While dogs are able to - and should be permitted to - mate with each other, your doggo can definitely live without mating! In short, it will never harm your dog if he or she can't mate, and it's important to recognize that spayed and neutered dogs can live just as long as other pups who have not been fixed.
Answer: Dogs do not need to be taught to mate. If your male is not willing to mount the female during her heat, when she will stand to be bred, there is something wrong. You can consult with your local vet or find a local breeder that is willing to share her time to help your dogs.
You should be concerned if your female does not have a heat cycle by the time they are 24 to 30 months of age, and it would be a good idea to have your veterinarian examine her. This occurs when your female will have a heat cycle without the normal symptoms such as bleeding and swelling of the vulva.
Dogs don't necessarily need to be tied to become pregnant, so it's still possible that a slip mating can result in puppies. Sometimes, a slip mating may be a sign that the bitch isn't quite ready for mating or isn't at her peak fertility yet.
This is the 'tie' that is considered a desirable feature of successful mating. It is important to note that pregnancy can occur without a tie. Once tied the male dog will often step over the female or be turned by handlers into a position so that the dogs are back-to-back.
After a female dog has mated, you can expect changes in behavior like becoming clingy or irritable with other dogs. She may be lethargic and show signs of morning sickness. Physically, she may gain weight and have larger, discolored nipples.
In most cases, heat is fairly easy to detect because of the bloody vaginal discharge. There may also be what is sometimes referred to as "silent heat". In this case, there is no bloody vaginal discharge and the vulva does not swell. The problem here is that heat is not noticed and therefore no action is taken.
The most common reason for a dog refusing to stand to be mated is that she is not yet ready. The female has gone past the time when she would allow the male to mount. It is a good idea to allow the male access to the female dog every few days after she has been in heat for about 4 days.
Female dogs can't get pregnant when they aren't in heat. Not only are they not fertile, but their reproductive organs won't open for penetration unless they are in heat so they can't even engage in intercourse.
The fertility rate in a slip mating is not quite as good, as there is often some spillage of semen when withdrawal occurs prior to the locking phase. However, conception is still possible and even likely, providing ejaculation occurred prior to the dogs' separating.
A whopping 40% of female dogs will fall pregnant after just one mating session! That incredibly high number means you are at considerable risk of having a litter of unwanted puppies if you are not careful. Thankfully, there are relatively safe means to prevent pregnancy after mating.
You might be tempted to try to separate dogs when they're stuck in a copulatory tie during mating. But hold up: Pulling dogs apart can seriously injure them and doing so won't stop a pregnancy from occurring. Instead, encourage your dog to remain calm.
After about 9-10 days, the bleeding will become more watery, or stop. It is at this time your female will, most likely, be at her most fertile. This proestrus stage can last as long as 20 days in some dogs. So the end of bleeding can be a more useful indicator of peak fertility.
Infertility (the failure to produce offspring) in females may be the result of breeding at improper times—which is most common, the absence of the estrus cycle (the recurring reproductive cycle in female mammals that includes estrus, ovulation, and changes in the lining of the uterus), irregular ovulation, failure to ...
While frequency varies according to breed and individual dogs, usually dogs go into heat about twice a year or every six months. Each estrus period lasts about 18 days. Male dogs will be attracted to a female dog for the full 18 days, but the female dog will only be receptive to males for about half that time.
Many times a female dog will not have a proper heat cycle until they are about two years of age. This is especially true in many large or giant breeds; they do not reach sexual maturity until they are two years old.
Small dogs are known to start their estrus cycle earlier, whereas large or giant breeds may not have their first heat until they are 18 – 24 months1. Heat and breeding in domesticated dogs can happen any time of year – they're not associated with any particular season.
Some signs of a female dog going into heat may include lower energy levels, more aggressive behavior, differences in leg-raising while urinating, urinating more often than usual, and even running away from home.
Look for signs that your dog is in heat, like a swollen vulva, vaginal discharge, and frequent urination. You may also notice behavioral changes in your dog, like aggressive behavior or an increased interest in male dogs. Wait until your dog has gone through 2 to 3 heat cycles before breeding her.
Proestrus: Proestrus is the start of the heat period where your dog's body is preparing to mate. Signs seen during this phase include a swollen vulva, blood-tinged discharge, excessive licking of the genital area, clingy behavior, and aggression toward male dogs. Your dog may also hold her tail close to her body.
While they don't derive pleasure from sexual activities, dogs are driven by their instincts to procreate. Ensuring your dog is comfortable during and after mating is critical, as the process can be physically stressful for her.
Once the bleeding stops, the second stage of the dog heat cycle, called the estrus stage, has begun. Many people make the mistake of thinking their dog's estrus is done at this point, but this second stage is actually when your dog can become pregnant.
If your normally calm and relaxed dog suddenly starts acting restless, pacing back and forth, and trying to escape your home or yard, it's a good indication that he's looking for a mate. Additionally, if your dog starts mounting other dogs, people, or objects, this is another sign that he's ready to mate.
It is normal for a dog in estrus (heat) to continue to have bleeding even after they've been bred. As long as the bloody discharge isn't excessive and you dog isn't acting unusually (not eating, acting lethargic,vomiting or having diarrhea) then this shouldn't be cause for concern.
Dogs release their eggs over a period of a few days in the middle of their heat cycle so it is possible for the same male to breed her more than once...it is also possible for other males to breed her during that time.