Breeding process of canines

Do you know how dogs mate? These animals are not very particular where they will do the sexual act. These animals will be seen mating anywhere – on the streets, on the beach and in the park. A female dog in heat has a distinct smell that announces her availability.

This is the reason why a bitch in heat will be surrounded by male dogs. A bitch that allows her vulva to be sniffed and licked by a male dog is a cue that she is ready to be mated. As soon as a dog is chosen, the lucky candidate will be allowed to mount. Flagging or the holding of the tail to one side to show the rear end is the female dog’s signal to the chosen male that she is receptive. Unlike females, male dogs would always be ready to mate. A male dog can only entice a bitch to mate if she is in the estrus stage.

If the bitch is ready to be bred she will allow the male to mount her from behind. The tail that is held on one side will give the male dog easy access to the vulva. After mounting the bitch the dog’s penis will enter the vagina. Unlike human’s penis that has to be erect to achieve penetration, male dogs don’t need a stiff penis to be able to enter the bitch’s vagina. This is because a dog’s penis has a small bone called baculum that makes the penis rigid. The erectile tissues of the penis will be filled with blood after penetration is achieved. Due to the swelling of these bulbus glandis tissues the penis will be trapped inside the vagina . This is the reason why dogs get stuck together when mating.

The male dog usually swings the legs over the bitch so that the dogs will be facing opposite directions while remaining connected. This position known as the mating tie ensures the impregnation of the bitch. The mating tie will last from 20 to 30 minutes and the dogs will only be able to separate after the bulbus glandis have returned to its normal size. Being stuck together guarantees that the sperm will be transferred inside the vagina. The distinct smell a bitch in heat emits encourages other dogs to try their luck.

The mating cannot be interrupted by other dogs or even by humans as the dogs stuck together will not be able to disengage until the copulation is finished.

Sarah’s Dogs has more answers to why dogs get stuck when breeding.

What You Need to Ask Your Dog Breeder

There are many questions you need to ask when considering adopting your companion. After all, a dog is a lifetime commitment:

A. When was the puppy whelped?

B. How long till you can adopt your new family member? Your puppy should be at least eight weeks before they are able to go to their new family.

C. Do they have some kind of waiting list? Most breeders that are worthy will have a waiting list for their canines.

D. Have the dogs received their first shots and had their initial Vet examination? Puppies should receive their basis vet care before they are allowed to be adopted.

E. Does the breeder require the dogs to be fixed? Good breeders will require pet quality dogs to be altered.

F. Was there is any sign of genetic disease in previous litters? What type of genetic disease?

G. Is their a return policy if the dogs are not compatible? A good breeder will always want you to be able to return their dogs if they are not a good fit.

H. How long have you been breeding “X” dog? Optimally, a breeder should have few years experience in dog breeding. At all costs avoid puppy mills and back yard breeder that are out to make a quick buck.

I. How many breeds? Legitimate breeders generally do not breed more that two different types of dogs. Avoid puppy mills!!

J. How many times a year does the dog breed? A good breeder only breeds their dog once a year