How to properly breed Pekingese (mating)

Pekingese have long conquered people's hearts. Both children and adults adore them.

The demand for furry babies is always high. But getting cute babies of this breed is not an easy task.

Pekingese breeding is accompanied by certain complications and risks associated with the unusual appearance of the dogs.

The funny snub nose and wide head of dogs can cause some problems during childbirth.

Mating these babies will also require special vigilance from their owners.

If you want to avoid trouble and get wonderful, healthy puppies, then avoid random matings with neighbor dogs.

Estrus

A responsible owner is always aware of when his dog's next heat should begin.

Because it appears quite periodically. Advice from experienced dog breeders: when a four-legged baby appears in your home, you need to keep a notebook.

In which, you will begin to write down everything that happens to your pet, when vaccination was performed, when the dog received anthelmintic drugs, the date of the start of sexual heat, etc.

Due to the fact that the dog does not come into heat on the same day, the owner must examine the dog frequently.

If the decision to mate has been made, then it is important not to miss the first day of the onset of estrus, from which the counting of days will begin and the calculation of the optimal time for mating.

Precursors may include symptoms such as mild swelling of the genitals and dark discharge. After them comes the “hunt”, that is, blood-colored discharge.

In the first couple of days they are dark in color, then they become reddish and finally lighten. When the discharge becomes colorless, the very moment comes when you should invite your gentleman.

The bitch's behavior changes completely . If earlier the dog showed aggression towards male dogs, now it behaves playfully and favorably accepts their advances.

When your girl was found to be in sexual need and you decided to get offspring from her. There are some things to consider. A bitch should not be allowed to go to a male dog during her first heat, even when it started late.

By this age, your dog is still a fragile young body, and will have a hard time withstanding such a load.

There is a risk of producing non-viable or weakened offspring. In this regard, you should not conduct experiments on your pet.

The most favorable age for getting the first offspring is one and a half, two years, but not more than three years. It also makes no sense to postpone this matter until an older age; this can lead to a number of other problems.

How to knit correctly?

Do not feed your Pekingese 12 hours before mating.
Do not wash as it is important to preserve the odor of the anal glands. If there is no smell, the male may not pay attention to the bitch as a mating partner.
Before mating, the dog should be given a good walk outside. The owner needs to monitor the discharge of the dog’s natural needs.
For a positive result, coating is carried out twice, with an interval of 1-2 days.
You should be very careful when bringing a dog near a male dog, since in a new environment the pet may become aggressive.
Crossbreeding takes a lot of energy, and Pekingese often faint. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the dog’s condition. It is better to interrupt pets for some period of time.
The time of mating does not matter much; it is much more important to determine the exact day for mating of the Pekingese.
The process of fertilization is called locking. During this period, the dog should avoid injury to the genitals.

By making the right choice of a male and thinking through the mating process, you can get a healthy generation of puppies.

What do Pikenes get sick of?
Types of Pekingese: dwarf, royal and sleeve

Choice of male

Breeders always strive to choose a sire who will be superior to the female in some respects.

And this is the right desire. Why deliberately spoil the quality of future offspring by mating with a low-quality male?

It is important that the male not only has an ideal body structure, but is also able to pass on these data to his offspring.

And it’s even better when the puppies obtained from him surpass their father. Experienced dog breeders value these males more than winners of prizes and a lot of titles.

It is necessary to make sure that the future father is in absolute health and whether he has any genetic diseases.

Therefore, it is worth delving carefully into his pedigree and finding out as much information as possible about the health status of his parents and the puppies previously produced from him.

In order to make future births as easy as possible, they try to allow small males to be mated. But, this becomes the main source of difficulties during mating.

It is physically difficult for a medium-sized male to impregnate a female larger than himself. Therefore, dogs often need the help of their owner or instructor.

Preparing Pekingese for mating

Before mating, you will need to determine the purpose of breeding. If you need puppies for sale, then you can use any male dog that has not been neutered. Often breeders want to get beautiful and healthy offspring for procreation, and in this case they will have to be more careful in choosing a male.

It is recommended to clarify the results of previous matings of the male dog, if any. Externally, the partner must match the female so that the puppies turn out as similar and beautiful as possible. At the same time, there is no need to choose candidates that are too cheap, because they often have certain defects. It's better to pay dearly but get really good puppies.

The expectant mother should undergo examinations, because it is important to make sure of her health. She must have a good pedigree, and there should be no family ties with her partner. It is important to predict in advance what undesirable and desirable qualities may appear in a future litter.

When the preparatory stage is completed, you will need to decide on the mating date. It is important to accurately calculate the day so that the process is completed successfully.

Knitting features

The physiological structure of dogs of this breed explains some of the difficulties during mating and childbirth.

It would be correct if this is observed by a qualified specialist, a veterinarian. He will be able to control these processes and provide assistance in a timely manner.

So, during mating, due to the incorrect structure of the nose, animals may experience breathing problems.

In addition, a rush of blood to the back of the body can provoke a lack of oxygen in the brain. Because of this, the animal may lose consciousness.

In difficult situations, short-term cardiac arrest is possible. During childbirth, females experience problems associated with the discrepancy between the size of the puppy and the size of the birth canal.

A dog that has reached the age of seven to one year can be considered a sexually mature male. However, in some countries it is prohibited to allow Pekingese dogs under twelve months of age to breed.

Female Pekingese are considered sexually mature from the onset of their first heat, which occurs between six and twelve months of age.

But you should not postpone the first mating until too late. Since, due to the changes that have occurred in the body, the risk increases that the female will not be able to give birth on her own.

In such cases, a caesarean section is performed. Gestation in Pekingese lasts about fifty to seventy days. The more babies in the litter, the sooner labor will begin.

When does a Pekingese come into heat?

The owner always knows when the girl's first heat began. This process occurs on average at the age of 8 months, but each animal is individual. Pekingese's estrus lasts three weeks and also repeats at intervals of six months. It also happens that puberty occurs later, and the interval between estrus is a year.

Before estrus, the genitals swell and dark discharge occurs. During this period, it is recommended not to let your pet off the leash, as there is a risk that he will run away. In a healthy dog, bleeding occurs regularly - once every six months, with a range of 1-2 days. During this period, the individual may become lethargic or aggressive, and some may experience a decrease in appetite.

In the middle of estrus, colorless discharge is observed, this occurs approximately on the 13-15th day. Then the dog should be bred to ensure that the Pekingese becomes pregnant. Often the female herself becomes interested in the cables, arches her back and raises her tail when touching the rump.

You should always mark the beginning and end of estrus. If you count the days incorrectly, then it will be difficult to determine the mating date. Regarding mating, it is recommended to agree in advance with the owner of the cable, as well as to outline backup options so as not to miss favorable days. As a rule, it is the cable that comes to the partner, and before that all the animals will have to be wormed. People often wonder how long pregnant Pekingese dogs walk on average. Gestation of offspring takes from 58 to 70 days.

Métis

The results of crossing Pekingese with representatives of the Chihuahua breed are interesting.

Pekingese and Chihuahua mixes can be born with the appearance of one breed, or be more similar to the second. The positive side of this union is the better health of the offspring.

Due to long selection, the health of high-breed animals is weakened, and the local offspring turn out to be more hardy and unpretentious. Breeding such mestizos is rarely done, since the puppies are not an acquired taste.

As you already understand, breeding dogs is not a simple matter, but a complex, but very exciting activity.

Remember that your pet, its unhealthy offspring and the possible owners of these puppies will pay for your frivolity.

Special moments of breeding Pekingese

If you decide to breed, you need to prepare in advance and choose a veterinarian who has experience helping in difficult times. Due to the structural features of the muzzle, during mating, the male and female may experience breathing difficulties and an insufficient amount of oxygen will begin to flow to the brain. Cases of fainting and short-term cardiac arrest have been reported.

Pekingese owners are careful when choosing a partner for their pet and thoughtfully choose a doctor who is present and helpful. The breed is famous for its craving for comfort; it is worth meeting the doctor in advance so that the dog gets used to a stranger.

Choosing a partner requires careful consideration. It is a common misconception that Pekingese are divided into Imperial and Mini Pekingese. The breed has reached modern people, unchanged since the times of the Chinese dynasties. All Pekingese are imperial companions. In ancient China, it was forbidden for an ordinary person to keep a dog on pain of death.

Mini Pekingese - a defective litter. If you decide to breed, for the sake of the future of the puppies, you should not take a smaller version of the breed as a partner. Such dogs are not allowed at exhibitions. It is permissible to cross exclusively with each other without disturbing the purity of the litter.

Owner reviews

Veronica For 5 years now I have been the owner of a beautiful Pekingese boy, Tobby. He is truly wonderful - calm, imposing, a true aristocrat. I don’t know why everyone says that Pekingese don’t like children, my Tobby adores his grandchildren, when they come to visit he literally changes before our eyes, becomes much more active and cheerful. I am more than pleased with him and do not regret that I chose the Pekingese out of all the breeds.

Margarita My Lucky will soon be 7 years old, I’m afraid to even think that he has lived half his life and he may be gone so soon. Lucky is not just a dog, he is my friend, companion, faithful and devoted comrade. There were never any problems with him: he got used to the toilet quickly, did not damage furniture or shoes. The only thing was that it was hard to take care of the fur, I even thought about cutting it, although it was a pity for such a luxurious fur coat. But over time I got used to it, I comb it regularly, by the way, he calmly tolerates all this, and the problem was solved.

Ekaterina I don’t know if all Pekingese are like this or if I have a special one, but Jack is a prankster and a fighter. On a walk, if we meet another dog, we cannot do without a conflict. Recently he got into a fight with a bulldog. In the heat of the fight, Jack's right eye fell out. My shock from this cannot be expressed in words. I called a taxi, took him to the veterinary clinic, the doctor said it was on time, otherwise everything could have ended badly. But I still love this dog, I don’t know how I lived without him before.

Alexandra Samantha is a very calm girl. My daughter gave it to me 5 years ago when I retired. I’ve wanted a dog for a long time, but because of work I couldn’t afford it, and in retirement I have a lot of time to devote to a pet. Samantha and I walk in the park and near the lake several times a day; she loves to socialize and play with other dogs.

Breeding

Conventionally, dogs are divided into 3 types:

Pets are rejected animals whose characteristics do not meet breed standards.
Breeding is a category of puppies that have a favorable prognosis for reproduction.
Show - elite individuals, future exhibitors.

Breeding Pekingese is a complex and painstaking undertaking. Due to the peculiarity of the body structure - a wide back and miniature size, pregnancy and childbirth are difficult for such dogs. For mating, a male of smaller parameters than a female is selected. The birth takes place in the presence of a veterinarian, and a caesarean section is often required.

Expert opinion

Anna Abramenko

An avid dog lover. Experience in veterinary medicine since 2009.

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A newborn Pekingese weighs 150-250 g. Girls are larger than boys. After birth, the bitch provides care and feeding to the babies.

The stages of monthly development of puppies are connected with each other as they grow and physiological needs.

Puppy development period by weeks and months:

1-2 weeks – feeding only with mother’s milk;
2-3 weeks – the baby begins to try solid food;
4-12 weeks – puppies become familiar with their surroundings;
3-7 months – character emerges. At this time, the replacement of milk teeth with permanent ones occurs;
7-12 months – the animal reaches the size of an adult.

Care and maintenance

Having welcomed a little friend into the house, the owner must initially realize that he will have to take care of the pet.

Gorgeous fluffy fur needs daily brushing. You need to start doing this procedure from a very early age so that the puppy gets used to it and does not experience inconvenience in the future. If this is not done regularly, then soon your pet’s hair will become tangled and will look unpresentable. In summer, it is advisable to trim it to avoid overheating in the sun. You can wash your baby once a month.