frustrating or you may fail if you do not breed puppies in the appropriate manner.

What to Do?
If you want to breed

dogs, there are a variety of things that you are going to need to know. You will need to know how to prepare, how to handle puppies, the right time to breed your dog and many other things as well. If you want your breeding experience to be successful and you want to raise puppies that are healthy and happy, then knowing the basics of dog breeding is extremely important.

When to Breed
It is important that you only breed your dog at the right time. You can breed your female when she shows the first sign of being in heat. About every six months, a female goes into heat, even when they are less than one year old. It is important that you wait until the female is fully developed before you breed her or they may be some problems. It can be risky to breed a female before she is fully developed. Remember that some breeds may take up to two years to be fully developed, while smaller breeds may be ready to breed earlier.

One of the best ways to find out when the best time to breed is, is to talk to your vet. They may be able to do some exams and tests on your female to see if she is ready to breed and then to nurse puppies.

Tips for Successful Breeding
If your dog is full grown and is ready to breed, you then need to start looking for the right male to breed her with. In order for the male to breed successfully, usually he needs to be in an environment that is familiar. More than likely you will need to take your female to the home of the male dog. Be sure that she is fertile when you take her to be bred. Usually she will be most fertile between the 10th-14th day of her heating, although some dogs may vary.

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