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When is the best time to breed golden retrievers?

2021-10-04 / 124 Read

Golden Retriever male dogs are generally ready to be bred after one and a half years of age, but the best breeding time is after 18 months, and female dogs are best at 2 Breed at the age of three, when the golden retriever is the best.

When

1. Take good care of female dogs in heat to prevent them from being smuggled by unselected male dogs, which will affect the quality of offspring; male dogs are also not allowed It goes out to find bitches in heat, otherwise they are prone to infection, or they are bitten by other male dogs because they compete for a mate.

2. Breeding should be carried out in a quiet and clean place. Except for the dog owner, do not let other idle people watch and make trouble.

3. Do not drink water and do vigorous exercise immediately after breeding, and let the male and female dogs go back to the kennel for a short rest.

4. Although the bitch can breed two litters every year, too many births will affect the constitution of the bitch and puppy. According to the age and health of the bitch, it is more suitable to have three litters in two years or one calf a year. Bitches over 9 years old are generally not suitable for breeding.

5. Male dogs should not mate frequently, so as not to affect their health and shorten their breeding years. Mature male dogs should be mated once a day, and should have a day off every 3-4 days. Occasionally, they should be mated twice in one day, with an interval of more than 6 hours, and must rest the next day. The frequency of mating between young males and older males is also reduced. When the frequency of breeding is increased as a last resort, nutrition should be strengthened to make up for it. Male dogs over 12 years old are generally not allowed to breed.

At the same time, it is best not to let the golden retriever lie down to prevent semen from flowing out after the golden retriever breeding is over, and do not bathe the golden retriever. It is best to bathe the dog three days after breeding.