Some Practical Tips on Dog Mating
As far as genuine dog lovers like you are concerned, there are proper, or even ethical, procedures that must be observed when in the process of mating dogs. Mating dogs should not be done haphazardly and without sufficient knowledge. You should be able to do the wise thing of consulting veterinarians and professional breeders first when you feel that your female dog is in season.
Furthermore, it is of utmost importance to consult a veterinarian whether your female dog is ready to mate or not. You should ask him to check and, consequently, certify that your bitch is healthy. Health certification is important for both the bitch and the stud before any mating act can be done. This is to ascertain that the mating dogs do not carry communicable and inheritable diseases. In order for him to provide sound suggestions, the veterinarian must know the goals why you want your bitch to be mated. For instance, if your dog is purebred, do you want her to have another purebred male dog as sexual partner? If that is the case, you also need to secure a certificate regarding the purity of your dog's breed.
To secure excellent-quality puppies, contact a qualified breeder so he can give you a stud for your bitch. Demand to see the health certificates for the stud especially if the breeder's area is prone to sexually-transmitted diseases among dogs. The actual "tie" between your bitch and stud should last for at least 10 minutes, so be sure to calm your dog during the process. The appropriate venue to mate, unless completely impractical, must be in the stud's place. Furthermore, to confirm the bitch's pregnancy, visit again your veterinarian around three weeks after the mating.
