Breeding Your Dog, Part 4

Once it has been confirmed that your bitch is ovulating she will most likely "stand" for the stud, but be aware that a virgin may become skittish and try to bite the stud and the people around her. For this reason, it is wise to use a muzzle on the female at every breeding.

No matter what breed or size dog you will need at least two people and up to four for the larger breeds. One person will be in charge of holding the bitch and supporting her during the breeding and one will handle the stud. With larger breeds a third person will be needed to support the bitches belly while a forth kneels on the other side to help keep her steady and add support.

Once the tie is achieved and the stud has stopped thrusting he will often dismount and turn even though he is still engaged. This is to conserve energy. A long tie will drain both dogs very quickly so it is advised to allow the dogs to stand rump to rump while someone holds them together to keep the animals from pulling away which can damage both the stud and bitch. Again, an experienced breeder will be able to teach you how this is done. The breeding pair must be kept as calm as possible. Struggling on the part of either dog can cause physical and mental damage to both animals. When handled properly this procedure will not only go smoothly but can also ensure the success of the mating and completely eliminate mating problems in the future for both dogs.

Once the mating is complete the bitch should be crated to prevent her from urinating for about thirty minutes. This helps to ensure the breeding is successful.

Because a breeding is not always successful you will need to repeat the process two more times over the next four days.

By waiting one day between each attempt you are giving the sperm a chance to impregnate the eggs. Once this happens the bitch's hormones change and not only will she show a lack of interest but because her scent has changed the stud will also be disinterested. The bitch may stand but will most likely not flag her tail. If when you bring the stud in he shows no interest and turns away you can take him out of the room and try again in a

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