[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1436},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fanimals\u002Fhow-to-breed-your-female-dog":3,"platform:site":860},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"body":11,"canonical":798,"category":799,"categorySlugs":804,"cid":805,"cover":806,"description":810,"extension":811,"featured":812,"language":813,"meta":814,"navigation":815,"noindex":812,"ogImage":816,"path":817,"publishedAt":818,"recipe":798,"related":819,"revisedAt":798,"seo":845,"seoDescription":810,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":798,"sources":846,"stem":850,"tagSlugs":851,"tags":853,"translations":856,"type":857,"url":858,"__hash__":859},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F2467.md","Breeding Your Female Dog: A Step-by-Step Handbook",[7],{"name":8,"slug":9,"role":10},"Hayden Carter","hayden-carter","author",{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":785},"minimark",[14,19,23,26,30,49,58,64,67,71,74,77,83,88,91,95,98,101,104,108,111,114,117,120,124,127,130,137,142,145,149,152,155,158,161,165,170,174,182,189,196,201,205,211,217,220,225,230,233,238,243,248,253,258,263,268,273,276,281,286,291,296,299,304,309,314,319,324,329,332,337,342,347,352,355,360,365,370,375,380,385,388,393,398,403,408,413,418,423,428,433,438,443,448,453,458,461,466,471,476,481,484,489,494,499,504,509,514,517,520,523,526,531,536,541,546,549,554,559,562,567,572,577,582,587,592,595,600,605,608,611,616,621,624,629,634,637,642,647,652,657,662,667,672,677,682,687,690,693,698,703,708,713,718,723,726,731,736,739,742,747,752,757,762,767,772,775,780],[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"breeding-your-female-dog-an-overview","Breeding Your Female Dog: An Overview",[20,21,22],"p",{},"Are you considering breeding your female dog? Knowing the right time and approach is crucial. A female dog typically experiences her first heat cycle between four months and two years of age—small breeds tend to start earlier, so the timing depends on her size and breed. While she can technically become pregnant during that first heat, it's generally advised to wait until her second or third estrus before breeding her.",[20,24,25],{},"After that initial cycle, she'll usually come into heat roughly every six months, though this interval can range from four to twelve months.",[15,27,29],{"id":28},"pre-breeding-checklist","Pre-Breeding Checklist",[31,32,33,37,40,43,46],"ul",{},[34,35,36],"li",{},"First, ensure you have loving homes lined up for all potential puppies. With so many dogs already in shelters, breeding should never be done just because your dog is nice or to show children the miracle of birth.",[34,38,39],{},"If you're committed to breeding, schedule a thorough health examination with your veterinarian beforehand.",[34,41,42],{},"Consider DNA testing for breed-specific genetic conditions. An experienced breeder should interpret the results, since not all genetic diseases are inherited. (1)",[34,44,45],{},"Have x-rays taken and certified for her hips and any other joints that might be problematic.",[34,47,48],{},"Reach out to the male dog's owner to coordinate the approximate date you'll bring your female.",[20,50,51],{},[52,53],"img",{"alt":54,"height":55,"src":56,"width":57},"",427,"\u002Fpics\u002Fea8d8adc778266392303.webp",640,[20,59,60],{},[61,62,63],"em",{},"A successful breeding",[20,65,66],{},"cc-by ickr.com xanboozled 2279467173",[15,68,70],{"id":69},"identifying-the-optimal-breeding-window-during-heat","Identifying the Optimal Breeding Window During Heat",[20,72,73],{},"If you've been observing your dog closely, you'll notice when she's ready. The spotting you've seen around the house will first become clear, then may stop entirely. At that point, she'll stand still and allow a male to mount her.",[20,75,76],{},"Some breeders suggest vaginal smears before mating to pinpoint the best day. Others perform vaginal swabs both before heat and in the early days of the cycle. The most precise method for determining the ideal breeding date is a progesterone assay (2). Your local vet can perform this test: blood samples are taken every one or two days, and when progesterone peaks, ovulation is occurring and she should be bred.",[20,78,79],{},[52,80],{"alt":54,"height":81,"src":82,"width":57},480,"\u002Fpics\u002Faebdb67dd8a2df49b79a.webp",[20,84,85],{},[61,86,87],{},"The most accurate way of determining her best breeding date would be a progesterone assay.",[20,89,90],{},"cc-by ickr.com bee 1116185",[15,92,94],{"id":93},"how-frequently-should-the-male-mate-her","How Frequently Should the Male Mate Her?",[20,96,97],{},"When using frozen sperm (artificial insemination), pinpointing ovulation is critical, but it's less essential if a live male is available. Sperm remains viable inside her for about five to seven days. So, if you breed her as soon as she's willing, then repeat every two or three days until she no longer accepts the male, all her eggs should be fertilized. Healthy sperm will be present when she ovulates (even though eggs are too immature to be penetrated), when eggs are ripe, and even as eggs begin to degenerate.",[20,99,100],{},"If your female resists mating, several factors could be at play. She might not actually be in heat, but if you're certain she is, the most common issue is that she simply doesn't want to mate with that particular male. A female who refuses a male will need some assistance.",[20,102,103],{},"An experienced breeder can demonstrate the safest way to restrain your dog. If you're not working with a breeder, proceed with caution—improper restraint can be dangerous for both you and your dog.",[15,105,107],{"id":106},"managing-the-mating-process","Managing the Mating Process",[20,109,110],{},"Stay present with your dogs during mating. My Siberian Huskies always knew what to do and never needed interference. With some breeds, however, you may need to support the female so she doesn't collapse under the male's weight, or even lift the male into position.",[20,112,113],{},"The male will mount, and the bulbus glandis swells, creating a “tie” that lasts about twenty minutes—though it can be as short as two minutes or as long as half an hour. He'll typically swing a back leg over and stand tied in a tail-to-tail position.",[20,115,116],{},"Never try to separate them at this stage. Don't shout, throw water, pour ice, or use any other crude methods you might have heard about.",[20,118,119],{},"Stay nearby to prevent the female from rolling and injuring the male, but do not attempt to pull them apart. It will be over soon.",[15,121,123],{"id":122},"post-mating-care","Post-Mating Care",[20,125,126],{},"After a successful mating, it's wise to walk the female but don't let her crouch to urinate for at least 20 minutes. While most sperm has already traveled up, it's still a good practice.",[20,128,129],{},"Repeat the mating in two or three days. Some breeders will keep your female during this period, but you can take her home if you prefer.",[20,131,132],{},[52,133],{"alt":54,"height":134,"src":135,"width":136},395,"\u002Fpics\u002F41e6cbfef81b4ba5b204.webp",597,[20,138,139],{},[61,140,141],{},"Don’t forget that you’ll be buying a lot of food if the breeding is successful.",[20,143,144],{},"cc-by ickr.com danisaacs 26479550",[15,146,148],{"id":147},"what-happens-next","What Happens Next?",[20,150,151],{},"If everything goes correctly, puppies will arrive about 58–63 days after breeding. For a week-by-week breakdown of what to expect, check out this short article.",[20,153,154],{},"Breeding a female dog can be a gamble. If you have a breed like the English Bulldog and think you'll profit because of her high purchase price, you might end up paying for a C-section and could even lose her if she dies during labor. Some breeds whelp more easily, but after genetic screening, hip x-rays, deworming medications, vaccinations, and increased food costs, you may end up losing money.",[20,156,157],{},"Unless your female has something valuable to contribute to the breed, and you're prepared to find permanent, loving homes for every puppy, she should be spayed.",[20,159,160],{},"Not every female dog needs to be bred.",[15,162,164],{"id":163},"further-reading","Further Reading",[31,166,167],{},[34,168,169],{},"How to Get a Dog to Produce More Milk for Her Puppies\nIf the breeding succeeds and your dog whelps but doesn't produce enough milk, there are a few simple remedies to try.",[15,171,173],{"id":172},"sources","Sources",[20,175,176,177,181],{},"(1) Indrebø A. ",[178,179,180],"strong",{},"Animal welfare in modern dog breeding",". Acta Vet Scand. 2008 Aug 19;50(Suppl 1):S6. i.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC4235000\u002F",[20,183,184,185,188],{},"(2) Santos NR, Beck A, Maenhoudt C, Billy C, Fontbonne A. ",[178,186,187],{},"Profile of Dogs’ Breeders and Their Considerations on Female Reproduction, Maternal Care and the Peripartum Stress","-An International Survey. Animals (Basel). 2021 Aug 11;11(8):2372. i.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC8388678\u002F",[20,190,191,192,195],{},"Wang S, Laloë D, Missant FM, Malm S, Lewis T, Verrier E, Strandberg E, Bonnett BN, Leroy G. ",[178,193,194],{},"Breeding policies and management of pedigree dogs in 15 national kennel clubs",". Vet J. 2018 Apr;234:130-135. i.nlm.nih.gov\u002F29680385\u002F",[20,197,198],{},[61,199,200],{},"This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.",[15,202,204],{"id":203},"questions-answers","Questions & Answers",[20,206,207,210],{},[178,208,209],{},"Question:"," Can my dog still get pregnant if the tie does not occur?",[20,212,213,216],{},[178,214,215],{},"Answer:"," If the male did not tie with your dog, that indicates that semen was not released. Dogs will sometimes mount but then jump off even before finishing.",[20,218,219],{},"Although I cannot guarantee it, as the male may have had a bizzare physiology, the female is not likely to be pregnant.",[20,221,222,224],{},[178,223,209],{}," My female dog lets my male dog mount her, but then she runs away and yelps. What should I do?",[20,226,227,229],{},[178,228,215],{}," If your female dog is not allowing your male dog to mount, or if she will not stand to be bred, it might be too early for her. If it is the right time, and she still will not stand, you can hold her in position, but you usually need help.",[20,231,232],{},"You really need to contact an experienced breeder in your area to help you with the dogs. Some vets will also help you with this, but you need to call around and find out if the vet is willing and able to help before making an appointment.",[20,234,235,237],{},[178,236,209],{}," My Cane Corsos have tied four mornings in a row, however, my female is still bleeding and willing to stand. Is that normal?",[20,239,240,242],{},[178,241,215],{}," That can be very normal. Good luck with your new puppies.",[20,244,245,247],{},[178,246,209],{}," My Chihuahua normally bleeds for up to two weeks. When is the best time to mate her?",[20,249,250,252],{},[178,251,215],{}," You should mate your dog when she stands to be bred. If her bleeding continues for more than about ten days, try putting her with the male each day and start breeding her as soon as she stands.",[20,254,255,257],{},[178,256,209],{}," My male dog mounted on my female dog that isn’t in heat and ejaculated inside her. Will the sperm live until she goes in heat, and will she get pregnant immediately because of that?",[20,259,260,262],{},[178,261,215],{}," A female dog that is not in heat will not allow a male to mount and ejaculate inside of her.",[20,264,265,267],{},[178,266,209],{}," My female dog sits down and won’t let my male dog do his business. What can I do?",[20,269,270,272],{},[178,271,215],{}," If your female is sitting down the solution is simple. You need to support her at the waist so that the male can mount and she is not able to sit down.",[20,274,275],{},"Some dogs will not like being forced and will try to bite. You may need to muzzle her for this.",[20,277,278,280],{},[178,279,209],{}," My male husky tied with my female husky once, and now she won’t stand for him. What can I do to help her?",[20,282,283,285],{},[178,284,215],{}," If your female will no longer stand for the male, it is usually because she is no longer in heat. If you want to force her to breed, you might be able to if the male is interested in mounting.",[20,287,288,290],{},[178,289,209],{}," Does the male dog’s weight have to be the same as the female?",[20,292,293,295],{},[178,294,215],{}," It does not need to be the same, and in most cases, it is not. In large dog breeds, the males are considerably larger. Some breeders want heavier females (small dog breeds) but use very tiny males.",[20,297,298],{},"If the male is tiny, he may need to stand on something to reach the female.",[20,300,301,303],{},[178,302,209],{}," My dog (Lhasa) is five-years-old. Can she still be in heat and get pregnant at this age?",[20,305,306,308],{},[178,307,215],{}," A five-year-old Lhasa is still a young dog, and will be able to go into heat and bear puppies. If she has never had a litter, be sure to have her examined by your regular vet.",[20,310,311,313],{},[178,312,209],{}," Should I put my female dog with the male dog in same cage to get them to breed?",[20,315,316,318],{},[178,317,215],{}," Do you mean a crate? No. When you are not with the female, she should not be with the male. Do not lock them together and walk away.",[20,320,321,323],{},[178,322,209],{}," My female dog was successfully stuck with a male four times in two days. After two days she refused the male. Now, it’s the 50th day but no pregnancy signs have appeared. Is she really pregnant?",[20,325,326,328],{},[178,327,215],{}," If her abdomen has not increased in size then she is probably not pregnant, but it is possible and I cannot tell you for sure. You need to take her to your regular vet and have an ultrasound done.",[20,330,331],{},"If your female is not pregnant, it is possible that she is not fertile. If the male is not a proven breeder he too may have problems.",[20,333,334,336],{},[178,335,209],{}," Is it normal for a female dog to let out a lot of the male’s sperm after unlocking?",[20,338,339,341],{},[178,340,215],{}," Yes. I have seen some breeders hold the female up (like a wheelbarrow), but there is so much sperm, a lot more semen cells than are even needed, that this is not necessary. Most of the semen is traveling up the females reproductive tract even before the male dismounts.",[20,343,344,346],{},[178,345,209],{}," After noticing her heat period, how many days do I count before taking her to a male dog?",[20,348,349,351],{},[178,350,215],{}," It will vary from dog to dog. It is usually about one week from when she starts bleeding until the day when she will stand to be bred.",[20,353,354],{},"If the owner of the male has a kennel and will allow you to bring the female there to stay, do so a few days ahead of time.",[20,356,357,359],{},[178,358,209],{}," Will the female still get pregnant if the male slips and they don’t tie?",[20,361,362,364],{},[178,363,215],{}," There have been rare instances of a male not tying and still inseminating a female, but in general if the male does not tie the female will not be pregnant.",[20,366,367,369],{},[178,368,209],{}," My 4-year-old German Shepherd has been bleeding for 11 days. When should I put her with a male?",[20,371,372,374],{},[178,373,215],{}," Dogs usually are swollen about a week, bleed about a week, and then are ready to breed in the final week. It can vary, as you have seen. Try to put your dog with the male now and see if she will stand to be bred.",[20,376,377,379],{},[178,378,209],{}," I saw sperm dripping out of my female dog three days after her last crossing. Is that bad?",[20,381,382,384],{},[178,383,215],{}," I think what you most likely saw was pus dripping from her vagina, not sperm. If she was bred and inseminated, it does not take that many cells, so if there was so much present that it was leaking out of your dog that is not a problem.",[20,386,387],{},"There would be two possible outcomes if it were pus. Your dog will have an infection and will not become pregnant, or your dog will have an infection and can give birth to dead or sick puppies. If this were my dog, I would want her to be checked out and have a vaginal swab, and maybe a culture.",[20,389,390,392],{},[178,391,209],{}," I have a dog in heat. She got tied by my male on the 16th day. Is it possible she could get pregnant?",[20,394,395,397],{},[178,396,215],{}," If a female is willing to stand to be bred, and the male ties, it is definitely possible that she will become pregnant.",[20,399,400,402],{},[178,401,209],{}," I noticed my Doberman trying to mate my female pitbull, but she has been bred, and I thought she was no longer in heat. If the Doberman gets to the female, can he breed with her even if she has already been bred?",[20,404,405,407],{},[178,406,215],{}," If your Doberman mates with your Pitbull, you might end up with a litter of mixed pups; some will have one father, some another. This is common in street dogs where breeding is not controlled. The best thing you can do is keep them separated until the female will no longer allow the male to mate.",[20,409,410,412],{},[178,411,209],{}," My dog is just 9 months old. Today my neighbor’s Lhasa mounted her and they got stuck for over 15 minutes. She’s not up to a year! What should I do?",[20,414,415,417],{},[178,416,215],{}," Your dog is too young to have puppies safely. The best thing for her would be to take her to your vet immediately before the pregnancy is too advanced and have her spayed.",[20,419,420,422],{},[178,421,209],{}," Is there a chance for my female dog to get pregnant if the male successfully ties but only for a very short time?",[20,424,425,427],{},[178,426,215],{}," It is possible. If the male was “tied” to the female, that indicates that sperm was released. To be sure, however, you can schedule an appointment with your vet for an ultrasound. Call and find out at what time your vet wants to do the procedure.",[20,429,430,432],{},[178,431,209],{}," Is it ok to bathe my female dog after breeding?",[20,434,435,437],{},[178,436,215],{}," Many dogs come home from breeding covered in mud, dirt, or fluids, so they usually need a bath. As long as your dog does not get very excited, it is fine to bathe her as soon as you get home. If your dog gets very upset during bathing, you should wait a few days, or give her a dry bath with finely ground oatmeal and then brush the coat out thoroughly.",[20,439,440,442],{},[178,441,209],{}," My dog is five-months-old. When should I breed her?",[20,444,445,447],{},[178,446,215],{}," Your dog is still a puppy. She is not finished growing so if she has puppies now her bones will stop growing in length, and she will not attain her full size. Never breed a dog until she is mature. Wait until she is about 18 months old.",[20,449,450,452],{},[178,451,209],{}," My dog had 1.7 Progesterone last Wednesday, then 8.9 on Monday. She was bred Tuesday evening, at a 25 min tie. We tried Wednesday evening again, but the male showed no further interest, and neither did she. Do you think one breeding was enough?",[20,454,455,457],{},[178,456,215],{}," One time is sometimes enough. If the male was not willing to mate, and she did not want to stand to be mated, that would indicate that her hormone levels had fallen.",[20,459,460],{},"She is probably already bred. Take good care of her for the next two months.",[20,462,463,465],{},[178,464,209],{}," Is ten-years-old too old to breed a female Brussel Griffon?",[20,467,468,470],{},[178,469,215],{}," A middle-aged dog can still be bred if she has had puppies before. At ten, however, even a small breed like a Brussels Griffon should not be bred. If you are planning on selling the puppies, it is unlikely that the registering organization (like the AKC) is even going to allow the litter to be registered.",[20,472,473,475],{},[178,474,209],{}," My boy and girl dog mate several times a day. Is this normal during her heat?",[20,477,478,480],{},[178,479,215],{}," There is nothing wrong with dogs breeding multiple times. As a breeder though you should have facilities that allow you to keep your dogs apart so that you can control whom they breed with.",[20,482,483],{},"The only problem that a female may experience if she is bred too often is a vaginal infection from the introduction of numerous bacteria (from the male). This does not happen very often, and street dogs usually breed with every available male in the neighborhood and have no problems.",[20,485,486,488],{},[178,487,209],{}," My female lab is one-year-old now. and she is allowing the male to mate with her. so should I just let them do their thing or keep them apart?",[20,490,491,493],{},[178,492,215],{}," You should keep the dogs apart even if the female is willing to stand to be bred. The earliest that you should consider breeding a dog is eighteen-months, but two years is even better.",[20,495,496,498],{},[178,497,209],{}," My Golden Retriever is in heat, so what should I do to breed her successfully?",[20,500,501,503],{},[178,502,215],{}," If you have never bred your dog before you need to discuss this with a Golden breeder before proceeding. Are you even sure your female should be bred? Do you have homes for the puppies? If the new owner brings a puppy back, are you going to find him a new home or adopt him yourself? These are the questions you should have the answer to before moving forward.",[20,505,506,508],{},[178,507,209],{}," I have crossed my female dog on both her 3rd and 4th heat but she didn’t get pregnant. During her 3rd heat, I crossed her on the 9th, 11th and 13th day: she bled on the 13th day in the morning but the vet said it was as a result of forcing her to be crossed on the 9th day. On her 4th heat, I crossed her with a different male from her 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th and even 17th day but still she didn’t get pregnant. Please what should I do?",[20,510,511,513],{},[178,512,215],{}," It sounds like you are doing everything correctly. If you had not tried to mate her to another male already, that would be my first suggestion.",[20,515,516],{},"The other big possibility is that she is not ovulating and will not become pregnant. It does happen, although it is very unusual.",[20,518,519],{},"When her next heat occurs I would try another male. Allowing the male to mount at the time you indicated is the correct thing. If she fails to get pregnant again, you can keep trying the same thing (because sometimes these things do happen), get her spayed so that you no longer have to monitor her when she comes in heat, or take her to your closest veterinary college for a full work up.",[20,521,522],{},"The vet team at the university might decide to examine her uterus and ovaries with an endoscope. They might try hormonal treatment to bring her into estrus and then flush her uterus to examine any eggs that are shed.",[20,524,525],{},"This is going to cost you money. If the potential gains from the puppies is not worth it then it would be better to have her spayed. If you are a hobby breeder then you may just be looking for one of her puppies, in which case the costs are not the main issue. You really have to decide.",[20,527,528,530],{},[178,529,209],{}," Does a male dog also need to be in heat?",[20,532,533,535],{},[178,534,215],{}," Male dogs do not need to be in heat. They are responsive and able to fertilize the female dog at any time.",[20,537,538,540],{},[178,539,209],{}," My female Rottweiler has been bleeding for two days now. When should I take her to a male?",[20,542,543,545],{},[178,544,215],{}," Most dogs bleed for about a week. They are not willing to stand to be bred until the bleeding stops.",[20,547,548],{},"You can take her at any time but she will probably not stand to be bred. This varies from dog to dog so the best thing you can do is take her to the male, let him try to breed, and if she is not interested, take her back in two days.",[20,550,551,553],{},[178,552,209],{}," How well are Doberman Pinchers in labor? I was thinking of breeding my female, but I’d be lost if she didn’t survive.",[20,555,556,558],{},[178,557,215],{}," There are always issues and some dangers of breeding your dog. Have you had your Dobie checked for Von Willebrands disease? If she starts bleeding after delivery, she could bleed out and die.",[20,560,561],{},"If she were my dog, I would prefer not to risk her life.",[20,563,564,566],{},[178,565,209],{}," I artificially inseminated my dog, and some came out. Could she still be pregnant?",[20,568,569,571],{},[178,570,215],{}," There is no way to know how much, if any, went into your female dog. The only way to know for sure is to have her pregnancy tested.",[20,573,574,576],{},[178,575,209],{}," I have a 2-year-old female lab. How many times should she mate to become pregnant?",[20,578,579,581],{},[178,580,215],{}," Once may be enough. However, to ensure that all of the eggs released by your Lab are fertilized, I always let my dogs mate every two days while the female will stand to be bred. Usually, it is 3 or 4 times.",[20,583,584,586],{},[178,585,209],{}," Why is it not good to breed my female dog the first time she comes into heat, and what would it do to her if I do?",[20,588,589,591],{},[178,590,215],{}," Breeding a dog the first time she comes into heat is not a good idea. To give you an example, this would be like allowing a 12-year-old girl to have a child. She might be able to do so physically, but she is not really mature.",[20,593,594],{},"There are many possible side effects. If you allow this to happen, your dog will probably be stunted physically and possibly mentally.",[20,596,597,599],{},[178,598,209],{}," My female dog is 8. I’m wondering if it’s too late to mate my pitbull. I kinda feel like she needs at least 1 litter. Am I crazy?",[20,601,602,604],{},[178,603,215],{}," Eight is too old for a large dog like a pitbull to have her first litter. That would be like asking a 50 year old woman to have her first child. It may be possible in some instances, but it is not a good idea.",[20,606,607],{},"Does your dog NEED to have a litter? Not at all. She is going to be just fine without it. To avoid the development of pyometra (a uterine infection, which can cause her to die) and uterine and ovarian cancer, you should talk to your vet about having her spayed.",[20,609,610],{},"Not crazy! Thanks for asking before putting her through this.",[20,612,613,615],{},[178,614,209],{}," The male we have chosen to mate our lab is slightly taller, and not finding the right spot. They are both willing and happy, but he’s way off target. How do we assist, or will he eventually find her?",[20,617,618,620],{},[178,619,215],{}," The only way to help a dog that can not find the target is to guide him in. This is a fairly common problem in some purebred dogs. I have seen this in both dogs and horses.",[20,622,623],{},"If you do not feel like you can do this, then you need an experienced breeder to help you. If there is no one in your area that you are familiar with, call your local vet. They may be able to help, but of course, you will have to pay for their time.",[20,625,626,628],{},[178,627,209],{}," My three-year-old German shepherd will not let our male breed her; not at any point in her cycle. What can I do?",[20,630,631,633],{},[178,632,215],{}," Not all females will allow all males to breed. Your first step should be trying her with another male. If you do not want to do that, you need to get the assistance of an experienced breeder that will know how to restrain the female so that the male will be able to mount no matter what she wishes;",[20,635,636],{},"There is not necessarily anything wrong with the male. Sometimes he is just not acceptable to the female, and she will sit down so that he cannot breed.",[20,638,639,641],{},[178,640,209],{}," My dog is a year old, but doesn’t have many puppy tendencies left in her. Is it okay to breed her now?",[20,643,644,646],{},[178,645,215],{}," Although your puppy may be an adult emotionally, it does not mean she is an adult physically. Breeding her now is not a good idea. Wait until her next heat cycle, when she will physically more mature at eighteen-months-old.",[20,648,649,651],{},[178,650,209],{}," My dogs has been in heat for seven to eight days. When should I let the male dog try to mate?",[20,653,654,656],{},[178,655,215],{}," Your dog is ready to be bred when she will stand to be bred. If she has been in heat for about a week, and is no longer bleeding, you should put her with the male and see if she will accept him. 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Since he was intimidated by this female, he may never have a problem again.",[20,694,695,697],{},[178,696,209],{}," Is it normal for the male dog to be mean and cross with the female before trying to breed?",[20,699,700,702],{},[178,701,215],{}," I guess that depends on your definition of mean. Yes, they can be pretty rough. It is nothing breeding that takes place with humans. If he bites her so much that he is ripping open her skin it is excessive. If he is just nipping at her, it is normal for some males.",[20,704,705,707],{},[178,706,209],{}," My American bully showed all the signs of heat, and we did AI’s on her; now four weeks after her last AI, she allowed the male to mount her. Is this normal?",[20,709,710,712],{},[178,711,215],{}," It is never normal for a dog to come back into heat after only four weeks. 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