LoveToKnow Dogs:AllComments

From LoveToKnow Dogs

Comments

Hi Carole,

It sounds like she's really not ready. You can continue trying to bring them together again over the next couple days. Some females are ready a little later in their cycle than is typical for other females. I once had a female who was never ready before day 15, so it is possible.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi, I own both the dog and the ..., she is on day 13 and will not stand for him, any suggestions please.

-- Contributed by: CAROLE HARRISON

Hi Janet,

Males can be fertile as young as four months old, but most aren't able to get the job done at that age. Typically a male is capable of completing a breeding by ten months old. All of that said, I wouldn't count on your male not being able to sire a litter of pups at seven months old. He might be able to, but you really shouldn't use him for breeding at this age. Let him finish growing up first.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I HAVE TWO MINIATURE PINSCHERS AND THEY ARE BROTHER AND SISTER BUT MONTHS APART AND I WAS WONDERING IF MY MALE IS ABLE TO GET A FEMALE PREGNANT AT 7 MOS. OF AGE? I HAVE READ AND HEARD THAT MOST MALES AREN'T ABLE TO IMPREGNATE UNTIL THEY ARE ABOUT A YEAR OLD IS THIS TRUE?

-- Contributed by: JANET HAGERMAN

Hi Debra,

Yes, fertilization could take place even if the dogs don't tie during the breeding. A tie may not occur for many reasons, including a first time stud's inexperience, a maiden ...'s reluctance or simple exhaustion on the stud dog's part. That said, some semen is usually delivered during the course of mating prior to a tie, so there is a chance these breedings will result in a litter.

Thanks for your question, and good luck. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

We are letting 2 white labs breeds. The male keeps mounting but they have not "locked" yet. Is it possible for her to get pregnant without the "locking" of the two? We were told it was by one source. Why would he be mounting and humping with no locking going on?

-- Contributed by: Debra

I have a little toy male that is having trouble mating my .... I can collect the semen but how long after the collection will he be ready again. I am wanting to inseminate and he dosen't do well at the Dr. office. He seams better at home. Thank you Kathy

Hi Kathleen,

If immediately delivered to the bitch, the sperm can live up to five days. This means about two artificial inseminations should be all that is required to produce a litter as long as both dogs are fertile and healthy. As for your male, it takes 24-36 hours for the sperm count to build back up to normal, so it won't do any good to breed him more than this.

I don't know how experienced you are with doing an A.I. or if you have the proper equipment, so if this is your first time, please consult your vet. It is possible to injure your bitch or give her an infection.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen M Russell

Hi, My daughter came back home to NC with her dog. She is currently staying with me, my son and his wife. They have a male dog whom mated with hers. Proud to say she had 7 healthy (f)Besinji mix, (m)chow/shepard mix puppies.

We were wondering if the father is aware of fathering the pups? Does he know these are his puppies. We noticed that when we cleaned the welpping area and put this big over sized pillow out on our carport, he was so into sniffing it that he started drooling a little. Afterward he went approx. 2 feet away from it and urinated. He seems so gentle with the mother. I know he is not to be introduced to the pups but I let him sniff at one due to him being so anxious and he was so gentle with it. He licked it so affectionately. Is he taking on a fatherly role or is this out of character for the stud to be this way.

Hi Diane,

It actually sounds like you have a very nice dog, but as you said, you shouldn't really give him access to the pups until they are older, and even then only under supervision.

I personally don't believe a male dog really connects an act that happened two months ago with the resulting litter. Dogs basically make instant connections.

That said, the pups will carry their mother's scent too, and your stud probably finds this scent familiar and comforting, hence his interest.

Thanks for your question and good luck with the litter!

-- Contributed by: Diane
> Return to article