Manual guided mating: In some cases, such as when natural mating is difficult or the male and female dogs are unwilling to mate, manual guided mating can be used to assist dogs in completing the mating process. The key to this method is to simulate the natural mating process, guide the male dog to complete the mating action in a targeted manner, and increase the chances of success. However, this requires the experience and skills of professionals to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the process.
Artificial insemination: This is a method performed under laboratory conditions, where the sperm of the male dog is collected and artificially introduced into the uterus of the female dog to complete the fertilization process. This method is commonly used in large-scale dog breeding farms, requiring professional equipment and techniques to help dogs mate, aiming to breed better quality dog breeds.
Use of mating cages: Specially designed mating cages are tools to help dogs mate naturally while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the process.
In addition, there are some special breeding techniques, such as cloning technology, but this method is costly, technically complex, and ethically controversial, so it is not commonly used.
During dog breeding, some issues need to be noted. First, female dogs should not undergo intense exercise when they are newly pregnant, as it can easily lead to miscarriage. Second, dogs should have at least a half-year interval between litters to avoid affecting the female dog's physical health. Formal kennels usually start breeding dogs when they are over one year old, and the breeding age ends at 4 to 5 years old. A female dog should not produce more than 6 litters, which means an average of 3 litters every 2 years. If it is a pet dog, it is not recommended to have multiple litters, as childbirth can consume the female dog's energy, and excessive puppies may not be properly cared for.
During pregnancy and childbirth, some issues also need to be considered. For example, about 2 to 3 weeks after mating, if the female dog is pregnant, you can see that its breasts and nipples begin to enlarge, its appetite increases, and sometimes it develops a partiality for certain foods. After confirming pregnancy, the expected delivery date is about 60 days from the date of mating. Before childbirth, preparations should be made for the female dog, such as disinfecting the delivery room, washing the female dog's body, and disinfecting its breasts. When the female dog shows obvious signs of labor, special attention should be paid, and delivery tools should be prepared. During childbirth, native dogs are good at handling it without special care, but toy dogs and exotic breeds may need human assistance due to their poor self-care ability.
The above information is related to dog breeding techniques. If needed, it is recommended to consult professional veterinarians or breeders.
