Important question
So, you are faced with the task: to untie or not? It's worth weighing the pros and cons. Consider whether you can provide your dog with regular mating. If the answer is yes, then you can untie it. Otherwise, there may be consequences - the male will rush to every bitch, his behavior will be disobedient, and it will be difficult to train. It is also worth remembering that male dogs must have a permanent mating partner. Before mating, it is necessary to do an examination and take tests for both partners. Remember that you are also obliged to provide comfortable conditions for the future offspring that will result from the mating of two dogs.
Important age
People often ask questions related to breeding dogs, at what age should a dog be mated for the first time. It is not possible to untie a dog at any age. In general, male dogs reach sexual maturity at about eight months of age. But this does not mean that he is ready for mating. At a minimum, you should wait until the dog grows up; dogs of large breeds are bred no earlier than eighteen months; the age of a male for mating small breeds is allowed from twelve months. The opinion of dog handlers says that all dogs can be untied no earlier than two years old, but on the question of at what age a dog should be bred, many opinions differ. However, this is a very important question, because if a small puppy is untied before the due date, he can grow small and weak, and stop developing and growing. This fact has been proven in medicine. At an early age, a dog’s physiology is formed: the skeleton grows, the vascular and nervous system develops. This is why early mating is useless.
From as early as six months, male dogs begin to exhibit sexual behavior; you can notice how the puppy climbs onto the bitch and is interested in her; from the outside it seems that he wants to mate, but this should not be allowed. At this age, both the testes and their number increase, a male dog can be aroused, but he is not able to fertilize a female, no matter how much she wants. The sperm concentration in a young puppy is not yet as high as it should be, so at this age they also do not mate. Therefore, if you want offspring, you will have to wait.
Up to what age can animals be adopted? A male dog is always ready for mating, but according to veterinarians and dog handlers, after eight years this should no longer be done; ten years is the limit. It is noteworthy that in males who were not mated, by about five to six years of age, the sexual instinct fades away and their character calms down. If you are in doubt whether to knit or not, perhaps you should wait a while? Or you can choose other options.
Preparing a male dog for mating
Before you agree to breed your dog for the first time, you should seriously think about the question: do you really need it? After all, a dog once unleashed acquires a desire for such activities for the rest of his life and shows increased interest in representatives of the opposite sex, regardless of your commands.
If you leave the animal a virgin, over time any attraction to this activity will fade away, and the dog will live a long, happy life, without being distracted by sexual hunting.
It is necessary to make a decision about the fate of the animal in early childhood, when the puppy first comes into your home, since the conditions of keeping the future sire are somewhat different from those of a simple pet:
- The producer must be fed as balanced as possible, taking into account all the requirements of the breed.
- Good physical shape and completion of a special training course are mandatory conditions for admission to breeding.
- Participation in exhibitions included in the official list of the Russian Canine Federation. In order for future puppies to be subsequently recorded and included in the pedigree, you must have a diploma with a professional rating of at least “Very Good” or a champion title.
- Complete all veterinary examinations and mandatory vaccinations on time.
Most male dogs are ready to have offspring by the 9th month of life, but they do not breed so early, since the hormonal background has not yet become stable. At this age, the number of sperm is still too small, and their quality is questionable. In most cases, the litter from such a young father will be weak. It is optimal to mate for the first time at 1.5-2 years, when the dog has already acquired the features of an adult dog and has gained the necessary weight and height.
First time
Where and how 1 male is mated. Many will agree that it is better to do it at home. Arrange with the owner of the bitch to come to your home with the pet at a certain time. You need to know in advance when mating will take place. How to properly prepare your dog for this action? Before starting the “procedure”, you should take a walk down the street with your pet, who will soon become a “father”. This will also increase activity and interest in upcoming events. It is not recommended to feed the dog heavily before the first mating; you should eat no earlier than two hours before mating. The best option is to give your dog something to eat before going for a walk.
There is also an opinion that it is the first mating of a male that should take place with an experienced female, which is better to choose for the first mating. It is better if the female herself wants to mate and behaves calmly.
Time and place
The owners should find and select the place where the dogs will mate. When the place is prepared, you can start the pets. A good solution is a rubber mat that will help the paws to stabilize and not slip at a crucial moment. And in the future, for the second and subsequent times, this rug will be removed for the animal as a signal for the “planning event.”
The general rule for mating is that the male should be mated in his usual environment, and the female should be brought. Before mating, a few days in advance, it is better to introduce the animals, organize a joint walk for them, let them walk so that they become interested in each other. Choose the most convenient option.
When they bring a “mate” for your pet, do not allow them to play together before mating. This will knock down all their instinct and tire the animals. If a male is mating for the first time, it means he may need your help. It is necessary to ensure that everything goes well and the male does not get scared and the female does not behave aggressively, otherwise subsequent matings may become a problem. Dogs don't like being forced, it's better to find a different approach.
Before the event, the pet should be bathed the day before mating. After mating, the dog’s genitals should also be washed and Miramistin, a special ointment, applied to them.
That's it, the mating of the dogs was successful, you can draw up the documents! Healthy and beautiful puppies are the best advertisement for your dog.
How stud dogs are “untied”
To become a stud dog, it is not enough to have good characteristics - you need to be a professional. Therefore, a dog that is going to be used for breeding work begins to be trained in a special way. They prepare especially carefully for the first matings, so that the dog has the best feelings associated with them.
First mating
can be carried out when the male ends puberty, that is, at 10-12 months of age.
Whether he will become a stud dog or not depends to a large extent on the bitch with whom the dog will be bred. In order for everything to go as smoothly and without stress as possible, you need to choose the right partner. The dog
must be experienced, active, calm and, naturally, in the hunt; it will be better if she is familiar to the dog. In order for a male dog to be as interested in his partner as possible during mating, he should not have contact with females in heat before the first mating.
An inexperienced young male dog should not be distracted by anything (commotion, passers-by, loud noises) during foreplay and sexual intercourse itself; therefore, a properly organized mating site
. As such a place you can use either a specially fenced area or a room. There should be no bright light in the room, but you should not carry out mating in the dark either, as you may need help. Naturally, the room should be familiar to the dog - this way he will feel more confident. It is advisable that this particular room be used subsequently for subsequent matings.
The mating process itself proceeds as follows: the couple is placed in a prepared place and the male is given a little time for courtship. During matings with bitches, a stud dog must be assisted by an instructor , and so that the dog gets used to human help, does not refuse it and does not react aggressively, during the first mating they do this: every time the dog mounts, they put a hand on his croup and hold him the dog and help, even if he doesn’t need it. This is how the dog develops the understanding that a person is part of the process. The point here is this: a male dog can breed any bitch without any problems, but in his practice there will definitely be so-called “difficult” (too tall or too short, aggressive, etc.) bitches - this is where human help is needed.
There are cases in dog breeding practice when male dogs themselves ask for help from the owner (instructor) because they do not want to waste their energy. But for this he must be well trained.
Having noticed that during intercourse the male makes unsuccessful attempts for too long (5+ minutes) (and this wastes his strength), take the bitch away and let the male rest and have something to eat (just a little).
If a dog with a temperament goes into battle very zealously, he may not calculate his strength and quickly cool down
. There is nothing wrong with this, so don’t scold the boy under any circumstances, but, on the contrary, cheer him up, encourage him - everything will come back to normal.
But there can also be opposite situations, when the dog is shy and hesitates. In this case, perform this deceptive maneuver: take the bitch and pretend that you are taking it (take it away for 5-10 minutes), and then solemnly return it, saying something in an enthusiastic tone. There is another way to warm up the male’s desire: take the bitch in your hands and lift her above the male’s head (he will try to reach her by standing on his hind legs), hold it for half a minute and return it back.
And finally, it is very important to train a stud dog, who is in a “castle” with his lady of the heart, to completely rely on the person: to trust, allow himself to be touched, and not resist the assistance provided.
Does a male dog need mating and how often?
If you have untied your pet, you must do so regularly in the future. Then the dog’s character will not change and there will be no health problems. An untied male should have mating no earlier than once every thirty days. If your pet has enough strength, then knit him more than once a week. Keep an eye on your male dog, because casual relationships should not be omitted, it is fraught with health problems. There is no need to allow a male to mate with a female for the sake of pity or if the male is excited, this is not acceptable and characterizes the dog owner as inexperienced and uneducated!
Remember that mating is a branch process and requires attention from dog owners. It is necessary to monitor the dog’s health so that the male is always full of strength. Strength can be drawn from a healthy and nutritious diet. You should eat meat, fish, cereals, and special vitamins. This is important because the offspring that will be produced as a result of animal intercourse must be healthy and full-fledged. It is worth untying a male dog only if you can ensure regular mating and for the purpose of breeding offspring. Is it worth untying a male dog if he is sick? No, it’s not necessary, because the puppies must be healthy, and nothing should threaten the health of the bitch.
Alas, there are times when a male dog does not want to mate and is not ready for mating, this happens for several reasons. This is due to the bitch's heat; it is better to breed a dog at the very peak of heat. The second reason is psychological, if the dog is intimidated by the owner, he will not want to mate in his presence; there are often cases where the dog does not mate until the owner leaves the room. The third reason is if the male is bred for the first time too late. It happens that a pet does not have sufficient sex drive, it is better not to untie them at all. What to do if the male does not want to mate? Calm the animal, ensure silence, and try to make a new attempt to mate with the female. There may be complications when mating, especially for the first time. There should be no fuss or rush. Be sure to reward the dog. Owners of bitches also need to choose a dog for breeding. After all, she must agree and be ready for intercourse. After mating, males need to be allowed to rest.
How to prepare a male dog for breeding
A stud dog must be carefully prepared for mating, because the quality of the future offspring directly depends on the state of its health. Read our article about how to prepare a male dog for mating. May 13, 2013
Author: Evdokimova Irina
If you decide to untie a male, you should know that in the future your “boy” will need regular matings. An untied male can, so to speak, get a taste for it and not allow passage to all the current bitches in the neighborhood. Commands, prohibitions and other educational measures will not apply to him. Promiscuous hunting should also not be allowed, as this is fraught with infection with sexually transmitted diseases (dogs are also not immune from them!). Therefore, breeding a male dog simply “out of pity” is a very reckless act, indicating the complete incompetence of the breeder. You should only untie a male dog if you plan to seriously engage in dog breeding. To do this, the male must have excellent breed characteristics.
The stud dog must be provided with the best living conditions. The quality of future offspring directly depends on the health of the producer. It is better to untie a male dog when he reaches one year old. Before the first mating, it is advisable to visit a veterinary hospital, pass all the necessary tests, check the pet for sexually transmitted diseases and obtain a written conclusion about their absence; it is also advisable to obtain a certificate of the absence of diseases of the ears, eyes and spine, which are inherited in many breeds. Mating is usually carried out at the dog's owner's home. Before the bride arrives, the “boy” must be given a good walk. But you shouldn’t feed a male dog heavily, since after eating he may relax and not show proper interest in the female (after all, this is the first mating and he still does not fully understand why the “girl” was brought). For mating, prepare in advance a rubberized mat that matches the size of the dogs - the animals’ paws will not slip on it. The mat must be laid out in the planned knitting area.
The day before mating, give your pet a bath. Wash his penis especially thoroughly and trim off excess hair in the groin area. Immediately after mating, treat the male dog's genitals with an antiseptic, pouring a small amount under the foreskin - this will help prevent infection with STIs. For these purposes, it is recommended to use Miramistin.
When the “bride” arrives, give the dogs time to get to know each other. Let the animals play together and sniff each other. If the male does not show the proper interest in the bitch, bring him up to her from behind, move the female’s tail to the side, and let him feel the smell of heat nearby. After the animals have become acquainted, ask the owner of the bitch to secure his pet on the mat. It’s good if the male starts to do cages on his own. If the animal behaves confusedly, hook it up, making sure that the penis gets into the loop (impatient males can simply rub against the bitch without penetrating the loop). As a last resort, you can guide the penis into the loop yourself - but only if the dog did the mounting himself. It is necessary to provide such assistance only with rubber gloves. After ejaculation, dogs must remain in the “lock” for some time in order for the semen to reach its target.
After finishing the mating, take the male dog to the bath for hygienic treatment of the genitals.
Try to establish friendly relations with the owners of the bitches and be sure to ask them for photographs of the resulting offspring. After all, beautiful and healthy puppies are the best advertisement for the manufacturer.
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