Dog Mating
The world of dog breeding is a fascinating adventure. There are few creatures who are split into as many different breeds as the domestic canine. This results in breeds in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. However, when it comes to dog mating, the process of selecting the right breed is more complicated than many realize.
There are many reasons a dog breeder may choose a certain dog for mating. Some choose primarily by breed—to create purebred collies, golden retrievers, poodles, or other popular dogs. Others may decide they want litters of popular crossbreeds, such as the results of mating Labradors and poodles or golden retrievers and cocker spaniels. Still other dog breeders prefer to breed for a certain physical appearance, such as eye color, coat color, coat texture, or size.
Once you’ve determined the exact breed you wish to mate with your dog, it’s time to choose a specific dog. One of the most difficult parts of the dog mating process is finding a stud male who is not only physically healthy, but also meets the genetic requirements needed. Finding a stud that meets these qualifications can be rather difficult. In addition to this, allowing your dog to mate with a high quality stud often requires that you pay expensive stud fees as well, ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands.
Some dog breeders prefer that the female dog is present for the breeding to ensure that it takes. However, as transporting the dog can create a variety of problems, many breeders consider creating a litter using stored sperm from the stud male as a more convenient alternative.
Regardless of the method you choose for your dog mating, it is essential that the process should be completed when your dog is at her most fertile. This is ideally shortly after her monthly cycle has completed. She will be the most likely to become pregnant during the two weeks after her menstrual cycle has ended. The sooner the dog mating occurs, the better.
If the dog mating doesn’t take for one reason or another, don’t lose hope. It’s perfectly possible to try again. Female dogs tend to go into heat every six months or so. It’s a simple matter to arrange another mating session and try again. In the meantime, keep your dog healthy and well exercised. The better your dog feels, the better your chances are of pregnancy occurring. Learn more about the process of dog mating today and how it can benefit you!