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Hi Alex,

That does sound typical of a female who is going to go into labor. Check out our articles on Canine Gestation and Delivering Puppies for info directly related to labor and delivery. I hope it all goes smoothly. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Well its day 64 and my Girl is showing Little signs of Delivery I think!!!! she has been very quiet allday and tonight she has been into her whelping box and started to push all the bedding up....DIGGING... Is this First signs of delivery to come????

-- Contributed by: Alex

Hi Cindy,

Vets vary in what they charge to collect semen, as well as how many collections are necessary (usually just one or two), so it would be better for you to contact your vet directly. In most cases, the vet will also handle the shipping so the semen is properly packed to remain chilled. In many cases, the vet will ship the semen directly to the ...'s vet who will perform the artificial insemination.

Thanks for your question, and I hope all goes well. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have some q's for you. I have a stud and have an offer for his 'services' from all the way across the country, thus AI will be necessary. I've never used this method before so I was wondering, about how much will it cost? Will the vet have to take more than one 'collection' from my male? What would be the best way to ship it so that it arrives safely and in optimal condition? Any other info on AI would be great. Thanks!

-- Contributed by: cindy

Hi Jaime, and welcome to the site.

I'm sorry to hear your dog's previous litter did not survive. I think you'll find the information in the following articles very helpful.

Be sure to come back if you have more questions after reading them. We'll try to help as much as we can. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Snitter,

Yes, there can be more than one sire of a litter. The sperm from each male that bred the female have the ability to fertilize whatever eggs are available at the time. This means that one puppy in a litter could have a different father than another puppy in the litter. It usually takes DNA testing to sort it all out.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My Dog is fregnant for the second time the first babies died.I would like to know how many day will take birth and how to taker puppies

-- Contributed by: jaime duro

can there be 2 sires to a ltter?

-- Contributed by: snitter

Hi Jon,

I don't want to completely discourage you, but if preserving your dog's wonderful pet personality is most important to you, it would be better to forego breeding her. Although most females return to being their usual selves after the pups have been weaned, your dog will be far more reserved with you while she concentrates on rearing her litter, and this is as it should be. She may also experience changes in her energy level and personality during the pregnancy due to her hormone levels. As for physical changes, you may notice that your dog doesn't quite regain her original figure. There is usually a slight sag in the breasts.

In the end, you have to weigh the possibilities against what you really want and make your decision based on that. I wish you well whatever you decide. Thanks for visiting.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

What kind of behavior changes to the female result from breeding, birthing, and raising pups? Do they tend to have personallity changes, body chages, etc? We would like to breed our Yorkie, but don't want to lose our sweet fun loving, playful girl.

-- Contributed by: Jon

Hi Wanda,

It's possible you may have caught your Shih Tzu as she was beginning to go out of season. Hopefully the single breeding was timed well enough to achieve fertilization. You can try them again over the next couple of days just in case your male was feeling a little finicky.

Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Female shiz tzu is ready for mating..Male mated with her once yesterday but has lost interest..Is this normal

-- Contributed by: Wanda

Hi Connie,

Perhaps the quickest and easiest way to find out if your dog is pregnant would be to ask your vet to perform a pregnancy blood test about three weeks after the heat cycle ends. This will reveal any pregnancy hormones circulating in the bloodstream.

We also have a couple of articles on the topic that I think you'll find helpful.

Thanks for your question, and you can always come back and ask more if you need to. Thanks for visiting the site, and good luck.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hello i have a havanese and a havanchon breed we were on hurricane leave and the dogs stayed @ a kennel. when i picked them up the owner stated that she thought trixie was in heat. and now 1 1/2 weeks later i caught buster and her twice on the same day, how long before i know if she is pregnent. we were not wanting her to breed for two years. i will i know yes or no

-- Contributed by: coni

Hi Herman,

It sounds as though your dogs did complete a breeding, and it is likely they will breed again before your female's heat cycle is finished. Right now, there's a 50/50 chance the fertilization was successful, so you need to watch for Signs Of Dog Pregnancy. Additionally, your vet can perform a blood test for pregnancy about three weeks after the heat cycle has ended.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello My to shnauzer female/male have been licking each other's private's and the female is on her period , they both have been on top of one another one nite they seemed to have conected together for a short time and once they were finished they both pranced around one another playing and the female started to tell the male off for about three minute's. Is that it? they have not tried again since the last time that happened . I am not sure if that is all and is it possible the female is pregnant?

-- Contributed by: Herman

Hi Lisa,

Dogs don't experience menopause like women do, so they can potentially have heat cycles the rest of their lives as long as their health permits. Disease and stress may interrupt cycling, but other than that, even senior females cycle.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Does the female ever stop going through the heat cycle?

-- Contributed by: Lisa

Hi Sherri,

Let's begin with your female. Breeding on the second cycle is alright if she is a small breed. If she is a medium to large size breed, it would be better to wait until her third heat cycle.

As for your male, he might still be fertile, but there's no guarantee. He might also not be able to figure out what to do if he was never bred before. You could give him a try, as long as he's in good health.

Thanks for your questions. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

WHEN CAN YOU MATE YOUR ...? HOW OLD DO THEY NEED TO BE?SHE HAS ONLY ON HE RSECOND CYCLE AND IS A LITTLE OVER 1 YR. OLD.MY MALE IS 9 ALMOST 10 IS HE STILL GOOD FOR A STUD?

-- Contributed by: SHERRI

Hi Betty,

I think you'll find our article Dog Heat Cycle and Breeding very helpful. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

What day in the cycle is best to breed a dog?

-- Contributed by: Betty Reed

Hi Derek,

It is better to bred a female for the first time before the age of five. The uterus begins to look elasticity after that age.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi CW,

Check out our article on Dog Heat Cycle and Breeding for plenty of information on this topic. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi i have a female staffy. she is currently on the break. she is 5-5.5 years old. i have never bred . is she still able to have pups? i tried last year and she had a phantom pregnancy. is she too old or was it just because it was her first time?

-- Contributed by: derek

when does doges come in heat how often

-- Contributed by: cw

My 4Lb silver yorkie is now in heat i check her everyday i noticed saturday she is bleeding and swelled and of course licking her area, I have a 3Lb yorkie male who keeps sniffing the area but breeding has not taken place she is 1yr and he is 2yrs old they are babied very much, and i have a 12Lb yorkie who is ready to hit it and we are keeping them away from each other, for we are looking out for safty of the ... in having pups to Lg to birth and we are wanting sm silver pups why are they not doing there thing? Is the wait a week or so during heat??

Hi Rho,

I think you'll find our article Dog Heat Cycle and Breeding very helful. :)

-- Contributed by: rho.

Hi, I have a female chihuahua mix who weighs in at about 4 lbs, and a male yorkie/bichon mix who is about 8 lbs. We were considering breeding the two, but someone commented recently that if the female is smaller than the male, you shouldn't breed the two. Is this true?

Hi Becca, the size factor isn't really an issue in this case. My question is why you want to do a further cross breeding? With so many mixed breed puppies in shelters already, are you prepared and able to provide a home for every puppy that you don't find a home for? to me, that's the bigger issue. Please give it careful consideration before you breed.

Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Becca

My dog is aggressive towards other dogs. Is it still possible to breed her?

Hi Hannah,

It may be possible, but I wouldn't advise it. In my opinion, only dogs with even temperaments should be bred, and this includes the way they interact with other dogs as well as humans.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Hannah

I have been trying to breed my female boxer for the past 3 years and I haven't had any luck! for some reason she doesn't let the male near her even dough she's in heat! any tips?

Hi Frank,

I would listen to the message your bitch has been sending. Some bitches that are so reluctant to breed also don't wind up making good mothers. You could wind up trying to foster a litter on your own.

If you still want to forge ahead, I suggest you talk to your vet about the possibility of artificial insemination.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: frank

I have a "rescue dog" which just got done weaning pups, how long will it be before she comes into Estrus again ?

Hi Sam,

There are a lot of variables that could affect your bitch's schedule, but she should come back into heat in four to six months if that was her previous pattern.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Sam

MY DOG IS SIX YEARS OLD IS SHE ABLE TO HAVE PUPPIES STILL? IT WOULD BE HER FIRST TIME AND WILL SHE BE OKAY?

Expert Reply

Hi Elizabeth,

There's a possibility that your bitch could have a litter without any problems, but you are taking a risk.

The uterus begins to loose elasticity after five years old. Personally, I've never bred a bitch past five. I recommend you have your vet give her a check up, and if the vet gives her a good bill of health you can try it. Just be prepared for the possibility of a C-section.

Thanks for your question, and I hope all goes well.

-- Contributed by: ELIZABETH
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