Best time for breeding?

Chuckle · Postby **Chuckle** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 2:42 am

I have asked this question a thousand times and have recieved a thousand different answers, but here goes anyway. What is the best time to breed once the female comes into heat? I have heard anything from a week after she goes into heat up to three weeks later. Any info would a great help! We already have 13 pups from a previous litter by my male, but we left them together for three solid weeks immediately after she came into heat. Don't really want to do that again (missed my boy too much much).

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Anatidae · Postby **Anatidae** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 5:03 am

Answer #1001: When the bitch quits acting like she's gonna rip his 'fool' EARS off! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

(I don't happen to know the exact time-frame....I'm sure a more helpful answer will be forthcoming.) [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

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duforester · Postby **duforester** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 8:35 am

It is usually between 10-14 days after she first comes in heat....and like Anatidae said, when she quits acting like she is going to bite his head off.

Morning Wood · Postby **Morning Wood** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 5:19 pm

As soon as she "stands" and moves her tail to the side, the time is right. Too bad humans can't communicate so honestly and effectively.

go24 · Postby **go24** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 8:56 pm

Ten days after you see blood. She will be "standing" then or soon thereafter.

sharpshooter · Postby **sharpshooter** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 9:48 pm

I like to breed at least 10 times per month. I made sure that was in my pre-nup. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

dedux · Postby **dedux** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 8:55 am

You lucky dog!!! 10 times a year for me,
if I'm lucky!!!

ob duck · Postby **ob duck** » Sun Jul 07, 2002 2:39 pm

I think dedux and I are married to the same woman. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Wingman · Postby **Wingman** » Sun Jul 07, 2002 7:19 pm

LOL! That little wise crack in me wants to come out each time I see the title to this post.

Wingman
ISAIAH 40:31

sharpshooter · Postby **sharpshooter** » Sun Jul 07, 2002 9:15 pm

After dinner and a movie is a good time too. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Labs & Ducks · Postby **Labs & Ducks** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 1:53 pm

10 days is what I have gone by in the past. You might check with your vet and look into Progesterone Testing. This will tell you when your female is most fertile. I can't remember what the exact numbers are that you look for, but your vet can tell you. This is particularly important when using Artificial Insemination, Frozen, or Chilled Semen. It is also a great tool for natural breeding. This way you find out the most fertile time. Since sperm live for two days inside the females body, you have a window to work with.

Sounds like nature did a good job last time!!

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