Mating ones bitch is a delicate execise that calls for deliberation and taking stock of the resources at hand for raising a litter requires patience and perseverance in equal measure. One also has to be ready to rear the pups if there are no ready homes for the pups. Anyway, if one has made up his mind about going ahead with the mating here is wishing you all the best! A few salient points are enlisted below that will come in handy.
Age
The bitch should neither be too young or too old. Normally, a breeder will breed a bitch when it has attained about 02 yrs of age or has had at least 03 heat cycles.
Health
The male and female should be in good health with all the vaccinations up to date. Preferably the stud should be a proven one from a good breeder. Alternately, the stud should should be one which is known to the owner of the bitch.
Timing
Normally, the mating is carried out after the 8th day of the bleeding is over. Most breeders recommend breeding on the 10 th day after the bleeding has commenced. A second mating is carried out on the 12 th day as well. Further, in any case mating after the 17th day of bleeding is a futile exercise as far as conception is concerned. In most cases, the bitch will not allow the male to mount.
Tie
Every mating should end with a "tie" - a condition in which the male and female remain stuck (and hence tied) with each other for about 10 min after the male has ejaculated.
Venue
It is advisable that the bitch is taken to the stud's house and not the other way around. Performance anxiety owing to unfamiliar surroundings is frequently noticed in male dogs.
Assistance and Supervision
Owners or persons having an intimate knowledge about the dogs need to be around to assist the dogs and to calm them should they become excited.
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