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When should you breed your female?
Generally, a year and a half or two years old are the right time to breed your bitch. She will have reached full sexual maturity and is now able to cope with a tough pregnancy.
When in the heat cycle is a dog fertile?
There’s a relatively small window when your dog is most fertile during the heat cycle; it may begin about nine or ten days after she goes into heat and lasts about five days. However, she can become pregnant until the end of the cycle.
How early can you breed a female dog?
Your dog won’t go into heat until she reaches sexual maturity, which begins at six months. This can also depend on the dog and breed. Some smaller breeds can go into sexual maturity at four months, while larger breeds may need to wait until they are two years old.
What is the best day to breed a dog in heat?
For most females, the best time for breeding is between the tenth and fourteenth day of estrus. However, some females ovulate as early as the third or fourth day or as late as the eighteenth day. Blood tests or vaginal cytology will assist in determining the best period for your dog.
When is the best time to breed a dog?
Usually it’s best to wait until they are at least 15 months of age before breeding. Even though the early maturing breeds do reach puberty by the time they are around 7 to 9 months of age, it is best to wait until they are around 13 to 15 months of age before you can breed them.
How do you choose which dog to breed?
Choosing Which of Your Dogs to Breed Choose your dog. You need to choose which of your dogs you are going to breed. Determine their genetics. You should look into the dogs’ genetic backgrounds. Observe their temperament. Watch the dogs you want to breed to examine their behavior. Check the dogs’ ages.
When is the best time for a female dog to get pregnant?
Female dogs can get pregnant as soon as they go in their first heat cycle, which occurs around the age of six months or older, depending on the dog breed and your dog’s overall health condition. However, it’s important to distinguish sexual maturity from physical maturity.
What is the best breeding age for an Australian Shepherd?
What Is The Best Breeding Age? Breed Recommended breeding age Australian Shepherd 18 – 24 months Beagle 18 – 24 months Boxer 24 months Chihuahua 24 – 30 months